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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Kat Howard on Fantasy Books With Unseen Worlds and A Sleight of Shadows

The author of An Unkindness of Magicians has returned with the conclusion to The Unseen Worlds Duology.

9 Fantasy Adventures for Fans of Eragon by Christopher Paolini

If you fell in love with Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, there's a good chance you'll enjoy these reads, too.

The Chronicles of Prydain and Other Fantastic Children's Books by Lloyd Alexander

Newbery Award-winning author Lloyd Alexander wrote more than 50 novels in his lifetime, the majority of which were meant for children and young adults.

13 Thrilling, Myth-Based Fantasy Books Like Percy Jackson

Can't get your head out of the clouds — or rather, Mount Olympus? We’ve got you covered.

Shannon Chakraborty Breaks Down Her Writing Process and New Book, The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

Bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty debuts a new fantasy series set 1,000 years before The City of Brass.

Review: A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

The long-awaited prequel of The Priory of the Orange Tree stands on its own in Shannon's fantastic world history.

Epic Fantasy Book Series Like Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive

Dive into vast worlds and grand adventures with these epic fantasy series.

25 Epic Books Like The Name of the Wind

These grand tales will sweep you away just like Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle saga.

[CLOSED] Set Off on a Grand Journey with the Green Rider Series

We're giving away the whole series to one lucky reader, and the first entry to 10 winners!

[CLOSED] Enter for Your Chance to Win the October Daye Series!

10 winners will receive a copy of Be the Serpent, and one lucky winner will get all 16 books in the series.

12 Swashbuckling SFF Books That Are a Cut Above

These adventure-filled reads will slice you deep. 

Interview: Nancy Springer Talks Searching for Love Through 50+ Years of Writing 

"Almost all of my protagonists, throughout all the different genres I have explored, have been searching for loyal, lasting love."

10 Beguiling Fairy Books Series

These sagas beckon mortals into the fae realm—but explore at your own risk. 

30 Enthralling Epic Fantasy Books

Let these stories take you to another world.

What Are the Rings of Power? The History and Abilities of Tolkien's 20 Rings

Everything you need to know about the rings at the center of the new TV series.