My favourite fantasy novels

A Listmania! list by Kevin Tait "Huscarle" (Basingstoke, United Kingdom)
 
Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit
1.  Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "The book that relaunched the fantasy genre."
Used & New from: £5.25
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Broken Sword (Fantasy Masterworks)
2.  The Broken Sword (Fantasy Masterworks) by Poul Anderson
The list author says:
  "A great retelling of the Norse myth of Tyrfing, the broken sword."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

See buying options
The Curse of Chalion
3.  The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
The list author says:
  "A superb and very human story."
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Lost Prince
4.  The Lost Prince by Paul Edwin Zimmer
The list author says:
  "A thrilling start to the Dark Border."
Used & New from: £0.01

See buying options
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance
5.  Phantastes: A Faerie Romance by George MacDonald
The list author says:
  "A Victorian venture into an ethereal romantic fairyland"
£7.19   Used & New from: £3.76
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The King of Elfland's Daughter (Fantasy Masterworks)
6.  The King of Elfland's Daughter (Fantasy Masterworks) by Lord Dunsany
The list author says:
  "Enter a land of enchantment and then back to Earth. A wonderful tale."
Used & New from: £2.26
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Fantasy Masterworks)
7.  The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Fantasy Masterworks) by Patricia A. Mckillip
The list author says:
  "A spellbinding tale of sorcery and gradual awakenings."
Used & New from: £0.06
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

See buying options
Morgaine Cycle: Exile's Gate 4 (Daw Science Fiction)
8.  Morgaine Cycle: Exile's Gate 4 (Daw Science Fiction) by C.J. Cherryh
The list author says:
  "This the fourth and final book in Morgaine's saga. It is also the best of the quartet and a joy to read, I wish that Morgaine would ride again."
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Midnight Sun: The Collected Stories of Kane
9.  The Midnight Sun: The Collected Stories of Kane by Karl Edward Wagner
The list author says:
  "Kane, the immortal cursed to wander forever alone. One of the first anti-heroes."
Used & New from: £61.85

See buying options
The Lure of the Basilisk (Lords of Dus)
10.  The Lure of the Basilisk (Lords of Dus) by Lawrence Watt-Evans
The list author says:
  "A story of a non-human's quest, and what a wonderful quest it is."
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.45
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Oath Of Swords
11.  Oath Of Swords by David Weber
The list author says:
  "Known more for his sci-fi, Weber shows that he can easily translate his skills to fantasy. This is a lovely read and the hero has 'human' flaws as well as strengths."
£4.87   Used & New from: £0.02
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Knights of Dark Renown
12.  Knights of Dark Renown by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "Probably the best of the many Gemmel stories, and a stand-alone novel!"
Used & New from: £0.37
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

See buying options
Thieves' World
13.  Thieves' World by Robert Asprin
The list author says:
  "A great introduction to a very different fantastical world, one much more dark and gritty."
Used & New from: £0.52
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

See buying options
The Troll's Grindstone
14.  The Troll's Grindstone by Boyer Elizabeth
The list author says:
  "Enter the realm of the alfar, where unlikely heroes arise to battle necromancy."
Used & New from: £40.60
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

See buying options
Villains by Necessity
15.  Villains by Necessity by Eve Forward
The list author says:
  "Where good has overcome evil, or has it? A story with a difference and one where you might find yourself supporting the bad guys"
Used & New from: £34.74

See buying options
Green Simon : Blue Moon Rising (Hawk & Fisher)
16.  Green Simon : Blue Moon Rising (Hawk & Fisher) by Simon R Green
The list author says:
  "A great start to the Hawk & Fisher series, and one that I found quite amusing."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

See buying options
The Gilded Chain
17.  The Gilded Chain by Dave Duncan
The list author says:
  "The first of an intriguing series, full of interesting characters."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Daggerspell (Deverry)
18.  Daggerspell (Deverry) by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "A tale of 3 souls linked across the passage of time. A cracking read."
£9.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Black Gods And Scarlet Dreams (Fantasy Masterworks)
19.  Black Gods And Scarlet Dreams (Fantasy Masterworks) by C.L. Moore
The list author says:
  "The fiery heroine, Jirel of Joiry, gets a welcome return in this new edition."
Used & New from: £3.51
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Grand Ellipse (Bantam Spectra Book)
20.  The Grand Ellipse (Bantam Spectra Book) by Paula Volsky
The list author says:
  "A fantastical story set in a pseudo 19th century around the world in 80 days. A true gem of a writer."
Used & New from: £1.54
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

See buying options
A Song of Ice and Fire (3) - A Storm of Swords
21.  A Song of Ice and Fire (3) - A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "The 3rd book in the series and the best. A book that is hard hitting and one that entraps a reader's emotions."
Used & New from: £13.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

See buying options

More Actions

Discover more about this author
 See all of their Listmania! lists
Make your own list
 Create a Listmania! list
View your page on Amazon.co.uk
 Go to Your Profile page

Customer Discussions about products in this list  
   

About this Listmania!

 

Author

Kevin Tait "Huscarle" (Basingstoke, United Kingdom)
Qualifications: A voracious reader
Last updated: 23/07/2006
Report abuse
    

More Listmania!

 

My favourite fantasy books My favourite fantasy books

My favourite fantasy books: A list of 10 items by Sianna18 "ceciliap"

A few of my favourites A few of my favourites

A few of my favourites: A list of 25 items by JP

books I am stashing away for my 4-year-old daughter books I am stashing away for my 4-year-old daughter

books I am stashing away for my 4-year-old daughter: A list of 19 items by Robert S.

More than Money More than Money

More than Money: A list of 15 items by "daniel-abbott"

My best books list My best books list

My best books list: A list of 18 items by Booklover