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Best Fantasy books

A Listmania! list by Rob in DE "Fantasy nut" (Wilm, DE)
The list author says: "Longtime fantasy fan here (over 26 yrs & counting). I mostly prefer epic/dark fantasy nowadays, but near the bottom of my list I've included some old favorites that might be good if you're just getting into fantasy but if you've already read Tolkien, Erikson, Martin etc...no need to bother!"
Gardens of the Moon (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 1)
1.  Gardens of the Moon (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 1) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "This is hardcore epic fantasy at it's best...easily one of the greatest fantasy series ever written....each book gets better"
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Deadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2)
2.  Deadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "...& keeps getting better..."
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Memories of Ice (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 3)
3.  Memories of Ice (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 3) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "...& better"
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House of Chains (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 4)
4.  House of Chains (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 4) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "...& so on."
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Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 5)
5.  Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 5) by Steven Erikson
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The Bonehunters (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 6)
6.  The Bonehunters (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 6) by Steven Erikson
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Reaper's Gale: Book Seven of The Malazan Book of the Fallen
7.  Reaper's Gale: Book Seven of The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
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Toll the Hounds: Book Eight of The Malazan Book of the Fallen
8.  Toll the Hounds: Book Eight of The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
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Dust of Dreams: Book Nine of The Malazan Book of the Fallen
9.  Dust of Dreams: Book Nine of The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
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The Crippled God: Book Ten of The Malazan Book of the Fallen
10.  The Crippled God: Book Ten of The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
11.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Thus begins another one of the greatest fantasy series ever. <along w/ Tolkien & Erikson>"
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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2)
12.  A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "...& continues..."
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A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3)
13.  A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "...& continues..."
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A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)
14.  A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "...& continues. Can't wait for book #5, A Dance with Dragons ! ! ! Hopefully it'll release before we all die of old age!"
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A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5)
15.  A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "...will it EVER release?!"
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The Art of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
16.  The Art of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire by Brian Wood
The list author says:
  "Great stuff here...a MUST for fans!"
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Dreamsongs: Volume I
17.  Dreamsongs: Volume I by George R. R. Martin
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Dreamsongs: Volume II
18.  Dreamsongs: Volume II by George R. R. Martin
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The Silmarillion
19.  The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien
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  "THE beginning of another of the greatest series ever..."
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J.R.R. Tolkien Boxed Set (The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings)
20.  J.R.R. Tolkien Boxed Set (The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings) by J. R. R. Tolkien
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  "The classic continues & ends here."
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The Children of Hurin
21.  The Children of Hurin by J. R. R. Tolkien
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Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth
22.  Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth by J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Darkness that Comes Before (Prince of Nothing)
23.  The Darkness that Comes Before (Prince of Nothing) by R. Scott Bakker
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The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing, Book 2)
24.  The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing, Book 2) by R. Scott Bakker
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The Thousandfold Thought (The Prince of Nothing, Book 3)
25.  The Thousandfold Thought (The Prince of Nothing, Book 3) by R. Scott Bakker
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The Judging Eye (The Aspect-Emperor)
26.  The Judging Eye (The Aspect-Emperor) by R. Scott Bakker
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Banewreaker: Volume I of The Sundering
27.  Banewreaker: Volume I of The Sundering by Jacqueline Carey
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  "Good Vs Evil, from Evils POV~ Great stuff!"
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Godslayer: Volume II of The Sundering
28.  Godslayer: Volume II of The Sundering by Jacqueline Carey
The list author says:
  "...this is also available in a single volume..."
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The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)
29.  The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1) by Patrick Rothfuss
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The Wise Man's Fear (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 2)
30.  The Wise Man's Fear (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 2) by Patrick Rothfuss
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The Blade Itself (The First Law: Book One)
31.  The Blade Itself (The First Law: Book One) by Joe Abercrombie
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Before They Are Hanged (The First Law: Book Two)
32.  Before They Are Hanged (The First Law: Book Two) by Joe Abercrombie
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Last Argument of Kings (First Law: Book Three)
33.  Last Argument of Kings (First Law: Book Three) by Joe Abercrombie
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The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit
34.  The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "An oldschool favorite. Not too deep, but still fun. 5 books in this part. Good starter series for new &/or younger fantasy readers."
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The Belgariad, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Castle of Wizardry, Enchanters' End Game
35.  The Belgariad, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Castle of Wizardry, Enchanters' End Game by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "... the 2nd five books 'The Mallorean' are also good, but not listed here though?"
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Grunts
36.  Grunts by Mary Gentle
The list author says:
  "Comedic fantasy. Fun & still enough story for 'serious' fantasy readers."
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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever
37.  The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever by Stephen R. Donaldson
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  "The Covenant books are cool & new ones are coming!"
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The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: "Wounded Land", "One Tree" and "White Gold Wielder"
38.  The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: "Wounded Land", "One Tree" and "White Gold Wielder" by Stephen R. Donaldson
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The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold ,Stone of Tears
39.  The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold ,Stone of Tears by Terry Goodkind
The list author says:
  "This series starts out good, but don't bother reading past book 7... also, you have to ignore the horrendous dialogue & Goodkinds preaching political views..."
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The Sword of Truth, Box Set II, Books 4-6: Temple of the Winds; Soul of the Fire; Faith of the Fallen
40.  The Sword of Truth, Box Set II, Books 4-6: Temple of the Winds; Soul of the Fire; Faith of the Fallen by Terry Goodkind
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  "He really should have ended this in 7 books. Gets horrible after that~ ! Like dirty butthole horrible!"
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