Fantasy Books Stories

On Tolkien's birthday, we're looking back at the greatest words of wisdom from the classic fantasy trilogy.

These characters won't back down.

Open your ears—and your heart—to these terrific tales.

Watch some of your favorite stories come alive on the big screen.

If this is a dream, we don't want to wake up.

We're looking back at some of the lessons to be learned from Ursula K. Le Guin's brilliant Earthsea series.

“50 points from Gryffindor… each.”

These punchy words of wisdom by the award-winning science fiction writer are as insightful as they are witty.

Read an excerpt from the first novel of the critically-acclaimed Crimson Shadow trilogy.

Even the greatest book to movie adaptations are often controversial among diehard fans, and Harry Potter is no exception.

These compelling novels deserve acclaim not just in Pride Month, but the whole year through.

Prepare to be transported to a magical realm.

Even at his silliest, the late Terry Pratchett had something worthwhile to say.

Wise words from a dry-sandwich-hater and deadline-avoider.

Read an excerpt from Kristin McFarland’s much-anticipated nerdy murder mystery novel.

The Binti author discusses the powerful relationship at the heart of Wild Seed, and how the TV adaptation will defy expectations.

From the classics to modern works, these books represent the best of the best when it comes to sci-fi and fantasy.

In post-Katrina New Orleans, a street magician with a knack for finding lost things is drawn into a fantastical and dark murder mystery.

"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone."

Dragons and hobbits and heroes, oh my!