Fantasy Book Series Stories

The fantasy genre features many book series that span multiple volumes and brim with complex worldbuilding. Fantasy fans have learned to be patient as they wait for the next book in ongoing fantasy sagas such as George R.R. Martin’s a Song of Ice and Fire series, or Patrick Rothfuss’ The Kingkiller Chronicle. Thankfully, completed fantasy series such as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings or The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson can provide readers with the closure they’re looking for. 

Whether you prefer classic fantasy subgenres such as epic fantasy, urban fantasy, and high fantasy, or are drawn instead to low fantasy worlds, hard fantasy, and grimdark, The Portalist has a fantasy book series to recommend to you. 

But perhaps you’re interested in not only reading fantasy series, but writing them. You’re in luck, bard: from tips on devising a magic system to learning from the fantasy series of greats like Terry Pratchett and Ursula K. Le Guin, we’ve got the fantasy writing advice to rule them all.

Consort with warriors, fae, witches, dragons, unicorns, and more magical beings with these immersive fantasy tales. 

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A Beginner's Guide to Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth Series

This bestselling epic fantasy series has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.

5 Brandon Mull Books Perfect for YA Fantasy Fans

Get lost in these immersive fantasy adventures that you won't want to put down.

Why Dragon Lovers Need to Try This Series

Age of the Sorcerers by Morgan Rice is the epic fantasy series you've been missing.

Fantasy Detectives for Fans of The Tainted Cup

Intrigue, suspense and mystery in supernatural settings. 

What to Read If You Loved V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Vampires, immortality, love, loss, and longing all mix in these science fiction and fantasy recs.

J.R.R. Tolkien Books and Biographies About the Mastermind of Middle Earth

Delve into the magical mind of the man who invented and popularized modern fantasy.

8 Super-Sweet Fantasy Books About Magical Baking 

Pick some delectable confections from our magical menu.

11 Spicy Fantasy Romance Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses

If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas's bestselling work, try these books with similar spicy themes.

Underworld Fantasy Books Like The Games the Gods Play

Myth and romantasy collide in these handpicked thrilling novels.

Sweeping Sagas Like The Spear Cuts Through Water

Thoughtful, awe-inspiring and epic storytelling.

Enchanting King Arthur and Camelot Books

Journey into a mythical realm of magic and adventure.

Katabasis and a Guide to the Works of R.F. Kuang

Kuang has established herself as a dark academia darling and a literary superstar.

Heists and Adventures Like The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch fans will find lots to love in these fantasy escapes. 

15 Must-Read Contemporary Fantasy Books

Contemporary fantasy is where magic meets modernity.

Compelling Crews in Fantasy Like Five Broken Blades

In these fantasy books, the real treasure was the friends we made along the way.