With a panel of leading fantasy authors, TIME presents the 100 most engaging, inventive and influential works of fantasy fiction ...

These standalone fantasy books weave compelling stories in a short space, with enough strengths to make them unquestionable classics.

We've finally reached the end of 2025, and while certain events in reality might have left us feeling worn down, the fantasy worlds 2025 provided were just the escape we needed. The supernatural and ...

The Harry Potter franchise is beloved worldwide, but there are quite a few fantasy books that are much better.

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

In honor of Black History Month, we're recommending these fantasy and sci-fi novels written by Black authors.

The best-selling fantasy writer Holly Black recommends novels that blend the thrills of a well-executed crime with intrigue and sorcery. By Holly Black Holly Black is the No. 1 New York Times ...

I have made the leap from literary fiction to fantasy – for those who think it’s mere wish-fulfilment, here’s why we need that thing with the dragons ...

The best-selling author Marie Lu recommends thrilling reads that ground enchanting adventures in recognizable settings.

In a year defined by grim reality, we look to artists to help us understand—and escape. TIME celebrates the best, most captivating and essential fantasy books of all time, dating back to the 9th ...