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Fantasy Books Stories

Whether you prefer epic fantasy series or standalone fantasy, there’s nothing like getting lost in the pages of a fantasy book. But where to begin with all the treasures of the fantasy genre? Fantasy is a vast realm, and there can be distinct differences between low fantasy, urban fantasy, sword and sorcery, grimdark, and the myriad other subgenres

Thankfully, The Portalist offers a map to help you on your quest. We recommend classic fantasy, award-winning titles, underrated works, and the bibliography of icons like Neil Gaiman, Ursula K. Le Guin, Terry Pratchett, and other greats. And from exploring beloved characters to landmark quotes, we go deep on foundational series such as George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. 

If you’re interested in writing fantasy—in addition to reading it!—explore The Portalist’s writing advice on how to perfect the magic system in your work in progress, honing worldbuilding, and surprising yourself through your own fiction. 

Regardless of what you want from your fantasy quest, we’re excited to help you achieve your destiny. Grab your sword, your sidekick, and a bit of Chosen One panache, and embark on your fantasy quest today.

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16 Stirring Neil Gaiman Quotes About Life, Death, and Creativity

Celebrate Neil Gaiman's birthday on November 10th with these unforgettable words of wisdom.

10 Other Incredible Fantasies to Read If You Love Tamora Pierce Books

If you love The Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small, then these female-focused fantasy adventures are for you.

Cthulhu Meets Christmas in New Fantasy Anthology A Midnight Clear

A lawyer-elf fights to keep a killer off the Naughty List in this short story from a creepy new Christmas collection.

36 Must-Read Fantasy Book Series

Travel to far away places with these exceptional fantasy series.

9 Essential Ursula K. Le Guin Books

One of speculative fiction's greatest would have turned 90 this year on October 21st. 

9 Scary-Good Fantasy Horror Books

Reader, beware: these horror reads are frightfully good.

11 Young Adult Fantasy Books to Cast a Spell on Readers of All Ages

These sweeping fantasy sagas prove heroes come in all ages.

13 Witch Books That Will Hold You Spellbound

By the pricking of our thumbs, something badass this way comes...

8 Magical Books Like Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Finished all seven Narnia books? Here are eight more fantastic reads to take you through the wardrobe.

19 Must-Read, Magical Neil Gaiman Books to Bewitch You Right Now

From fantasy to nonfiction and everything in-between, these books by Neil Gaiman will bewitch you.

7 Dan Simmons Books Fans Can’t Miss

These engrossing novels prove the award-winner's genre-crossing abilities.

12 Epic Books Like Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

These novels have all the magic, adventure, and strong female characters you could ever wish for.

Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle to Be Adapted for TV by Nightcrawler Producer and A24

The author gave her blessings to the project before she passed away in 2018.

10 Must-Read Adult Fantasy Books

These powerful fantasies prove the genre isn't just for young readers.

The Best Fantasy Movies on Amazon Prime

These fantasy realms are just a click away.

5 Reasons Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Is an Enduring Classic

In honor of Netflix's Dark Crystal prequel series, we're celebrating one of the greatest dark fantasy films ever made. 

10 of the Best Standalone Fantasy Books

These magical fantasy reads prove sometimes less is more.

Congratulations to the 2019 Hugo Award Winners!

Time to add these award-winning reads to your shelf.

Fritz Leiber's Conjure Wife Wins the Best Novel Retrospective Hugo Award

The announcement was made August 15th during the 77th annual WorldCon festivities.