Books like Harry Potter
30 fantasy books to read after Harry Potter, by Rowling, J. K., the closest match first.
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Harry Potter book 1 Start here
1. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch...
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Harry Potter book 2
2. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
Throughout the summer holidays after his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter has been receiving sinister warnings from a house-elf called Dobby. Now, back at...
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Harry Potter book 3
3. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may well be a traitor in...
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Harry Potter book 4
4. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
The fourth book in the Harry Potter franchise sees Harry returning for his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione ....
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Harry Potter book 5
5. Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
There is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming...
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Harry Potter book 6
6. Harry Potter And The Half-blood Prince
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from...
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Harry Potter book 7
7. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
Collects the complete series that relates the adventures of young Harry Potter, who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he and others of his kind learn their craft.
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Harry Potter book 1 Start here
8. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
by Rowling, J. K.
- Same series
- Same author
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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9. The Ice Dragon
by Martin, George R. R.
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Most of the world has heard of Game of Thrones by now, but R. R. Martin's book series is still overlooked in favor of the more accessible TV show. For...
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10. Chronicles Of The Unhewn Throne
by Staveley, Brian
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Staveley's Unhewn Throne series presents an intelligent mash-up of three simultaneous coming of age stories. Separated for eight years, three royal children must face the fallout of the Emperor's assassination...
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11. Empire Trilogy
by Wurts, Raymond E. Feist And Janny
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This collaboration proves that you don't have to wade neck-deep in magic to make a great fantasy. This series showcases the other side of Feist's Riftwar Saga, which is a...
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12. Codex Alera
by Butcher, Jim
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While some of the books on this list offer a fresh take on the classics, Jim Butcher creates something entirely new. It began on a writer's workshop board during an...
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13. Codex Alera
by Butcher, Jim
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A refreshing break from fantasy led by a hero who is the strongest and the best at everything, Codex Alera trails 15 year old Tavi, the only Aleran who isn't...
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Bloodsounder's Arc book 1 Start here
14. Scourge Of The Betrayer
by Salyards, Jeff
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This novel is dark fantasy down to the core, bringing a refreshing tone and plenty of room for development. It's told not from the eyes of the protagonist but the...
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15. The Witcher
by Sapowski, Andrzej
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This best-selling series imported from Poland is the foundation for the popular monster-hunting video games of the same name, and a card game is soon to follow suit (beta came...
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Shattered Sea book 2
16. Half The World
by Abercrombie, Joe
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Abercrombie kicked off his Shattered Sea series with the award-winning Half a King, but his second novel approaches true mastery. Half the World picks up many years after the first,...
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17. The Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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Before J.R.R. Tolkein, there really was no "fantasy" genre of literature at all. All dragons, dwarves, and wizards belonged to folklore and fairy tales of former centuries. We can't really...
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18. Elric Of Melniboné
by Moorcock, Michael
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Moody and bookish, Elric the albino is no burly barbarian. Nor is he a product of heroic destiny fated to save the world, but rather kicks against prophecy and wants...
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19. Nation
by Pratchett, Terry
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Pratchett's immensely successful Discworld gets the most attention of his works, but amongst those works lie unrelated novels that deserve even more praise. Nation is one of those, and may...
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Nightrunner book 2
20. Stalking Darkness
by Flewelling, Lynn
- On the same lists
Flewelling's series takes place in the medieval country of Skala and presents a near-perfect sword and sorcery experience. It details the growth of Alec, saved from prison by Seregil, a...
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21. Seventh Son
by Card, Orson Scott
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This series is part Fantasy and part Alternate History and takes place after the American Revolutionary War. Supernatural powers are simply a part of life. The main character has tremendous powers.
Orson Scott Card is best known for his immensely popular Ender's Game series, but he hasn't just tried his hand at the sci-fi genre. Card markets Alvin Maker as a...
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22. The Cycle Of Fire
by Wurts, Janny
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The Cycle of Fire is another one of those classic series. The world is in danger, and three children are its only chance of survival. It's a popular plot line,...
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23. Magician
by Feist, Raymond E.
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It's really hard to go wrong with a good magician's apprentice story, but Raymond Feist manages to push beyond that with an epic scale and several new elements. Magician is...
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24. Song Of The Lioness
by Pierce, Tamora
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Tamora Pierce's Lioness series manages to touch on difficult issues without ever preaching them. Through Alanna, she explores both feminist and gender identity issues while weaving an epic story of...
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25. The Troupe
by Bennett, Robert Jackson
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Vaudeville: mad, mercenary, dreamy, and absurd, a world of clashing cultures and ferocious showmanship and wickedly delightful deceptions. But sixteen-year-old pianist George Carole has joined vaudeville for one reason only:...
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26. Farseer Trilogy
by Hobb, Robin
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Robin Hobb has received significant praise for her Realm of the Elderlings world, which spans four series and several other short works. However, among that epic list, The Farseer Trilogy...
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27. The Deed Of Paksenarrion
by Moon, Elizabeth
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Paks is one of the earlier examples of a strong, realistic female heroine who appeals to men and women. She becomes a badass paladin in her world of dwarves, elves,...
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Mistborn book 1 Start here
28. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
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Though Sanderson's main criticism is a lack of character depth, it's hard to deny the satisfying coming of age stories in Mistborn. The novel describes a classic rags-to-riches story, Vin...
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29. The Chronicles Of Prydain
by Alexander, Lloyd
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Alexander's Wales-inspired epic fantasy offers little in the way of originality when compared to the novels of today. It's a simple tale of Taran, a pig farmer who has always...
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The Wheel Of Time book 1 Start here
30. The Eye of the World
by Jordan, Robert
- On the same lists
One of the most definitive versions of classic epic fantasy -- especially the Fat Fantasy version of it.
The Wheel of Time is known for its extraordinary characterization and epic plot, but it also features some of the best elemental magic. It integrates classic and unique components, crafting...
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