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Prince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinKing of Thorns by Mark LawrenceEmperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
The Grimdarks
469 books — 1,164 voters
Scourge of the Betrayer by Jeff SalyardsLow Town by Daniel PolanskyThe Hammer and the Blade by Paul S. KempThe Dying Earth by Jack VanceControl Point by Myke Cole
r/fantasy's Official Underrated and Underread Fantasy
718 books — 1,079 voters

Defenders by Will McIntosh
2015 Sci-Fi Award Nominees
58 books — 96 voters
All-New X-Men, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael BendisThor by Jason AaronYoung Avengers, Vol. 1 by Kieron GillenThe Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 1 by Dan SlottGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
Marvel Now!
231 books — 313 voters

The Liar's Key by Mark LawrenceThe Autumn Republic by Brian McClellanQueen of Fire by Anthony Ryan
Best Fantasy of 2015
62 books — 84 voters
The Wheel of Osheim by Mark LawrenceThe Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks
Can't Wait Books of 2016
1,361 books — 6,397 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienPrince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
/r/Fantasy Top Novels of All Time
295 books — 421 voters
The Steel Remains by Richard K. MorganPrince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceKing of Thorns by Mark LawrenceEmperor of Thorns by Mark LawrencePrince of Fools by Mark Lawrence
Best Grimdark
140 books — 232 voters

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienLord of the Flies by William GoldingThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
One Million Ratings!
216 books — 1,039 voters
New Avengers, Vol. 2 by Jonathan HickmanThor by Jason AaronNew Avengers, Vol. 1 by Jonathan HickmanDeadpool, Vol. 1 by Brian PosehnDaredevil, Volume 4 by Mark Waid
Marvel Comics 2013 Collected Editions Worth Reading
88 books — 32 voters

The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend by Alan Lupack
Best Arthurian Non-Fiction
17 books — 21 voters
Elizabeth the Queen by Sally Bedell SmithThe History of the Kings of Britain by Geoffrey of MonmouthShe-Wolves by Helen CastorThe Plantagenets by Dan Jones
Best Biographies of English Royalty
246 books — 66 voters

Yes Please by Amy Poehler
100 Biographies & Memoirs to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
1,864 books — 1,787 voters
The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England by Ian MortimerA History Of Scotland by Neil OliverShe-Wolves by Helen Castor
Britain: A Cultural Primer
305 books — 48 voters

Under Another Sky by Charlotte HigginsThe War That Ended Peace by Margaret MacMillanDanubia by Simon WinderA Sting in the Tale by Dave Goulson
Longlist for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2013
18 books — 10 voters
The Old Ways by Robert Macfarlane
Shortlist for the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction
6 books — 4 voters

The Sagas of Icelanders by Jane SmileyThe Agricola and The Germania by Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Odinism and Anglo-Germanic Heathenism
110 books — 29 voters
Avengers by Jim StarlinIron Man Epic Collection, Vol. 13 by David MichelinieLegendary Star-Lord, Vol. 1 by Sam HumphriesUncanny Avengers, Vol. 5 by Rick RemenderDeath of Wolverine by Charles Soule
Marvel Comics 2015 Collected Editions Worth Reading
108 books — 53 voters

Half the World by Joe AbercrombieThe Autumn Republic by Brian McClellanThe Liar's Key by Mark LawrenceQueen of Fire by Anthony RyanThe Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milán
Most Anticipated: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015
444 books — 1,505 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Most Popular Fantasy on Goodreads
649 books — 1,262 voters

Glasshouse by Charles StrossCentury Rain by Alastair ReynoldsThe Martian by Andy WeirSoon I Will Be Invincible by Austin GrossmanDaemon by Daniel Suarez
Reddit's best stand-alone science-fiction book of the last 25 years
87 books — 22 voters
Thick as Thieves by Tali Spencer
Best M/M Fantasy Books of 2013 (high fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal and the other fantasy subgenres)
66 books — 147 voters

The Liar's Key by Mark LawrenceThe Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
575 books — 3,029 voters
Tower Lord by Anthony RyanThe Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellanThe Broken Eye by Brent Weeks
Best Fantasy of 2014
144 books — 609 voters

Trial of Intentions by Peter OrullianStorm and Steel by Jon SprunkTime Salvager by Wesley ChuThe Casualties by Nick HoldstockShadow by Will Elliott
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015
244 books — 341 voters
Avengers Legends, Vol. 1 by Kurt BusiekJLA/Avengers by Kurt BusiekAvengers Assemble, Volume 1 by Kurt BusiekYoung Avengers, Vol. 1 by Allan HeinbergThe Avengers by Roy Thomas
Best of the Avengers
263 books — 45 voters

Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol. 1 by Stan LeeUltimate Fantastic Four, Volume 1 by Brian Michael BendisFantastic Four, Vol. 1 by Jonathan HickmanFF, Volume 1 by Matt FractionFantastic Four by James Sturm
Best of the Fantastic Four
124 books — 30 voters
Siege by Brian Michael BendisSecret Invasion by Brian Michael BendisWar of Kings by Dan AbnettDark Reign by Brian Michael BendisRealm of Kings by Dan Abnett
Marvel Universe Events
70 books — 60 voters

X-Men by Chris ClaremontMarvels by Kurt BusiekX-Men by Chris ClaremontAstonishing X-Men, Vol. 1 by Joss WhedonThe Incredible Hulk by Greg Pak
Best of Marvel Comics
706 books — 277 voters
House of M by Brian Michael BendisAvengers by Brian Michael BendisAvengers vs. X-Men Omnibus by Jason AaronAll-New X-Men, Vol. 2 by Brian Michael BendisSecret Invasion by Brian Michael Bendis
Best of Brian Michael Bendis
116 books — 36 voters