Last Argument of Kings by Joe AbercrombieHeldenhammer by Graham McNeillNagash the Sorcerer by Mike  LeeElfslayer by Nathan Long
2008 DGLA Fantasy Book Nominees
98 books — 221 voters
The Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieBefore They Are Hanged by Joe AbercrombieLast Argument of Kings by Joe AbercrombieBest Served Cold by Joe AbercrombiePalace of the Plague Lord by C.L.   Werner
Barbarians!
139 books — 43 voters

Perfume by Patrick Süskind
World Fantasy Award Winners
58 books — 274 voters
American Gods by Neil GaimanA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinA Feast for Crows by George R.R. MartinThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieThe Dark Tower by Stephen        King
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,043 books — 9,856 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Gunslinger by Stephen        KingThe Dark Elf Trilogy Collector's Edition by R.A. SalvatoreThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,053 books — 11,635 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,130 books — 25,661 voters