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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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2024

Let's celebrate New Year's Eve with a look back at our favorite speculative releases of the year.

8 Heart-Stopping Fantasy Books for Fans of Assassin’s Apprentice

Fantasy books for lovers of captivating, character-driven prose and charming sorcery.

7 of Our Favorite Vampire Book Series

Bats, bloodsuckers, and the undead abound in these great vampire book series.

15 Fantasy Books Using Myths From Around the World

Find magic, myth and mayhem in these folklore-influenced fantasy tales.

8 Oz Retellings Like Gregory Maguire's Wicked

If you're as excited as we are for Elphaba and Glinda to hit the big screen, try these other fantastic retellings.

Witcherature Like Emilia Hart's Weyward

Themes of feminism, hidden family traditions, and persevering in the face of adversity run through these witchlit titles.

Spies in SFF Like James Islington’s The Will of the Many

Undercover spies and double agents fill these books with backstabbing, intrigue, and impossible choices.

Love Marvel? Try These 14 Super Novels Featuring The Avengers Themselves.

From Secret Wars to street-level crime-fighting, these novels showcase the ambition and power of Marvel’s storytelling.

8 Cozy Fantasy Titles Like Bookshops & Bonedust

Cuddle up with a blanket and treat yourself to a quiet night with one of these cozy books.

Books for Fans of Glen Cook’s The Black Company

These novels feature dark landscapes, mercenaries, and sprawling empires—all hallmarks of the now-classic series.

Reviewing Season 2 of The Rings of Power 

It's better than the first season, but there's still a long way to go.

12 Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Series You Should Try

If the young adult in your life needs a new series to help them procrastinate on their homework, try one of these fantastic speculative options.

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win the Heromaker Duology by Kendare Blake

Five winners will receive both books in the young adult fantasy romance duology.

All the Heroes Are Dying in Kendare Blake's Warrior of Legend

Check out the first chapter of a book perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Shelby Mahurin.

Where to Start With Terry Pratchett's Discworld Novels

There's more than one way to read this comedic fantasy series.

Did You Know J.T. Ellison Writes Fantasy Novels?

There's a good chance you've read a book by fantasy author Joss Walker and not realized it.