The 15 Best Fantasy Books to Read Right Now

Looking for the best fantasy books? We rounded up 15 essential fantasy books worth your time, with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.

1. Vikram and the Vampire

Vikram and the Vampire by Richard Francis Burton, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. Eldest

Eldest by Christopher Paolini, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. Prince Caspian

Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. The Enchanted Typewriter

The Enchanted Typewriter by John Kendrick Bangs, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde by Shannon Hale: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. Adela Cathcart

Adela Cathcart by George MacDonald, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. The Hobbit

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. Crystal Keepers

Crystal Keepers by Brandon Mull: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. Books Like Harry Potter

A sourced evergreen guide to Harry Potter, with facts, context and reference links.

10. Every Bird a Prince

Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. Books Like The Lord of the Rings

A sourced evergreen guide to The Lord of the Rings, with facts, context and reference links.

12. Not Good for Maidens

Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. Mort

Mort by Terry Pratchett, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. The Human Chord

The Human Chord by Algernon Blackwood, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. Everything's Eventual. 14 Dark Tales

Everything's Eventual. 14 Dark Tales by Stephen King, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.