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When it comes to books, the fantasy genre is the perfect place to escape life's stresses and dive into the words of an elaborately-described fictional world. From novels about pirates to lands filled with mystical creatures, they excite you, terrify you, and leave you in suspense from one page to the next.
But one book is never enough. That's why we compiled some of the best series of all time, because now is as good a time as ever to hole up and binge a series that isn't on Netflix. And once you’re done, you can even check out the movies and TV shows the books inspired.
Below, the 25 best fantasy book series of all time. Be warned, you might never want the series to end:
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
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Probably the most famous fantasy series of the 21st century, J.K. Rowling's exploration of a young wizard discovering magic while trying to ward off an evil villain remains undefeated. We can't say there are better series that exist than this, so get to reading if you're the last person on earth not to have read it.
A Song of Ice and Fire
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$9.19
Before it became a wildly popular HBO series 2011, Game of Thrones was the first installment of a long list of novels by George R.R. Martin. If you're in the mood to travel back to the world of the Starks and Targaryens in fictional Westeros, this is the perfect series to dive headfirst into.
The Lord of the Rings
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Tolkien's writings of elves, hobbits. and magical creatures on a courageous quest through Middle Earth served as the building blocks for future fantasy writers since its publication in 1954. Almost a century later, people are still reading and falling in love with its unique imagery and heroic characters.
The Chronicles of Narnia
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When four young children discover a unique world hidden in the depths of an old professor's wardrobe, their lives are forever changed. Lewis' imagination runs wild through his seven epic novels.
The Twilight Saga
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Stephenie Meyer's semi-gothic saga of a teenage girl falling in love with an early 20th-century vampire not only sparked an insatiable vampire craze, but its subsequent films made stars out of then young actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
Outlander
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After coming across a magical group of stones, a WWII nurse somehow finds herself traveling in time to 1743 Scotland—the time of the Highlanders' revolution. There, she must decide whether to travel back to a world she knows or stay in a dangerous era with the soldier she's fallen madly in love with. It's a series full of twists, turns, and a whole lot of romance.
The Shannara Chronicles
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Following two brothers as they attempt to retrieve the Sword of Shannara and save the Four Lands from mutiny, the series is essentially a modern—and possibly bloodier—update of The Lord of the Rings. Just because its beginnings are sort of rooted in Middle Earth doesn't mean the trilogy doesn't stand out on its own for some good, old-fashioned swashbuckling.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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A young boy discovers that he's the son of the powerful God of the Sea. As he and his friends go on multiple adventures, readers learn more about mythology and root for the underdogs to win whatever battle they encounter.
His Dark Materials
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A series about overcoming secret organizations and a young girl risking her life to save a friend, these books are well-loved amongst readers, and its influence now extends to a popular TV show currently streaming on HBO.
The Dresden Files
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Centered around a wizard-turned-private investigator, Jim Butcher's popular series combines supernatural activity with the hustle and bustle of modern-day Chicago. The series gave rise to a short-lived TV show on the Sci Fi channel.
The Magicians Trilogy
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Think Harry Potter, but for adults. The series follows a group of classmates learning magic at a New York City college, wildly popular amongst die-hard fantasy book readers
The Dark Tower
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Inspired by Robert Browning's poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," Stephen King created a new world that combines horror and Western movie references. It's essentially a darker version of Indiana Jones, but just as enjoyable.
The Witcher Series
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Netflix's popular series put Andrzej Sapowski's world of beast hunters (led by Geralt of Rivia) who develop magical abilities in order to save their realms on the map. Before you go all in into the show, take a chance on the series—you'll definitely become hooked.
The Time Quintet
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Another fantasy classic. Madeleine L'Engle tells the story of three young children on a journey that extends beyond space and time, later adapted into a 2018 Disney film also worth seeing.
The Foundation Series
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$48.00
Asimov's short stories about a mathematician able to predict the rise and fall of populations can be confusing at first. But if there's anything fantasy readers know, they'll eventually find themselves sucked into the author's Galactic Empire and its attempts to overcome science to become the supreme rulers. And if you're wondering whether this would be the perfect TV series, don't worry—Apple TV's got you covered later this year.
The Sookie Stackhouse Novels
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Does the title character sound somewhat familiar? Well, if you're a fan of True Blood, then chances are you've probably delved into Harris' world of vampires and gothic romance tropes before, all set in a fictional town of Louisiana.
The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
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Netflix's upcoming adventure series stems from a well-loved trilogy detailing a young soldier's quest to fight thugs, thieves, and assassins—all while learning to channel her magical powers. Think of it as a Witcher-esque trilogy, but with a charismatic female as the lead.
The Inheritance Cycle
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Christopher Paolini started writing this series while still in high school and explored the adventures of a young boy and his dragon as they try to defeat an evil king in the realm he lives in. The series was so popular in the early aughts, there was even a 2006 film adaptation made.
Discworld
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Think of this series as a grown-up version of Horton Hears a Who. Terry Pratchett's fantasy series takes place on a flat planet, all perfectly balanced on the backs of four elephants, which in turn stand on the shell of a turtle. (No, really.) Its use of mythology and folklore made these novels a smash hit amongst readers.
The Sandman
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Yes, these are technically a series of DC Comic books by Neil Gaiman. But unlike other graphic novels, this anthology uses metaphorical allusions, all surrounding Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, as he attempts to atone for the cosmic mistakes he's made throughout his life. And before you ask, yes—a Netflix adaptation of the show is currently in the works.
Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure through Time and Space
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Set in the early 2000s, a Connecticut teenager discovers he has to save his home planet and travel through space and time to ensure the destruction of ten "territories" never comes to fruition. Told through a series of journals, the ten-novel series grabs you from the first page and makes you pause and wonder: what exactly is out there in the universe?
The Song of the Lioness
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Tamora Pierce follows a trope found in Shakespeare's Twenfth Night to tell the story of a young girl who goes undercover as a boy in order to achieve her dream of becoming a night in her home territory of Tortall.
Thursday Next
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What if in every literary classic, there's actually a surprise hidden mystery? Jasper Fforde's series explores this idea, with Thursday Next as the sleuthing protagonist.
Gentleman Bastards
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$27.24
Following main character Locke Lamora as a young thief trying to save the forlorn Therin Throne Empire, Lynch's novels insert modern-day tropes into a 17th century magical world. It's an enchanting road through history, while also spicing it up into a sorcerous reality worthy of readers.
The First Law Trilogy
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A New York Times best-selling trilogy, Joe Abercombie's novels surround conspiracies of murder. The series somehow finds a way to seamlessly blend smart humor with a fantasy rooted in noir themes familiar to fantasy readers.
Adrianna FreedmanAdrianna Freedman is the editorial fellow for Men’s Health, where she focuses on entertainment, music, health and fitness.
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