Archive for the 'fantasy books' Category

What are some differences and similarities between fantasy books now and fantasy books in the past?

So I am somewhat writing a book and I have been starting to get a little curious as to how fantasy books have changed or stayed the same over the years. I have looked at a lot of websites but they haven’t really answered my question and I would really like someones input on this.
Thank [...]

What are some recommended young adult fantasy books with minimal romance?

I like a sort of dystopian, futuristic, or medieval fantasy kind of setting.
Yes I’ve read Hunger Games series, however I was very put off by all her stupid boy trouble so I’m kinda looking for books with a similar setting minus (or with just less of) the romances that are just more of a bother [...]

What are some good fantasy books to read?

I like a lot of fantasy books and right now I can’t find a good one. I’ve read The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson. And please don’t put Harry Potter, don’t get mad at me but the Harry Potter books have never interested me. I’ve tried to read them but never really [...]

what books would be good to read if you like action and fantasy teen books?

I have read the percy jackson series,the kane chronicles,the heroes of olympus series,the Alex rider series,and more.Do you have any suggestions for any teen action and fantasy books?
Hi, you might want to try my fantasy series, entitled The Tales of Tanglewood, lightly influenced by Irish folklore and Celtic mythology. The first two books in the [...]

What are some young adult high fantasy books?

So again, what are some young adult high fantasy books? I’m thinking of writing one so I’d like to know what else is on the market. Also, if you’ve read them could you share your opinion?
hush hush by becca fitzpatrick – the writing wasn’t brilliant but the story line and characters made up for that. [...]

Does anyone know of any good fantasy books?

I like to read fantasy and was wondering if anybody knows of any good fantasy books.
Please, no vampires.
Light Fantasy:
The Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Beauty by Robin McKinley
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
The Book of Atrix Wolfe by Patricia McKillip
Winter Rose by Patricia McKillip
Ombria in Shadow [...]

What fantasy books like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Secrets of the Immortal N. Flamel are good to read?

I want to read good fantasy books like these that seduces you to read the other books that follows them. Do you have any suggestions?
I’ve already read Beedle the Bard and Spiderwick. ^^
Pendragon by DJ MacHale
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Grey Griffins by Derek Benz and JS Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis
The Inkheart Trilogy by [...]

Suggest some fantasy books that make a demand?

I’ve been reading Anne Rice’s earlier books but not much of her new ones because she seems to have lost her touch. I’m running out of good books though, so can anyone recommend some good *fantasy/mythological* books with sympathetic and well developed characters?
Into the darkness
by: Harry Turtledove

Can anyone recommend me some good fantasy books similar to the Lord of the Rings?

I’m 17 and just got finished with the lord of the rings. I’m getting an itch to read more fantasy books similar to it. If th=theirs any good ones anyone can recommend i’d appreciate it.
In FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
The first 4 books listed are in the same vein as the [...]

What fantasy books would you suggest for a fan of The Lord Of The Rings?

I’ve recently got into reading again and have read most of Tolkien’s works. What books and writers would you suggest to me, that would reflect a similar high-fantasy medieval world? Thanks.
oh man, you should read Terry Good Kind.
"sword of truth"
it has the medieval world.
also if you want, read "Wheels of Time."
this is also set in [...]