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30 fantasy books to read after Outlander, by Gabaldon, Diana, the closest match first.

  1. Dragonfly In Amber

    Outlander book 2

    1. Dragonfly In Amber

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The second book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “A triumph! A powerful tale layered in history and...

  2. Voyager

    Outlander book 3

    2. Voyager

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The third book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “Triumphant . . . Her use of historical detail...

  3. Drums Of Autumn

    Outlander book 4

    3. Drums Of Autumn

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The fourth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “Unforgettable characters . . . richly embroidered with historical...

  4. The Fiery Cross

    Outlander book 5

    4. The Fiery Cross

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The fifth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “A grand adventure written on a canvas that probes...

  5. A Breath Of Snow And Ashes

    Outlander book 6

    5. A Breath Of Snow And Ashes

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The sixth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon...

  6. An Echo In The Bone

    Outlander book 7

    6. An Echo In The Bone

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The seventh book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “All you’ve come to expect from Gabaldon . ....

  7. Written In My Own Heart's Blood

    Outlander book 8

    7. Written In My Own Heart's Blood

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The eighth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “Features all the passion and swashbuckling that fans...

  8. Voyager

    Outlander book 3

    8. Voyager

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • Same series
    • Same author

    NOW THE STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES OUTLANDER In this rich, vibrant tale, Diana Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser that began with the now-classic novel Outlander and...

  9. Archangel

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    9. Archangel

    by Shinn, Sharon

    • On the same lists

    This series does something a bit different from your usual fantasy romance. The setting of the book is a different world, a world with different legends and religions. There is...

  10. Kushiel's Dart

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    10. Kushiel's Dart

    by Carey, Jacqueline

    • On the same lists

    The first novel in a six-part series, this is an epic tale that features a female protagonist who is both spy and courtesan. She has been chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one.

    A lot of novels on this list are either children's stories or young adult. While they make for great stories, there are some great coming of age stories that feature...

  11. Wild Magic

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    11. Wild Magic

    by Pierce, Tamora

    • On the same lists

    This is Pierce’s best piece - a fantastic and touching tale about Daine, a young girl with the magical ability to speak to animals. It’s a perfect blend of adventure,...

  12. The Ruins Of Ambrai

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    12. The Ruins Of Ambrai

    by Rawn, Melanie

    • On the same lists

    Amazon Book Description  Fleeing persecution to build a free colony on the planet Lenfell, the magic-wielding Mageborns find their new home torn apart by civil war between the Mage Guardians...

  13. Dragon Prince Trilogy

    13. Dragon Prince Trilogy

    by Rawn, Melanie

    • On the same lists

    Amazon Book Description  Melanie Rawn's best-selling debut is a novel of love and war, magic and madness, and deadly dangerous dragons that hold the secret to unimaginable wealth that could...

  14. Dragon And The Phoenix

    Dragonlord book 3

    14. Dragon And The Phoenix

    by Bertin, Joanne

    • On the same lists

    Amazon Book Description  Once every thousand years the phoenix of Jehanglan burns to death in a magical release. For millennia the emperors of Jehanglan have tried to harness the awesome...

  15. Rhapsody

    15. Rhapsody

    by Haydon, Elizabeth

    • On the same lists

    This one’s a pure romance. If you want an emotional fantasy series with some pretty strong characterization and a well-realized world, Rhapsody is the book you're looking for. There are...

  16. Liveship Traders Trilogy

    16. Liveship Traders Trilogy

    by Hobb, Robin

    • On the same lists

    A nautical fantasy featuring pirates, dragons, and magic? What's not to love? To top it off, Liveship Traders is filled with fantastic women. Ronica, the widow of the liveship's former...

  17. Poison Study

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    17. Poison Study

    by Snyder, Maria V.

    • On the same lists

    Yelena is about to be executed for murder and is offered an alternative: food taster to the king. She herself is poisoned and must appear for her daily antidote or...

  18. The Black Jewels Series

    18. The Black Jewels Series

    by Bishop, Anne

    • On the same lists

    A landmark step in feminist fiction, this dark fantasy series is unlike anything you've ever read. Bishop takes the physical and typical differences between men and women, highlights rather than...

  19. The Hero And The Crown

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    19. The Hero And The Crown

    by Mckinley, Robin

    • On the same lists

    A classic book that features many recognizable Fantasy tropes: royalty, romance, enchantment, dragons, war.

    Aerin is shy, clumsy, ugly, and mistrusted by the people she is supposed to rule. She is ridiculed for being the daughter of a witch with none of her witchy...

  20. Graceling

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    20. Graceling

    by Cashore, Kristin

    • On the same lists

    Katsa is a pragmatic graceling born with the ability to kill with her bare hands from the time she was eight years old. Graced as all gracelings are with unique...

  21. Black Magician

    21. Black Magician

    by Canavan, Trudi

    • On the same lists

    This is a pretty decent epic fantasy about a street girl-turned magician. Thereâs nothing really new here, but the whole story does make for an entertaining enough read.

  22. Everlost

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    22. Everlost

    by Shusterman, Neal

    • On the same lists

    The souls of children (aged 5-15) who die become afterlights and wander the Earth eternally.

    The premise of this novel completely redefines the boundaries of young adult fantasy. Told from the perspective of individuals stuck in a 'limbo' between life and death, Shusterman's work is...

  23. Spook's Apprentice

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    23. Spook's Apprentice

    by Delaney, Joseph

    • On the same lists

    A seventh son is apprenticed to the Spook, who protects the county from witches, ghosts and boggarts.

    A fantastic story about a young boy training to be an exorcist in a land where dark things roam the night.One of the best modern children's tales I've read. This...

  24. The Thief Of Always

    24. The Thief Of Always

    by Barker, Clive

    • On the same lists

    A tale for the ages: a young boy, unhappy with his life, desires to live in a place free from any responsibilities. He finds that place through a creepy tunnel...

  25. Incarceron

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    25. Incarceron

    by Fisher, Catherine

    • On the same lists

    One of the more unique tales. It's the story about a young boy trapped in a brutal and mysterious prison, where humans eke out a survival-level existence and are hunted...

  26. Coraline

    26. Coraline

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists

    In this novel a young girl finds a portal to another world, pretty typical. But, the world she finds is worse than her own.

    This haunting children's novel follows a young, curious girl named Coraline, who discovers a hidden world inside a locked cupboard in her home. Inside this world, everything is better. Her...

  27. Mortal Engine

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    27. Mortal Engine

    by Reeve, Philip

    • On the same lists

    A steampunk-esque fantasy tale that follows loosely in the path Rowling trod with Harry Potter, but presents the reader with a completely different setting. Fans of Harry Potter, Artemis Foul,...

  28. The Dark Tower Series

    28. The Dark Tower Series

    by King, Stephen

    • On the same lists

    In his self-acclaimed magnum opus, The Dark Tower series, Stephen King has crafted a unique multi-genre tale that blends fantasy with science fiction and Western fiction. Comprised of 8 books,...

  29. The Hunger Games Trilogy

    29. The Hunger Games Trilogy

    by Collins, Suzanne

    • On the same lists

    Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who competes in a battle to the death.

    Suzanne Collins' engaging narrative, while not entirely original, has garnered millions of fans across the globe, proving that The Hunger Games Trilogy has something for adults and children alike. On...

  30. The Mortal Instruments

    30. The Mortal Instruments

    by Clare, Cassandra

    • On the same lists

    In The Mortal Instruments, Cassandra Claire takes the stereotypical characters of fantasy and completely reinvents them into a thrilling and immersive fantasy narrative. The Mortal Instruments series follows the life...

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