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The Lord of the Rings

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The Lord of the Rings

by J.R.R. Tolkien

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The Hobbit
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The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien

1937
4.2
460 editions

This earlier adventure by Tolkien introduces Middle-earth and its inhabitants, featuring a similar epic scope and detailed world-building.

The Wheel of Time, Books 1-4: (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, New Spring: The Novel)
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The Wheel of Time, Books 1-4: (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising, New Spring: The Novel)

Robert Jordan

2016
4.2
1 edition

A sprawling epic fantasy series with a vast world, intricate magic system, and a group of young heroes destined to face a great evil.

A Song of Ice and Fire (A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords / A Feast for Crows / A Dance with Dragons)
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A Song of Ice and Fire (A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords / A Feast for Crows / A Dance with Dragons)

George R. R. Martin

2012
4.2
10 editions

Features complex political intrigue, morally gray characters, and a richly detailed, gritty fantasy world with a sense of impending doom.

The Name of the Wind
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The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss, Marc Simonetti

2007
4.2
76 editions

A beautifully written story of a legendary figure recounting his adventurous youth, with a focus on magic, music, and a deeply immersive world.

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Stormlight Archive Series. 4 Books Collection Set. the Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, Oathbringer, Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson

2021
4.2
1 edition

An epic fantasy with immense world-building, unique magic systems, and a grand narrative of war, honor, and destiny.

The Silmarillion
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The Silmarillion

J.R.R. Tolkien

1977
4.2
149 editions

Provides the deep mythological history and creation myths of Middle-earth, offering unparalleled lore for fans of Tolkien's world.

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Gardens of the Moon : (Malazan Book of the Fallen 1)

Steven Erikson

2024
4.2
1 edition

A complex and ambitious epic fantasy with a vast cast of characters, intricate history, and a grand, often brutal, scope.

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The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

4.2
1 edition

A classic coming-of-age fantasy adventure drawing on Welsh mythology, with a young hero on a quest to save his land.

The Lies of Locke Lamora
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The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch

2001
4.2
16 editions

A clever and intricate tale of thieves and con artists in a richly detailed fantasy city, offering a different but equally engaging kind of adventure.

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