Bestselling Fantasy Books of All Time

First guide: A Game of Thrones

Published in: 1996

Copies offered: +90 million

It’s in all probability no shock that A Song of Ice and Fire is the subsequent collection on this checklist! George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy collection is full of political intrigue — and so many followers are eager on discovering out the way it ends. The first guide begins when Lord Eddard Stark is summoned to King’s Landing as the brand new Hand of the King. But what he finds there may be that everybody is scheming for energy, and tragedy and betrayal awaits him and his household at each flip.

First guide: The Eye of the World

Published in: 1990

Copies offered: +90 million

The Wheel of Time is one other tremendous common and beloved fantasy collection. It was really concluded posthumously by Brandon Sanderson, who helped write books 12–14 based mostly on Jordan’s notes. This bestselling fantasy collection begins with The Eye of the World, and it follows Moiraine Damodred as she continues her quest to search out the chosen one. This takes her to Emond’s Field, the place she persuades Rand al’Thor and his pals to hitch her combat towards The Dark One.

First guide: The Colour of Magic

Published in: 1983

Copies offered: +80 million

The Discworld collection is so massive: it’s made up of 41 books that observe completely different characters and storylines. No marvel they’re some of the bestselling fantasy books of all time! The Colour of Magic kicks off wizard Rincewind’s adventures. In it, he’s employed by a naïve vacationer named Twoflower as a information. Twoflower is definitely an insurance coverage agent for the Agatean Empire, and Rincewind must shield him in any respect prices lest his loss of life provoke an invasion.

First guide: Interview with the Vampire

Published in: 1976

Copies offered: +80 million

Moving on to a special variety of fantasy, Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles has earned its place as one of the bestselling fantasy books of all time. The story begins with the beloved Interview with the Vampire, which tells the story of a vampire named Louis. He was really turned by Lestat — the collection’ most well-known character. Sometime after his unwilling introduction to the vampiric life-style, Louis finds a toddler named Claudia and is so taken by her he turns her right into a vampire as effectively. Their seek for belonging will take them across the globe, however discovering different vampires could also be extra harmful than they ever imagined.

First guide: The Gunslinger

Published in: 1982 

Copies offered: +30 million 

Stephen King could also be common for his horror tales, however his fantasy books are bestsellers as effectively! The Dark Tower collection follows Roland of Gilead, a.ok.a. The Gunslinger. In a western-inspired parallel world, Roland is on a quest to catch the enigmatic Man in Black. Relentless in his pursuit, he travels throughout the desert and one of the many individuals he meets is the “Kid from Earth” known as Jake — who might be his companion on this journey.

First guide: Outlander

Published in: 1991

Copies offered: +26 million

Diana Gabaldon’s historic romance collection is determined by its fantasy parts and it has grown fairly common over time. The story begins in 1945, when Claire Randall visits the Scottish Highlands along with her husband on a second honeymoon. But when she walks by a standing stone, Claire is hurled again in time to 1743. And it received’t be lengthy earlier than the gallant Jamie Fraser wins over her coronary heart.

First guide: Wizard’s First Rule

Published in: 1994

Copies offered: +25 million

Terry Goodkind’s bestselling epic fantasy collection is made up of 15 books, the primary one being Wizard’s First Rule. It follows the story of Richard Cypher, who’s making an attempt to unravel his father’s homicide. This leads him to fulfill a mysterious lady named Kahlan — and the 2 of them crew as much as discover these magical bins that may assist cease the evil lord Darken Rahl from changing into omnipotent.

First guide: Mistborn

Published in: 2006

Copies offered: +10 million

The Mistborn collection is one of the newer bestsellers on this checklist, however Sanderson has rapidly made a reputation for himself together with his distinctive fantasy books — and these are his hottest ones. The story begins with a person named Kelsier. He has the powers of a Mistborn, and might use metals so as to get magical skills. He’s additionally a crafty thief planning what looks as if an not possible heist. Enter his new apprentice Vin. It seems she’s a Mistborn too, and he or she may be the important thing to his success.

First guide: The Name of the Wind

Published in: 2007

Copies offered: +10m

Is this trilogy (in)well-known as a result of there hasn’t been a touch of guide #3 in years? Yes. But it’s additionally fairly the bestseller regardless of its lack of conclusion. The story begins with an older Kvothe. He’s hiding as an innkeeper, regardless of his previous as a talented magician and musician. We don’t actually understand how he went from being essentially the most infamous wizard the world had ever seen to operating this small, secluded inn. But when a storyteller discovers who he’s, Kvothe decides to inform him his life story full of love, music, magic, and betrayal.

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R.F. Kuang’s bestselling historic fantasy is a formidable exploration of colonialism, language and academia. Set in an alternate 1800s, the story follows an orphan named Robin who was taken from his residence in Canton to change into a translator for the British Empire. Professor Lovell educated him from a younger age so Robin might be part of the ranks of Oxford’s Institute of Translation, a.ok.a. Babel. And as soon as he will get there, Robin begins to comprehend that this seeming utopia is something however — and that generally it takes violence to enact change.

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Next comes an unforgettable reimagining of the vilified queen from the Ramayana! This guide tells the story of Kaikeyi, the one daughter of the dominion of Kekaya. She grows up as an neglected princess, and regardless of not being significantly near her dad and mom, it comes as a shock to Kaikeyi when her father banishes her mom. Kaikeyi seeks consolation within the texts she used to learn along with her mom, and that’s the place she learns she carries nice energy inside her — an influence that can flip her into an ideal warrior, diplomat, and queen.

National bestseller

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a magical household saga that’s completely unputdownable. The story follows the Montoya household, who’ve grown up used to their matriarch Orquídea’s eccentricities and her home’s penchant for magic. But at some point, Orquídea surprises everybody by inviting them to her funeral, by which she turns right into a tree. The Montoyas are left with much more questions — and 7 years will cross earlier than hazard lurks nearer and the solutions are lastly at hand.

Publisher’s Weekly bestseller and Sunday Times bestseller

Series: Celestial Kingdom

We’re shifting on to an adventurous fantasy romance impressed by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess. This guide follows the story of Xingyin, who has grown up within the moon hidden by her mom Chang’e. The Celestial Kingdom doesn’t know of her existence, till her magic flares and Xingyin is pressured to flee her residence. She really winds up within the center of the Celestial Kingdom itself, and even befriends Prince Liwei. The two of them develop and be taught and practice collectively — however Xingyin hasn’t forgotten her mom and he or she’ll do something to save lots of her from her confinement.

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Series: The Dark Star

Black Leopard, Red Wolf is a darkish and deeply imaginative fantasy novel that attracts inspiration from African historical past and mythology. The story follows a mercenary named Tracker who’s employed to discover a boy who disappeared three years in the past. Tracker often works alone, however this time he breaks his rule and joins a ragtag crew of uncommon characters — which features a shapeshifter named Leopard. Together, they are going to search for the lacking baby, a job simpler stated than finished.

National bestseller

The subsequent guide is a wonderful fantasy story written by Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. The Buried Giant is the story of an aged Briton couple named Axl and Beatrice. They undergo from a selective amnesia they name “mist.” This amnesia really impacts everybody within the post-Arthurian England the story is ready in. Nevertheless, they’re certain they used to have a son. With that certainty, Axl and Beatrice set out on a quest to the subsequent village in hopes of discovering him. 

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Series: Atlas

Next comes The Atlas Six, a darkish academia fantasy novel that went viral on TikTok. The story follows this yr’s candidates to hitch The Alexandrian Society. They are magicians and keepers of the world’s misplaced information, and annually they let 5 new folks be part of their ranks. This yr’s candidates are Libby Rhodes, Nicolás Ferrer, Reina Mori, Parisa Kamali, Tristan Caine, and Callum Nova. The six of them must show themselves to hitch the Society — or die making an attempt. 

International Bestseller

Series: The Radiant Emperor

She Who Became the Sun is a superb literary fantasy that reimagines the rise of China’s Ming Dynasty. The story follows a lady who’s destined for nothingness whereas her youthful brother is destined for greatness. But her entire life modifications when her father is murdered and her brother dies of grief. With them gone, she is determined to outlive. So she takes her brother’s identify and his destiny — and thus turns into the monk Zhu Chongba. At the monastery and later with a insurgent group, Zhu learns that she is succesful of something to get what she needs.

International bestseller

Last however actually not least comes a darker fantasy novel that’s completely worthy of its bestseller standing. The Book Eaters follows Devon. She is a component of The Family, a clan of guide eaters that feast on tales. Devon grows up with a gentle food regimen of fairytales and cautionary tales — whereas her brothers feast on journey and braveness. The clan dictates Devon’s path, however her entire life is turned the wrong way up when her son is born — as a result of he feeds on minds as an alternative of phrases.