Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Fantasy | 25+ Best Books For Every Reader
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Here is my Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Fantasy! All of these books/series I think are great places to start, let me know your recommendations in the comments!
0:00-Fantasy
2:45-HP
3:15-His Dark Materials
3:27-Narnia geni.us/NarniaComplete
3:48-Inheritance Cycle
4:20-Percy Jackson geni.us/PercyJacksonBoxset
4:48-Stardust geni.us/Stardust
5:19-Neverwhere geni.us/Neverwhere
5:32-Howl’s Moving Castle geni.us/Howl
5:58-The Emperor’s Soul
6:39-Warbreaker geni.us/Warbreaker
7:40-Elantris geni.us/Elantris
8:41-Sword of Kaigen geni.us/SwordofKaigen
9:27-The Hobbit
10:03-Mistborn geni.us/MistbornBoxset
11:06-Night Angel Trilogy geni.us/NightAngel
11:58-Legend of Drizzt
13:06-First Law Trilogy geni.us/FirstLaw
13:58-Riyria geni.us/RiyriaBoxSet
14:22-Dragonlance geni.us/DragonLance
15:00-Kingkiller geni.us/NameofWindAnniversary
15:52-Farseer Trilogy geni.us/AssassinsApprentice
16:17-Dresden Files geni.us/DresdenBoxset
16:57-Belgariad geni.us/Belgariad1-3
17:33-WoT / ASOIAF geni.us/EyeoftheWorld
17:58-Stormlight geni.us/WayofKings
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@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
Established Titles is running a big sale right now, and if you use the code CAPTURED10 you get an additional 10% off. Go to EstablishedTitles.com/CAPTURED10 to get your gifts now! HP 2:45 His Dark Materials 3:15 Narnia 3:27 Inheritance Cycle 3:48 Percy Jackson 4:20 Stardust 4:48 Neverwhere 5:19 Howl’s Moving Castle 5:32 The Emperor’s Soul 5:58 Warbreaker 6:39 Elantris 7:40 Sword of Kaigen 8:41 The Hobbit 9:27 Mistborn 10:03 Night Angel Trilogy 11:06 Legend of Drizzt 11:58 First Law Trilogy 13:06 Riyria 13:58 Dragonlance 14:22 Kingkiller 15:00 Farseer Trilogy 15:52 Dresden Files 16:17 Belgariad 16:57 WoT / ASOIAF 17:33 Stormlight 17:58 Let me know your recommendations for beginner fantasy books! Originally I also had The Witcher, Discworld, and Sabriel in here but had to cut them since I just didn't have enough time to edit those segments.
@QuilanNaTr33 2 жыл бұрын
Can we get a list of the books mentioned with time codes?
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
@@QuilanNaTr33 Updated with a list!
@cjrulem 2 жыл бұрын
Cradle series by Will Wight is great in my opinion and would work very well as a "beginner" series, much like Drizzt series.
@QuilanNaTr33 2 жыл бұрын
@@CapturedInWords Thank you so much!
@jonevansauthor 2 жыл бұрын
I mean, you should clearly do other videos like this if it does well for your channel. Then you can just shuffle them every few months and do, 'Top Ten Comedic Fantasy series' or 'Top Ten Fantasy Series for Teens to Get Into' or whatever. Realistically, you can't pick the actual top XXX of art/music/books. Just 25 of the better ones.
@Thatguyy100 2 жыл бұрын
I would still like to reccomend The Lies of Locke Lamora. It is light on magic, having a very simple magic system. The dynamic between the 2 main charachters is also one of the best things I have ever read.
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent recommendation for an incredible book!
@jonevansauthor 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this definitely deserves a place in the Top 25-100 and I'm happy to hear he's got some novellas coming out and is back to writing (or has been writing but has now completed stuff). I feel like the Gentleman Bar Stewards will be one of the true greats once completed. And who doesn't like Robin Hood?
@willow514 2 жыл бұрын
Great recommendation, this is the book that got me back into reading and into fantasy.
@suzu8253 2 жыл бұрын
I'm super interested in reading this book but I'm not sure if I want to get into a super long series, especially one that is incomplete. Goodreads says it has a lot of sequels. How does this book fare as a stand-alone?
@Thatguyy100 2 жыл бұрын
@@suzu8253 the first book can defs be read as a standalone in my opinion. There are things in the first book that are set up for the next books but the story is very well contained in the first book.
@ileniamannini2529 2 жыл бұрын
I've been reading fantasy my entire life but i love watching videos like this, they reminds me how big and fascinating this genre is
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed! :D
@mythicdrink8994 2 жыл бұрын
I've got to say, your editing is a lot better than most booktubers.
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I spend way too much time editing haha
@DenzilPeters Жыл бұрын
@desertrosereads hater
@patpowell6684 Жыл бұрын
I’m in my middle 70s and was introduced to science fiction/fantasy by my hubby way back when. The first book i read was Anne MacCaffreys The ship who sang and i was hooked. I just read all of her books and hungered for more Pern books. I definitely want a Firelizard of my own even now. I still go back and read these books. The characters became my best friends. I continued with them when her son joined the writing. My second favourite is the Belgariad series….Just love Pol. Then all the Hobbs books. Ive got bookcases of them and just cannot give them away even though I cannot read the actual books anymore. Thank goodness for Kindle and Audio 🎉
@nicohanley1816 Жыл бұрын
Eragon was the series that got me into fantasy. The first book starts out a little slow but the 2-4th books really accelerate the pacing and further develop the magic system. Very highly recommend
@keepitlit Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best books to get into fantasy with. Loved the magic system so much
@spiceyfrenchtoast9421 Жыл бұрын
God I love that series, one of my first and best
@azeldadzie8635 Жыл бұрын
The ending sucked tho
@nicohanley1816 Жыл бұрын
@@azeldadzie8635 if i’m being honest its been a really long time since ive read the books so i don’t remember the ending in great detail but i remember liking it. The swordfight with magic was pretty cool, i wish saphira saw more action in the end tho
@azeldadzie8635 Жыл бұрын
Yhyh I agree I liked everything I just wanted him to end up with Arya
@Azaz-Akkhor 2 жыл бұрын
"fantasy is one of the most beloved genres in literature." you couldn't start this video any better. loved this video.
@hasanmahmood3155 2 жыл бұрын
I started with fantasy audiobooks like Mistborn and Lightbringer, which were awesome experiences. I moved on to reading the Stormlight Archive and Wheel of Time. Right now I'm in love with Red Rising
@richardburrell7665 2 жыл бұрын
red rising.... yep...I had to stop reading them.... my favorite character got merc'd couple books in ...I haven't recovered enough to read the last book....some of the battles are totally epic
@readingwithrobson3911 2 жыл бұрын
@@richardburrell7665 you’re best bet is to go into Dark Age already damaged. I wouldn’t wish taking the time to heal and then going into Dark Age on my worst enemy
@harshjoshi2273 Жыл бұрын
@Hasan Mahmood I want to get into audiobooks Which One Would U Recommend To read first Mistborn Or Stormlight And Should I Go for the GA Or Michael Kramer's Version
@VinyZikss Жыл бұрын
oh man I listened to all the red rising books and the story is great (minus the first book which is kind of lame), Darrow is great and the narrator for the audiobooks is absolutely amazing
@kaelankoehl8773 Жыл бұрын
Red rising is the biggest sci-fi disappointments I’ve ever invested time and money into.
@omac_achilles1436 2 жыл бұрын
The Name of The Wind is an excellent start because it is comedic, exciting, and very well written. It opens up some magic and a new world that is not too complicated and not hard to follow.
@maggythestray6869 2 жыл бұрын
It was my start into fantasy and I haven't found such a good book for 13 years :D
@jonevansauthor 2 жыл бұрын
Plus you get a good laugh when they ask where book three is, and then they have to fill the void by reading all the other fantasy series :D Note: This is not an opportunity for people who don't like good books, to whine about Rothfuss wanting to do a good job on the third one and taking as much time as he needs.
@jamesrocheftw 2 жыл бұрын
Name of The Wind is so good, honestly one of the best books I've read
@mohdaamir5979 Жыл бұрын
It was like beautifully written. Yet very boring.
@godofchaoskhorne5043 Жыл бұрын
It is a good start but it is also somewhat slow at points which might be hard for someone not used to reading
@jessie4962 2 жыл бұрын
I love your book recommendation series. I started reading because in 2020 KZfaq recommended me your ‘books to read during quarantine’ video, and since then reading fantasy has been a huge part of my life. I love how you made the intimidatingly large and complex books and series seem accessible through your summaries and the art work you show. It’s easy to catch your passion for these books
@rickeylandry6500 2 жыл бұрын
The Riftwar Cycle by Raymond E. Feist. My favorite series and one that reignited my love of fantasy.
@steve-wright-uk Жыл бұрын
I first read Magician nearly 40 years ago, and it's still my favourite fantasy series by far.
@christopherherre4895 Жыл бұрын
Quality recommendation
@klanwhiteside 11 ай бұрын
Definitely should've been Top 3 material!
@debbieunwin 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic Series, I have almost all of his books. I'm just not sure that they are for beginners. But yes they are fantastic books.
@Johanna_reads 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video! Most beginner fantasy guides I’ve seen focus on transitioning from reading no fantasy into YA fantasy or transitioning from YA to adult. I love that this video is comprehensive and addresses all categories of readers. Plus, your videos are always nothing short of inspiring!
@OverlyAverageBen 2 жыл бұрын
I love videos like these because they make me realise that no matter how far I go with my reading, I'm always going to have so much more to explore!
@vincent4112 2 жыл бұрын
I'm incredibly happy to see someone recommending the Night Angel books! i found the entire trilogy at a resell shop years back and loved it, but it's pretty much never mentioned. it was far from my first fantasy series so i found it pretty light on the fantasy, and while the darkness isn't for everyone it's 100% a series I'd recommend to an adult looking to get into fantasy
@russellstevens576 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the Belgariad was included. It's outstanding. For beginners, there is also the option to read some great short stories. You can meet characters like Elric without reading a whole novel.
@johnathanrhoades7751 Жыл бұрын
Terry Pratchett's discworld. The Hogfather or The Wee Free Men are both excellent entry points into one of the greatest fantasy series of all time.
@MohamedSalah-gb5tc 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos and editing always bring me passion to read
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm happy to hear that! :)
@jakehensley1210 2 жыл бұрын
If your someone like me who started reading fantasy as an adult and want adult content - in other words, rated R - Joe Abercrombie’s, ‘The First Law’, trilogy is phenomenal.
@annas1197 2 жыл бұрын
Have you found anything else similar?? I finished all of Abercrombies books 😢 I’m currently reading Dune.
@jakehensley1210 2 жыл бұрын
@@annas1197 The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell is not exactly fantasy but it’s one of my favorite trilogies of all time. The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee is pretty good too.
@annas1197 2 жыл бұрын
@@jakehensley1210 thank you, I’ll check out the warlord chronicles. I actually read the green bone saga this year and loved it.
@henriklarsson5221 Жыл бұрын
@@annas1197 Maybe "Malazan, the book of the fallen" series. Hard to get into as you´re thrown into middle of the plot with a lot of characters, but very rewarding if you stick to it.
@annas1197 Жыл бұрын
@@henriklarsson5221 thanks for the suggestion, I do have The first book sitting on my bookshelf but I’ve been postponing starting that series. I’m skeptical on whether I’ll enjoy it. Everyone comments on how they don’t know what’s going on at all etc, I don’t know if I’ll enjoy that as sometimes I don’t have time to read consistently each day and things don’t stay fresh in memory. But I will definitely give it a shot.
@rolling.reggie 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome content as always! Added a few to my TBR. I started my foray into modern Fantasy with The Queen of Blood and now am reading Earthsea based on your recommendation. Starting Mistborn soon and am so excited.
@FIT2BREAD 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. This is a great resource. A number of these titles have been on my TBR with expectation I will eventually try to work in some fantasy reads in my life.
@jamesadams1698 2 жыл бұрын
The Prydain books by Lloyd Alexander and LeGuin's Earthsea novels for youngsters, The Once and Future King for traditionalists, Fritz Leiber's Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser series as well as Robert E. Howard's Conan stories for sword and sorcery. Most of Simon R. Green's books are good for newbies as well, but he plays pretty fast and loose with genre.
@Steve_Stowers 2 жыл бұрын
I think Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain are unjustly neglected nowadays, but they absolutely are one of the great fantasy series for younger readers.
@markh4473 2 жыл бұрын
I like Simon R Green especially the way he mixes both fantasy and sci fi along with discreetly referring to other authors and their characters.
@KidIndigo1 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with your suggestions not noted by this version, especially the Chronicles of Prydain for young readers. If Lloyd Alexander has become "unjustly neglected," well, I guess I need to step up and re-recommend them to my kiddos (who are no longer "kiddos"...) :)
@supernorry3847 2 жыл бұрын
Yoo i LOVE the artwork you found of all these series. They are soo freekin good
@marksmithinspirationalspea3836 Жыл бұрын
I started off with the fighting fantasy choose your own adventure books in the 80's and my love of fantasy grew from there. For a recommendation i would go for Raymond E Feist. Magician is an absolutely wonderful book which is often re-read. The storyline is straightforward enough and the narrative easy to get into and an excellent place to start. Quite a few trilogies and other series have come out of the world.
@samuelleask1132 Жыл бұрын
It’s more of a childrens/YA series but the Ranger’s Apprentice series is fantastic for younger fantasy readers
@LoyaFrostwind Жыл бұрын
It’s remarkably mature as well.
@zachsensei9667 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites, I think it is very well written, interesting and not saturated with unnecessary scenery descriptions . Actually reading through it right now 😁
@srijansukumar 2 жыл бұрын
The music you use in your videos are so beautiful ! And the editing is absolute fire 🔥
@ellias 2 жыл бұрын
I NEEDED THIS VIDEO THANK YOU. im not really new to fantasy but im always looking for more recommendations! i think one of my recs for new beginner fantasy readers would be the seven realms series by Cinda Williams Chima. it's early YA and pivots towards adult at the end but so good. i also think senlin ascends by josiah bancroft is a great introductory book too because it takes place in a single location but the character development is great and the story is fantastic too! i think for me i haven't read a lot of fantasy books that don't deal with 'magic' so it was intriguing to see:) also editingggggggg 🔥!!!!
@bradwitbeck Жыл бұрын
Dude, your editing is phenomenal. Incredibly well done, and great info too :) thanks for the video!
@Ally-qd3rv 2 жыл бұрын
seeing so many brandon sanderson books makes me wanna cry. he will be my forever favorite author. his magic systems are always so unique and complex it just leaves you with awe.
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! He has some incredibly creative ideas and he'll always be a favorite author of mine too
@grayhaven451 Жыл бұрын
Loved watching your list that you gave as I look for new books to read. Also reading through the comments, being reminded of some of the great authors and worlds that they have taken me to...Terry Brooks, David Eddings, Raymond Feist, and so on and so on. I would add Katherine Kurtz and the Deryni series and Dennis McKiernan's stories of Mithgar.
@karienastander Жыл бұрын
The Night Angle Trilogy was probably my fist introduction to Fantasy and it is still one of the books I often reach for. 10/10 would recommend! Weeks has a way of building a world that you get lost in on the first page.
@jasonl9084 Жыл бұрын
Eddings was my gateway into fantasy with the Belgariad and Mallorean series. His other storyline about the Knight Sparhawk is another favorite of mine. I enjoyed medieval history growing up and Sparhawk fits into that quite well with the addition of magic.
@kmm3458 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I remember these, a lot of fun. :)
@newhope33 Жыл бұрын
Same Eddings is one of my favorite authors, while the stories themselves are not really anything to write home about he is fantastic at writing characters you become attacted too.
@bookdmb 2 жыл бұрын
Great recs! I personally had a tough time getting into Stormlight, but now it’s one of my faves.
@libraryofaviking 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and recommendations! I am in awe of your editing. You should do a Masterclass in editing 😜 I am excited to hear your thoughts on Sword of Kaigen! It is one of the best fantasy standalones I've read!
@kurikong2379 2 жыл бұрын
My intro to fantasy was middle grade novels. Jennifer Nielsen's False Prince is a good start for me (no magic, just politics and adventure), then Ella enchanted, Just Ella, Harry Potter, and then YA. And eventually moved to a more mature fantasy starting with Mistborn. Mistborn really boost me up with reading as I hungrily read all Sanderson books
@captainaryan26 Жыл бұрын
You have flown down from heaven bro, the quality of every aspect of the video is a rarefound ✨
@nevaehlynam9414 Жыл бұрын
Christopher's Paolini's Inheritance Cycle was my first introduction to high fantasy and haven't stopped reading high fantasy since
@prayformojo55 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I’ve read about half of them but the other half are on my to read next list. Can’t wait to start them.
@peterherfort7323 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent List. I did read most of these books and agree with your recommendations!
@nora-ok9pc Жыл бұрын
I know this is a relatively old video but I’m here from your appearance on Fantasy News and I’d just like to say--thank you! You can tell you put in a lot of time and effort into your videos which is what makes your channel standout and your content enjoyable! the recommendations were great too, i’m adding quite a few of them to my tbr :D
@CapturedInWords Жыл бұрын
This comment made me happy, and I'm glad you found the channel!! :D
@allencunningham6 2 жыл бұрын
Please read all of Robin Hobbs full series it gets more intriguing and changes through the multiple trilogies the end is perfect.
@WillSaabye-ey5vy 9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I am getting into fantasy books! This is great.
@problemsover1 2 жыл бұрын
Great recommendations. I have a lot of the books you spoke about. The echoes saga by Phillip Quaintrell is a great series that you would like. The Redwall books are also great for beginners and has a really cool twist on fantasy. The fate marked books by David Estes are also great. You have such a large category of books I hope I could give you something you haven’t read yet.
@jedobusiness6509 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations! I’m just barely getting back into reading, haven’t read since I was in high school well over 5-6 years ago and decided it’s time I get into it. I started by re-reading the alchemist, and now I’m just about done re-reading Enders Game, and wasn’t sure where to go next. This list is going to carry me for a while! I’m going to start with Howls Moving Castle because of my love for the anime!
@markolepotan Жыл бұрын
So many great recommendations I feel so inspired to read now 😍
@PatrickMJr 2 жыл бұрын
Read the LOTR when I was 9, moved onto the Legend of Drizzt books and am still rereading them 25 years later. In my humble opinion, TLOD books are the greatest stories from the Forgotten Realms ever to be written, and R.A. Salvatore is still pumping them out! From Drizzt's upbringing in the Drow city of Menzoberanzzan, to him help bring a half-human half-drow child into the world
@goldenseal50 Жыл бұрын
I don't believe you. I tried to read Lord of the rings when I was twenty one and already into sci fi and fantasy. It was too boring and slow. I can't believe a 9 year old would stick with it. Unless... did your parents make you?
@wgarlin688 Жыл бұрын
The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist is an awesome series.
@reshi5492 Жыл бұрын
one of the best books I’ve ever read, just insanely great writing and story telling called the final face by Sebastian stark. It has become one of my favorite books ever. It’s on the darker side of fantasy, but by everything I stand for. This book is a hidden treasure that I hope maybe one person will read and give it a chance. The author seriously deserves it.
@WorstAbaYT Жыл бұрын
You've described it so brilliantly I'll definetely go ahead and give it a try, I love me some dark fantasy!
@carlosalaniz3398 Жыл бұрын
where did you get it? I couldn't find it
@audradaniels4161 Жыл бұрын
I really love the first book of The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind; “Wizards First Rule”. I finished the entire 11 book series, but the last few books I had to muscle through
@rydellbrundage6954 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. It became exhausting when the war wizard didn't get any more powerful thru the series
@jerryfiore5818 Жыл бұрын
*TECHNICALLY*, The Sword of Truth as that titled series is 13 books, and it has a "far future sequel" (The Law of Nines - which, chronologically, is book 27) and a second prequel (The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus - which, chronologically, is *really* book 1), bringing it to 27, when you include the attached other series, The Nicci Chronicles and Children of D'Hara).
@thelastcube. 2 жыл бұрын
A good list, a lot of them are in my tbr. I would just add Song of Achilles, Good Omens & Discworld to that list. My first fantasy was the Wheel of Time and despite its flaws, i love it. The only other series from your list that i have read is the First Law Trilogy & it was also good. Excited to read the rest :D Also video suggestion: the most humorous books you've read (does not necessarily need to be fantasy)
@Marie45610 2 жыл бұрын
I started Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series and think it's a good series to read as an introduction to Fantasy. I believe there are six books in the series, and I think it's done. A pitch for the series I saw was "Roman Empire meets Pokemon" and that's kind of what it is. It's set in a world similar to the Roman Empire where people can control elements with Furies, the series mainly follows Tavi, the only human who has no Furies. There are other characters the story follows and the world expands with each book. There is a 2-year jump at the start of each book but it works out well for story progression. The story has a lot of political intrigue and a magic system that I don't think is used often enough.
@safsren Жыл бұрын
I started with Dark Elf Trilogy. I didn't care about reading anything but then I read that book and I've been hooked on fantasy ever since. By the time I got into middle school and couple of years later I was reading at a college level
@Daijinthetripod 2 жыл бұрын
Lets gooo! Best guide ever!
@simon-shugar-fantasy-author Жыл бұрын
Glad The Farseer Trilogy made your list as it was my first fantasy and chosen read!
@Kozlik00 10 ай бұрын
Stardust is one of my favourite movies. I know this is about books, but I just wanted to mention. Its so heartwarming and has some really good scenes
@lavahawke46 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely enjoy your videos and love this one with all the recommendations. My first entry into fantasy was actually the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings but also The Sword of Shannara and the rest of that series. I have been listening to an audio version of Sword of Shannara and realizing that maybe it isn't the best written book ever, but it really was fantastic and interesting for a young girl. But speaking of that, from there I moved into more girl and horse based fantasy and I think it would be great for you to include some of that if we are trying to be all-inclusive and cover many different interests. I adored Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar books when I was younger (because intelligent and beautiful horses!) but the one that stands out as being the best for me is the "mostly standalone" novel By The Sword. I also loved The Birth of the Firebringer trilogy which I think would definitely be the best way to bring in horse-obsessed youngsters to the world of fantasy.
@davidr9104 9 ай бұрын
Awesome that you give a shoutout to Neverwhere! It never gets mentioned and its my favourite Gaiman novel
@AggroJordan86 Жыл бұрын
With all of this "modern" fantasy in the mix (love them don't get me wrong), I am happy you included the classic Dragonlance series. For anyone with interest in the world of tabletop RPGs, it is a *ton* of fun to read. It gives fantastic insight into the origins of RPGs, inspiration for characters and adventures and a "feel" that is not too far away from what an actual ttrpg journey may look like!
@Kariakas 4 ай бұрын
Good suggestions. Weis and Hickman were my introduction to fantasy. DragonLance Chronicles & Legends, Rose of the Prophet, Darksword and Death Gate Cycle series all really got me into fantasy before I branched out to Lotr, Sword of Truth and Wheel of Time afterwards. Just did Mistborne series recently and it rekindled my interest in the genre. Starting the Stormbringer series now.
@maharshidixit3183 Жыл бұрын
Awesome recommendations. Another one I would add is Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn by Tad Williams, Epic High Fantasy, with a sizeable cast and unforeseeable twists. Another sequel series is coming in, with two books already released... I haven't read that yet, though.
@AlinaTheGoblin 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend the first Earthsea book, A Wizard of Earthsea. Great intro to fantasy while not being intimidating at all with the page count (my copy is under 200 pages!). It tells you just enough about the world and magic system without overcomplicating things. I'm also rereading a childhood favorite, the Tortall books by Tamora Pierce. The writing isn't as deep as I'd like in my adulthood, but it showcases badass female warrior characters in a really empowering way. The books are very quick reads as well, not too big or intimidating.
@user-pg3pe4gx4p Жыл бұрын
I found Earthsea rather boring.
@RoyboyMeyer 4 ай бұрын
Ridiculous book.. Very cringe
@thekwjiboo Жыл бұрын
My first dip into high fantasy was back in the 90s. Enjoyed the Mage wars trilogy by Mercedes Lackey, R.A. Salvatore's icewind Dale trilogy, and the war of the dragons/war of the twins series by Weiss and Hickman. Great place to start if a young adult like I was at the time wants to try and get into fantasy. Plus, if you like the characters in the Weiss and Hickman series or Salvatores series (especially Drizzt) there's a lot of other books with those characters in them.
@zynpkrdg Жыл бұрын
The Sword of Kaigen is definitelly one of my favorite books! It's so good!
@Warriorsfan540 Жыл бұрын
I think my journey into fantasy began with the Dragonlance Chronicles. Simple and fun to read with great characters.
@pakese30 Жыл бұрын
The Belgariad and Mallorean series are really good with a comfortable and easy but interesting magic system. I return to them over and over again to the point I honestly don’t know how many times I’ve read them and I have a pretty substantial library of books both physical and digital. Raymond E.Feist Riftwar saga is also an amazing set of series I also love to lose myself in.
@Sj-bo8ec Жыл бұрын
agreed. belgariad, mallorean then belgarath and polgara. 😃
@pakese30 Жыл бұрын
@@Sj-bo8ec they always leave me wishing for more stories with these characters. It’s why I always go back. Things like If now that Belgarion is now a disciple of Aldur and Ce’Nedra being part of the family meant that like Belgarath, Polgara and the others they won’t age the same for one. I wish we’d got more time with Poledra too. I even used the names of the gods in my email addresses and passwords back in the day as well lol.
@andrewkraft2586 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Sanderlone’s are Warbreaker and Elantris. They are amazing.
@Dan-sw8tg 16 күн бұрын
Ive been reading all sorts of books in my childhood and teenage years but now im 34 and for a long time I felt like my focus just wasnt there.. ( video games, KZfaq, IG and ..other stuff online) just releases more dopamine.. but recently I managed to build up a reading habit again! Sold my gaming pc and i literally read 1-2 hours a day now! ( Currently Dune)
@notkristen133 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos always help me pick something to read when I’m in a reading slump 😁
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to help! :D
@jjwatkins3390 Жыл бұрын
Some GREAT recommendations. But sad that the Discworld did not feature. Currently finishing the Stormlight Archives, and looking forward to digging my teeth into some of the other Brandon Sanderson books. Thank you for the recommendations on those.
@eduardorodriguesalvesfilho7110 Жыл бұрын
I'll be returning to this video a lot. Many nice recommendations!
@CR4V3Y 2 жыл бұрын
I really loved Elantris. It hooked me into the Cosmere.
@BigfootI 2 жыл бұрын
Dragonlance Dragons of Autumn Twilight was the first book I ever read from front to back by myself back in 8th grade and the reason I fell in love with Fantasy. I’ve been reading fantasy for the last 30 years.
@debbiedudley504 2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently bouncing back and forth between The Dresden Files and Percy Jackson books while listening to The Lies of Locke Lamora on audible. I'm surprisingly enjoying the Percy Jackson books .... thought they might be a little to juvenile but really a fun read. This series has become my "Bathtub books" ( the books I read when I'm in the bathtub). I've been taking really really long baths lately.
@SuperDoctor9 2 жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend The Sword of Kaigen, I read it the other year and I still think about it. Of course Mistborn is a great place to start as well. I think if you want some more classic fantasy I'd recommend the Dragonlance series, it's similar to older fantasy but has moments that you don't expect, I wasn't expecting to see them on this list but it's nice to see them get mentioned. Some great recommendations here!
@awritersjourney3771 Жыл бұрын
One series that is an absolute must for any fantasy fan is the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. It starts with the Ruins of Gorlan, introduces the main characters and builds from there into a must read series.
@houseofthegoldenflower3534 2 жыл бұрын
I would always recommend people start with David Gemmell and his Drenai Saga.Great writing not to complicated with amazing characters. Currently reading,of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill
@jonevansauthor 2 жыл бұрын
Gemmell was an amazing writer, with a great, clean style that gets straight to the point. He built a fantastic interconnected universe as well. His heroes were superb, and flawed and stood firm against the dark. Mostly.
@toddhutson2657 2 жыл бұрын
Some fantastic recommendations here, Jay. I was grading papers while listening to you and dropped everything when I heard you finally started The Dresden Files and loved it! Good choice to go with the audio books. Doesn't James Marsters do an outstanding job? The books just keep getting better and better as the world building goes deeper and deeper.
@samuelleask1132 2 жыл бұрын
James Marsters is sooooo good
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
Yes James Marsters does a really great job! The audio books are fantastic and I think I'll stick with them when it comes to the Dresden Files. Can't wait to read more! I'll have to make some Dresden reviews in July
@finkelmana Жыл бұрын
Two of my favorites are on here. The Belgariad and The First Law. Two vastly different series, in every way. And that is what makes fantasy great, there are so many different kinds for every type of preference.
@MartiniBlankontherest Жыл бұрын
Just got into reading. First fantasy i got into was Locke Lamora. Halfway through and SO highly recommended!!!!
@dusbus2384 2 жыл бұрын
I graduated from goosebumps books as a kid to the hobbit in middle school. Very good place to start bc it lays the ground work for fantasy as a genre. Elves, dwarves, wizards, orcs, magic, and battles with sword and boards. The Pendragon series by Stephen lawhead is good and tells a familiar story beginners will recognize in Merlin and king Arthur. I also really like the demon cycle by peter Brett and the powder mage books by Brian McClellan. Both are less fantastical and can be good reads for those who like fantasy but want something different than a medieval setting
@joshuaputs6305 Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across.your channel and big fan. So many of the books you love i do too so paying attention to your recommendations
@scorpionjb1980 2 жыл бұрын
The Death Gate Cycle (7 Books) was one that got me started years ago
@MagusMarquillin 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome series with fascinating world building 5 times over - that was an early one for me too.
@poodlemuffin 2 жыл бұрын
It’s such a great series and it’s so sad so few people have read it.
@timholland1764 Жыл бұрын
Working through Malazan, Wheel of Time, and Realm of the Elderlings...I might try some of these smaller series as a pallet cleanser. Thanks for the recos.
@thalita.carvalho Жыл бұрын
What an amazing list of books!
@soggynode 2 жыл бұрын
Lot's of good recommendations in the video and in the comments. Many thanks to all the contributions. it's not quite swords and magic fantasy but I really enjoyed Marie Brennan's Lady Trent books. Her take on dragon lore really hooked me and got me looking for more dragons. Staying with the dragon theme, I really enjoyed the first 3-4 books in Naomi Novik's Temeraire Series. Her mix of Napoleonic war events and dragons was a nice combination. First time finding this channel, in for a sub.
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
I've been really interested in the Lady Trent books for quite a while now, and same with the Temeraire series. I really should give them a read soon, they sound incredible! I'm happy you found the channel! :)
@baccydemon3489 Жыл бұрын
A few i would add to the list would be The Spellsinger series is a fantasy series written by Alan Dean Foster. The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne, and Magician by Raymond E. Feist start of the Riftwar Saga
@outofthisworldreader1700 2 жыл бұрын
I felt the Beyonders trilogy by Brandon Mull was a magnificent beginner entrance into fantasy! It is a middle-grade series, but it is one of my favorites!
@lukerice885 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! They're very underrated in my opinion
@Gerrietheartist 8 ай бұрын
So great. The audiobooks, are just fantastic for long car trips. My husband who is not into reading print books fell in love with this series. I think it is the most underrated fantasy series out there. It is enjoyable for adults and well as middle school up.
@zarinakhtar8884 2 жыл бұрын
I would highly highly recommend the green bone sage. It has some of the best character work i have ever read. Thank you Daniel green for introducing me to the series. He was right, jade legacy was the best fantasy book of 2021.
@CapturedInWords 2 жыл бұрын
I really need to start the Greenbone saga soon! It sounds incredibly interesting
@Haylla2008 Жыл бұрын
I like Garth Nix's Old Kingdom/Abhorsen series (I've only read the first 3; the others came out much later and aren't necessary to enjoy the original trilogy) and the The Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce. They were a couple of the first fantasy series I read in elementary but they'd be appropriate for middle schoolers, as well. Nix's series would probably be enjoyable for most adults new to fantasy, as well.
@cecilialeitet2794 18 күн бұрын
Im happy to see a mention of Eddings. I rarely her people talk about his books anymore, but the Belgariad was my first real introduction to fantasy (after Narnia). I owe him a lot! After Eddings I read the Earthsea books by Ursula K Leguin, which I also recommend to new readers. (Yes, Im old)
@tanyam928 Жыл бұрын
My young nephew loves reading, he is almost 10. He just finished all of Brandon Mull's books and said his favorite was the Five Kingdoms series. My favorite was his Fablehaven series, but his books are excellent for young readers. He is also reading Percy Jackson and loves it. Another young reader fantasy I enjoyed was the Prydain Chronicles (Disney's Black Cauldron was loosely based on it). And Howl's Moving Castle is another favorite of mine (it has 2 other books in the series that aren't really direct sequels but are fun)
@madmaxisnow 11 ай бұрын
Excellent recommendations. I have been wanting to get into fantasy and was unsure where best to start. This gives be a few starting point and see where it takes me. I have read a bunch of Robert E Howard and the Elric saga which I thoroughly enjoy. I think I'll start with mistborn and first law and see where it leads me.
@nevrs Жыл бұрын
Really like to see some of the older stuff like Eddings and Dragonlance getting some love!
@dranskhaleesi2116 8 ай бұрын
I haven't read Eddings, but I absolutely love the Dragonlance series!!
@DJ_CJ_NL 4 ай бұрын
Recently re-read Harry Potter, was really an amazing experience. Now i've developed a serious fantasy itch to read some new stuff. This video helps me a lot with inspiration.
@llumpiah Жыл бұрын
just what i need! I've been trying to get into fantasy genre but I always failed to read it bcs I can't picture the complex world in my head, so i need entry level books to ease me into the fantasy world!
@julieamsbury2977 Жыл бұрын
I am excited to try a few of these. I am one of those people who can't leave this world long enuf to enjoy fantasy books
@AuthorJohnADouglas Жыл бұрын
Kings of the Wyld is a fantastic starting point if you’re already vaguely familiar with fantasy or D&D. Best finale I’ve ever read.
@leozar69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendations! 😄 I actually have the physical copies of Night Angel trilogy, in new condition 😄
@brianjoslin2011 Жыл бұрын
The Incarnations of Immortality by Piers Anthony is a wonderful series. Easy reads, great adventures. Smart without being arrogant. The takes on each office are very inventive and weave together an intriguing universe.
@kenschortgenjr7540 Жыл бұрын
Great series. In fact you could almost say that the recent series Sandman is a facsimile of Piers Anthony's saga. Especially since the character Death in Sandman was especially known for her compassion.
@jeanfish7 Жыл бұрын
Xanth books are great
@ReiyukaE 2 жыл бұрын
I read the Belgariad when I was 16 or so, and it was my gateaway into fantasy - alongside with the Liveship trader series by Robin Hobb. Can recommend both!
@OrangeMapleLeaf Жыл бұрын
My favourites as well (next to everything Tolkien) Robin Hobbs Liveships and also the dragon trilogy that puts it all together. Belgariad is a superb read and the separate book from the viewpoint of Polgara.
@NotSoNoob19 Жыл бұрын
Never heard of Belgariad. 100% added to my tbr. Thanks!
@darkwitnesslxx Жыл бұрын
It suffers from lack of recency bias. There are a LOT of fantasy novels that are simply overlooked because they are old.
@stevetennispro Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite older series. Did you check it out yet?
@NotSoNoob19 Жыл бұрын
@@stevetennispro I'm finishing off some series at the moment. Making sure I've read at least 90% of my bookshelf before I buy any more books but I'm definitely still interested in the series.
@terrywenk5564 10 ай бұрын
Try Steven brust.
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