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All the books on the list "Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels" from Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book). This collection of 100 brief (2-3 page) essays by British sf magazine editor Pringle offers an informed and admittedly subjective guided tour of a genre that encompasses such widely divergent titles as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (1954-55), Flann O'Brien's The Third Policeman (1967 ...
Jul 16, 2020 · Just as fantasy was beginning to become a recognized, separate type of writing in U.S. magazines, the postwar boom in paperback publishing opened up new opportunities for writers and readers both, creating a space for the phenomenal success of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels in paperback in the mid-1960s, and leading to countless imitators, some of them also bestsellers.
- The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (2007) Kvothe’s tale, reluctantly told by the old innkeeper himself, is as gripping, emotional and imaginative as any fantasy story put to paper.
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (2010) Brandon Sanderson is a master of many aspects of the fantasy genre: epic world-building, coherent systems of magic and unforgettable character development.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (2007) The culmination of the Harry Potter series was, it has to be said, pretty overweight—a competent copy editor could’ve removed a hundred pages from the manuscript without doing a thing other than deleting repetitive lines and phrases.
- Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman (2006) It’s borderline frustrating that Neil Gaiman has yet to meet a storytelling medium that he can’t master, and so it’s no mistake that Fragile Things, his 2006 collection, is subtitled Short Fiction and Wonders.
- The Broken Earth Series by N.K. Jemisin. This staggering trilogy of modern fantasy books by American author N.K. Jemisin represents a turning point in fantasy fiction.
- Mordew by Alex Pheby. Mordew is one of the most raw, gnarly, and punk modern fantasy books you’ll ever read. This is a lovecraftian blend of cosmic horror and grimy political angst.
- The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Aside from their publication date, how do we actually define what modern fantasy books are? The Priory of the Orange Tree is a great example to use here.
- The Bone Ships by R.J. Baker. The Bone Ships is the first book of R.J. Barker’s Tide Child trilogy (named for the ship piloted by our protagonists). This is a brilliantly original modern fantasy novel set on the high seas.
Apr 9, 2024 · However, some modern fantasy books have received widespread critical acclaim and have garnered large fan bases. Here are a few modern fantasy books that are often regarded highly: “Harry Potter” series – this series has captivated readers worldwide with its magical world-building and themes of friendship, bravery, and struggle between good and evil.
Aug 31, 2023 · Marlon James’s 2019 epic novel draws on African history and mythology to create a fantasy world critics have compared to Tolkien’s Middle Earth but with Marvel Cinematic Universe levels of action. Black Leopard, Red Wolf is one of Time’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time.
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Nov 10, 2023 · 21st-century authors have produced some of the most popular books of all time. Especially in the fantasy genre, authors from all walks of life are telling wildly imaginative stories that have also garnered great financial success. Our list of the best modern fantasy books is all 21st-century publications that might already be on your reading list.
