Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century

Your favorite fantasy books of the 21st century.

Only fantasy books, please do not add science fiction or paranormal-romance books.

*Books originally published before 2000 will be removed*

Some Subgenres:
Best Epic Fantasy
Best Urban Fantasy

Fantasy by Time Period:
Pre-Tolkien Fantasy (Fantasy up through 1937)
Classic Fantasy (Fantasy written before 1980)

Fantasy by Decade:
1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s

Locus Recommended Fantasy:
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Fantasy By Ratings:
More than 100000, 50000 to 99999, 25000 to 49999, 10000 to 24999
1000 to 9999, 100 to 999, Less than 100

Other Fantasy Lists of Note:
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
Best Fantasy of the 20th Century
Best Forgotten Fantasy of the 20th Century
Popular Highly Rated Fantasy

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101	The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 652,274 ratings score: 5,346, and 61 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
102	The Novice (The Black Magician Trilogy #2) by Trudi Canavan 4.08 avg rating — 63,809 ratings score: 5,323, and 61 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
103	Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 121,233 ratings score: 5,305, and 60 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
104	Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins 4.35 avg rating — 4,051,880 ratings score: 5,211, and 62 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
105	The Sweet Far Thing (Gemma Doyle, #3) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 73,118 ratings score: 5,118, and 58 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
106	The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing, #1) by R. Scott Bakker 3.84 avg rating — 23,194 ratings score: 5,006, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
107	Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 439,911 ratings score: 4,992, and 59 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
108	Rebel Angels (Gemma Doyle, #2) by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 111,808 ratings score: 4,974, and 57 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
109	Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 998,047 ratings score: 4,855, and 56 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
110	Abhorsen (Abhorsen, #3) by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 127,643 ratings score: 4,837, and 55 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
111	Paladin of Souls (World of the Five Gods, #2) by Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 26,772 ratings score: 4,789, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
112	The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 655,717 ratings score: 4,768, and 56 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
113	The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30; Tiffany Aching, #1) by Terry Pratchett 4.30 avg rating — 118,709 ratings score: 4,659, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
114	Inheritance (The Inheritance Cycle, #4) by Christopher Paolini (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 305,205 ratings score: 4,615, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
115	Sunshine by Robin McKinley 3.84 avg rating — 43,932 ratings score: 4,351, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
116	Uprooted by Naomi Novik (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 258,518 ratings score: 4,273, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
117	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.67 avg rating — 7,169,813 ratings score: 4,207, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
118	A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 3,963,677 ratings score: 4,201, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
119	I Shall Wear Midnight (Discworld, #38; Tiffany Aching, #4) by Terry Pratchett 4.36 avg rating — 59,856 ratings score: 4,192, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
120	Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 69,869 ratings score: 4,137, and 46 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
121	Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2) by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 75,773 ratings score: 4,118, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
122	Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus, #3) by Jonathan Stroud (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 89,516 ratings score: 4,099, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
123	The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, #1) by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 322,034 ratings score: 3,947, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
124	Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 132,788 ratings score: 3,833, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
125	The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke 3.87 avg rating — 23,232 ratings score: 3,656, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
126	The Naming (The Books of Pellinor, #1) by Alison Croggon (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 27,513 ratings score: 3,526, and 39 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
127	A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1) by Deborah Harkness (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 545,829 ratings score: 3,500, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
128	The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.86 avg rating — 1,042,491 ratings score: 3,462, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
129	A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab 4.04 avg rating — 419,783 ratings score: 3,407, and 39 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
130	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 675,489 ratings score: 3,250, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
131	The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 421,128 ratings score: 3,236, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
132	Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 494,386 ratings score: 3,220, and 38 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
133	The Desert Spear (Demon Cycle, #2) by Peter V. Brett (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 90,721 ratings score: 3,219, and 38 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
134	Golden Fool (Tawny Man, #2) by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 90,383 ratings score: 3,186, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
135	Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 378,993 ratings score: 3,145, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
136	The Queen of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #2) by Megan Whalen Turner (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 49,354 ratings score: 3,138, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
137	Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 1,448,502 ratings score: 3,130, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
138	Nation by Terry Pratchett 4.11 avg rating — 37,669 ratings score: 3,063, and 34 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
139	Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 113,554 ratings score: 3,022, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
140	The Fish the Fighters and the Song-Girl by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 183 ratings score: 2,950, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
141	The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, #1) by Greg Keyes 3.75 avg rating — 11,400 ratings score: 2,945, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
142	Kushiel's Chosen (Phèdre's Trilogy, #2) by Jacqueline Carey (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 41,563 ratings score: 2,939, and 34 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
143	Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1) by Kevin Hearne (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 91,779 ratings score: 2,921, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
144	The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (Inheritance, #1) by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 80,747 ratings score: 2,876, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
145	A Hat Full of Sky (Discworld, #32; Tiffany Aching, #2) by Terry Pratchett 4.32 avg rating — 79,129 ratings score: 2,810, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
146	Kushiel's Avatar (Phèdre's Trilogy, #3) by Jacqueline Carey (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 37,641 ratings score: 2,790, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
147	Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) by Naomi Novik (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 54,733 ratings score: 2,789, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
147	Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, #3) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 175,869 ratings score: 2,789, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
149	Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 128,774 ratings score: 2,782, and 34 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
150	The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,847,203 ratings score: 2,771, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
151	The Bone Doll's Twin (The Tamír Triad, #1) by Lynn Flewelling (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 13,213 ratings score: 2,713, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
152	A Furious Muse (The Golden Key Legacy, #1) by A.J. Nuest (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 122 ratings score: 2,700, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
153	Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1) by Brandon Mull (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 175,768 ratings score: 2,690, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
154	Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, #1) by Leigh Bardugo (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 1,076,193 ratings score: 2,674, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
155	Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, #4) by Stephenie Meyer 3.75 avg rating — 1,843,040 ratings score: 2,658, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
156	World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 559,402 ratings score: 2,652, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
157	The Monarch's Ring (The Lost Artefacts, #2) by Johnathon Nicolaou (Goodreads Author) 4.52 avg rating — 221 ratings score: 2,651, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
158	House of Chains (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #4) by Steven Erikson (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 53,749 ratings score: 2,608, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
159	A Fairy Awesome Story (A Fairy Awesome Story, #1) by Ellie Aiden (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 713 ratings score: 2,592, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
160	Tales from Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #5) by Ursula K. Le Guin 4.09 avg rating — 31,647 ratings score: 2,569, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
161	Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs 4.30 avg rating — 134,706 ratings score: 2,548, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
162	Ship of Destiny (Liveship Traders, #3) by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 85,349 ratings score: 2,521, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
163	Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #6) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 210,326 ratings score: 2,515, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
164	The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus, #4) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 472,611 ratings score: 2,503, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
165	Thud! (Discworld, #34; City Watch, #7) by Terry Pratchett 4.35 avg rating — 78,161 ratings score: 2,498, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
166	Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 1,275,332 ratings score: 2,483, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
167	Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist 4.04 avg rating — 118,869 ratings score: 2,482, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
168	Heir of Novron (The Riyria Revelations, #5-6) by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author) 4.51 avg rating — 54,202 ratings score: 2,480, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
169	In the Night Garden (The Orphan's Tales, #1) by Catherynne M. Valente (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 9,247 ratings score: 2,472, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
170	Summer Knight (The Dresden Files, #4) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 159,414 ratings score: 2,468, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
171	Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 90,455 ratings score: 2,459, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
172	Predator & Prey (The Devenshire Chronicles, #2) by Tom Sechrist (Goodreads Author) 4.66 avg rating — 154 ratings score: 2,454, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
173	The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 225,327 ratings score: 2,436, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
174	Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 1,638,457 ratings score: 2,431, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
175	The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie 4.35 avg rating — 73,311 ratings score: 2,418, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
176	Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 613,492 ratings score: 2,416, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
177	Deadhouse Gates (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #2) by Steven Erikson (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 81,698 ratings score: 2,411, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
178	Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs 4.12 avg rating — 108,276 ratings score: 2,384, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
179	The Stones of Andarus (The Devenshire Chronicles, #1) by Tom Sechrist (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 175 ratings score: 2,371, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
180	Bentwhistle The Dragon in A Chilling Revelation (Book 2) by Paul Cude (Goodreads Author) 4.61 avg rating — 142 ratings score: 2,352, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
181	Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 94,345 ratings score: 2,346, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
182	Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, #11) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 110,646 ratings score: 2,326, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
183	From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 194,220 ratings score: 2,317, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
184	First Lord's Fury (Codex Alera, #6) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 65,794 ratings score: 2,310, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
185	Wintersmith (Discworld, #35; Tiffany Aching, #3) by Terry Pratchett 4.25 avg rating — 66,903 ratings score: 2,303, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
186	Iron Council (New Crobuzon, #3) by China Miéville (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 16,645 ratings score: 2,291, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
187	The War of the Flowers by Tad Williams (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 9,539 ratings score: 2,278, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
188	All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 206,951 ratings score: 2,269, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
189	Bone Crossed (Mercy Thompson, #4) by Patricia Briggs 4.33 avg rating — 115,088 ratings score: 2,250, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
190	The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, #3) by Eoin Colfer 4.05 avg rating — 140,022 ratings score: 2,249, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
191	Rivers of London (Rivers of London, #1) by Ben Aaronovitch (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 145,310 ratings score: 2,236, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
192	The Dry by Rebecca Nolen (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 151 ratings score: 2,231, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
193	Magic Study (Study, #2) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 83,485 ratings score: 2,175, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
194	A Shadow in Summer (Long Price Quartet, #1) by Daniel Abraham 3.64 avg rating — 13,412 ratings score: 2,169, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
195	Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 56,138 ratings score: 2,160, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 1: by Wealhtheow (new)

Jun 27, 2008 06:38AM

I wish I could vote for Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell a million times.

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message 2: by Kelly (new)

Jun 27, 2008 06:56AM

Amen.

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message 3: by Donald (new)

Jul 30, 2008 08:02AM

If it's the best of the 21st century, why is "Lord of the Rings" on here?

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message 4: by Greyweather (new)

Jul 30, 2008 06:46PM

These all were published before the year 2000:

The Lord of the Rings
Neverwhere
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Sandman, The Dream Hunters
Wizard and Glass
The Darkest Road
Support Your Local Wizard
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever
The Eye of the World
The Fionavar tapestry
The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Tigana
Winter's Tale
Darkfall
Gardens of the Moon
Daughter of the Forest
The Wood Wife

That's 17 out of the currently 84 books, or 1/5th of the books. Try harder people.

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message 5: by Wealhtheow (new)

Dec 08, 2008 07:34AM

Beggars in Spain is not fantasy.

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message 6: by Stuart (new)

May 28, 2009 09:46PM

I'm pretty sure The Host by Stephanie Meyer is sci-fi, not fantasy.

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message 7: by Greyweather (last edited Jul 08, 2009 04:54PM) (new)

Jul 08, 2009 03:43PM

Had to cut A Clash of Kings as it was published in 1997, The Thief as it was published in 1996, The Light Bearer as it was published in 1994, The Dragon Waiting : A Masque of History as it was published in 1983, The Land of Laughs as it was published in 1980, and Wild Seed because it was published in 1980.

I also removed the Viriconium omnibus as not only was it first published in 1988, but the individual novels it consists of were published in 1971, 1980, 1982, and 1984 respectively.

Kalpa Imperial: The Greatest Empire That Never Was by Angélica Gorodischer was originally published in 1983 as Kalpa Imperial - El Imperio Mas Vasto. I haven't removed it yet because it wasn't translated to English until 2003, so I thought I'd ask for some feedback before I cut it.

Same issue for Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko, published as Nochnoi Dozor in 1998 but translated in 2006.

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message 8: by Travis (new)

Aug 11, 2009 05:54PM

It really amazes me how so many people, particularly on a site dedicated to reading, seem to lack the ability to comprehend what they read. It's like some people just see a list for fantasy and don't bother to read the rest and just throw whatever fantasy book they love on there whether it fits the list or not.

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message 9: by Cutebabys (new)

Aug 26, 2009 09:16PM

I would like to say something. Some of these books are not fantasy so I have no idea where they came from. No offence though...

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message 10: by Greyweather (new)

Sep 01, 2009 04:15PM

I cleaned out the obvious non-fantasy ones.

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message 11: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Oct 02, 2009 10:09AM

The first two volumes of His Dark Materials (The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife) were both published before 2000.

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message 12: by Xenophon (new)

Oct 11, 2009 12:29AM

If it were possible, I would include high on my list Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files taken as a unit. Together, the individual novels are an impressive achievement. Each novel makes up a complete story in itself, but it is also part of an overarching narrative. If Butcher maintains the quality as his project continues, I believe the series is destined to be a perennial classic.

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message 13: by Josey (new)

Jan 15, 2010 03:15AM

Xenophon wrote: "If it were possible, I would include high on my list Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files taken as a unit. Together, the individual novels are an impressive achievement. Each novel makes up a complete..."

And where is Jim Butcher's Codex Alera??? Butcher is always overlooked in these rankings.

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message 14: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Jan 15, 2010 10:49AM

The form to add books is at the right-hand side of the page: "Find/add books to list."

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message 15: by Josey (new)

Jan 15, 2010 12:14PM

Susanna wrote: "The form to add books is at the right-hand side of the page: "Find/add books to list.""

I figured that out. It was more of a rhetorical question. Thank you though.

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message 16: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Jan 16, 2010 10:43AM

Well, I wasn't certain. ;>

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message 17: by Minglis (new)

Apr 26, 2010 09:05AM

a storm of swords should be number. easily.

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message 18: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 19, 2010 07:41PM

Follow the River isn't fantasy. Its based on a true story.

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message 19: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Jun 20, 2010 09:54AM

What are The Lorax and Charlotte's Web doing on this one?

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message 20: by Xenophon (last edited Jun 21, 2010 04:35PM) (new)

Jun 21, 2010 04:24PM

I deleted Good Omens and the The Princess Bride because they both were published before 2000. Edit: Also, Matilda, The BFG, and The Witches by Roald Dahl. C'mon, Dahl died in 1990.

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message 21: by Xenophon (new)

Jun 21, 2010 05:01PM

Susanna wrote: "What are The Lorax and Charlotte's Web doing on this one?"

I've deleted those plus Little, Big, Snow Crash, A Wizard of Earthsea, Wizard's First Rule, and Guilty Pleasures. All were published before 2000. Snow Crash, also, is marketed as science fiction, but I wouldn't have deleted it for that reason, for there is room for disagreement, and we are threatened with dire consequences if we delete for non-clear-cut reasons.

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message 22: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 21, 2010 05:48PM

Xenophon wrote: "Susanna wrote: "What are The Lorax and Charlotte's Web doing on this one?"

I've deleted those plus Little, Big, Snow Crash, A Wizard of Earthsea, Wizard's First Rule, and Guilty Pleasures. All we..."

Thanks! dire consequences? !

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message 23: by Xenophon (new)

Jun 21, 2010 07:00PM

The threat is, "Only delete books from the list that are totally miscategorized. Deleting books that aren't will result in a loss of librarian privileges, and possible deletion of account. We're super serious!"

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message 24: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 21, 2010 09:21PM

Those are dire consequences! I am very surprised.

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message 25: by Xenophon (new)

Jan 27, 2011 09:01PM

Writing in a style that might have been used during the time period of the novel's setting is part of the fun. Ms. Clarke does it with such panache and wit that I found myself repeatedly cracking up as I read, especially during the novel's first half.

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message 26: by Simeon (last edited Jan 28, 2011 08:47AM) (new)

Jan 27, 2011 10:06PM

It felt inauthentic and contrived, at least to me. Everyone likes different things.

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message 27: by Tabitha (Bows & Bullets Reviews) (new)

Mar 17, 2011 06:23AM

Wealhtheow wrote: "I wish I could vote for Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell a million times."

Is that book good? I keep running across it at thrift stores

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message 28: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (last edited Mar 17, 2011 09:57AM) (new)

Mar 17, 2011 09:56AM

It's long, and you need to like (or not mind) footnotes. I loved it. The Napoleonic Wars, with magic.

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message 29: by Xenophon (new)

Mar 17, 2011 05:31PM

I believe Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is one of the finest fantasies every written, and I've read a lot of fantasy over the years. Be aware that it's told in an old fashioned style reminiscent of Jane Austen. The author even occasionally addresses the reader directly. I thought much of it was funny--it gets darker in the second half--as well as being creative and well written.

My sister, on the other hand, saw not the humor in it, and she didn't like it nearly as much as I did. It might be one of those books that a lot of people just don't get.

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message 30: by Tabitha (Bows & Bullets Reviews) (new)

Mar 18, 2011 06:01AM

Xenophon wrote: "I believe Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is one of the finest fantasies every written, and I've read a lot of fantasy over the years. Be aware that it's told in an old fashioned style reminiscent o..."

It sounds like something I'd like! I just didn't want to invest my time reading something that long without being sure it's going to be good. Thanks!

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message 31: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Mar 19, 2011 10:00AM

My mother couldn't finish it; but she hates fantasy.

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message 32: by Emma Deplores Goodreads Censorship (new)

Feb 04, 2012 08:51AM

Daughter of the Forest was published in 1999.

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message 33: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Feb 04, 2012 09:50AM

Whereabouts on the list did you see it, Emma?

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message 34: by Emma Deplores Goodreads Censorship (new)

Feb 04, 2012 10:27AM

#101.

The Chronicles of Narnia are also on there a few times, on page 2 and 3 I think.

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message 35: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Feb 04, 2012 12:31PM

Removed, for being first published before 2000:

Daughter of the Forest
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Return of the King
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Two Towers
Elfstones of Shannara
The Silver Chair
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Horse and His Boy
Prince Caspian
The Magician's Nephew
A Game of Thrones
The Neverending Story
Watership Down
The Sword of Shannara
The Once and Future King
King of the Murgos
Belgarath the Sorcerer
The Last Battle
Sorceress of Darshiva
Seeress of Kell
Polgara the Sorceress
Guardians of the West
Pawn of Prophecy
Queen of Sorcery
Enchanter's End Game
Castle of Wizardry
A Clash of Kings
Magician's Gambit
The Silver Gryphon
The White Gryphon
The Black Gryphon

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message 36: by [deleted user] (new)

Apr 19, 2012 04:24AM

Why hunger games is in the list? Last time I checked it was science-fiction not fantasy.

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message 37: by biblioceraptor (new)

May 29, 2012 07:52AM

Why is Twilight on here? I didn't realise this was a 'Sexual Fantasy' list...

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message 38: by Nathan (last edited Jul 14, 2012 01:02AM) (new)

Jul 14, 2012 12:58AM

This could be such a great list, but needs a more consistent moderator.

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message 39: by Xenophon (new)

Jul 14, 2012 04:56AM

Finding books outside the parameters is a constant game of whack a mole. Add in that it's volunteer work. Add in that each book has to be deleted individually; there is no mass delete function. Add in that each book has to be looked up to make sure that the deletion is justified. Add in that some lists require a lot of judgment to moderate and that the owners of the site clearly want the moderators to use a light hand.

That people volunteer to look after the lists at all is a wonder.

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message 40: by Susanna - Censored by GoodReads (new)

Jul 14, 2012 10:42AM

Listopia lists don't have "moderators"; some of us step in sometimes to try to herd cats, on a volunteer basis. And some lists are easier to "keep" than others (like ones for winners of particular prizes).

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message 41: by Julien (new)

Sep 14, 2012 08:36AM

Paranormal is not fantasy... I wish people would get it. If it's set in New York City, it's not fantasy.

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message 42: by biblioceraptor (new)

Sep 14, 2012 09:34AM

Julien wrote: "Paranormal is not fantasy... I wish people would get it. If it's set in New York City, it's not fantasy."

Exactly. It's meant to be set in a different universe/world/accessed through a Portal.

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message 43: by Emma Deplores Goodreads Censorship (new)

Sep 14, 2012 09:46AM

Urban fantasy is still fantasy. Harry Potter is set on Earth, and surely you're not claiming that isn't fantasy?

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message 44: by biblioceraptor (new)

Sep 14, 2012 11:02AM

Emma wrote: "Urban fantasy is still fantasy. Harry Potter is set on Earth, and surely you're not claiming that isn't fantasy?"

If you think about it, Hogwarts is essentially accessed through a portal...it's completely hidden from muggles.
Paranormal is where immortals go to school - because if I were immortal, I would totally re-live the worst years of my life (high-school) over and over again to stalk mortal school kids.

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message 45: by Julien (new)

Sep 14, 2012 12:39PM

Fantasy should describe an alternate reality. So, yes, Harry Potter fits the fantasy 'tag'. Again, if the action is set in *our* world, and our world only, it's not fantasy.

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message 46: by Emma Deplores Goodreads Censorship (new)

Sep 14, 2012 01:15PM

Well then, would you argue that War for the Oaks isn't fantasy? Or Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell? It would be hard to characterize those as "portal" books. Or with the "alternate reality" definition, well, anything with fantasy elements, including vampires and such, could be called "alternate reality."

I think you're both trying to distinguish fantasy from paranormal romance through the setting, where the main difference between the two is whether the book is primarily a romance or primarily fantasy in its focus.

At any rate, Goodreads wants librarians to use a light hand with these lists, as mentioned above, so if something doesn't fit your personal definition of fantasy but is labeled that way by others, it should stay on the list. The parameters exclude books categorized as paranormal romance, but not anything set in our world.

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message 47: by Grack21 (new)

Sep 14, 2012 04:46PM

Ah, another list that makes me despair for the future of the human race.

Magneto was Right!

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message 48: by biblioceraptor (last edited Sep 14, 2012 10:03PM) (new)

Sep 14, 2012 10:02PM

I would kill myself if I had to consider Twilight 'fantasy' - because the only fantasy in it is the sexual fantasy of a middle-aged woman.
I don't want to live in this world any more.

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message 49: by Chance (new)

Sep 15, 2012 08:36AM

Eunice wrote: "I would kill myself if I had to consider Twilight 'fantasy' - because the only fantasy in it is the sexual fantasy of a middle-aged woman.
I don't want to live in this world any more."

I'm sorry, but not liking a novel/series doesn't change what it is. As was mentioned before, it is considered fantasy by some/most/even a single person. If dragons were suddenly not "in" would that make a novel with dragons in it something other than fantasy? (Yes, I understand that there could be an example of a book with dragons that fits another genre, but I'm trying to make a point.)

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message 50: by Chance (new)

Sep 15, 2012 08:45AM

Some people mentioned how the list needs a more active moderator, right? Well, think about this. They might have an easier time of things if people would pay attention to what they add, for one. Also, at the time of this post, there are some two thousand books on this list. When they go through and find things that don't belong, they are volunteering their time to search out little details about thousands of books... And you expect them to do this every... what? Minute? Hour? Day? I think we're lucky people try to keep a handle on these things at all. Not to mention they are also under pressure from the site to "use a light hand," as they explain in earlier posts. You should always be kind to people. That goes without saying, when few things do. But to criticize someone trying to do something nice? For you and others? For FREE? That's just silly.

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