Books like The Fall of Gondolin
28 fantasy books to read after The Fall of Gondolin, by Tolkien, J.r.r., the closest match first.
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1. In the Night Wood
by Bailey, Dale
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After the death of their daughter, Charles Hayden and his wife Erin leave America for Hollow House in Yorkshire, which Erin has inherited from her ancestor Caedmon Hollow, the author...
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2. The Mere Wife
by Headley, Maria Dahvana
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From the perspective of those who live in Herot Hall, the suburb is a paradise. Picket fences divide buildings--high and gabled--and the community is entirely self-sustaining. Each house has its...
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3. Grey Sister
by Lawrence, Mark
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The second novel in a brilliant fantasy trilogy from the international bestselling author of Prince of Thorns.Behind its walls, the Convent of Sweet Mercy has trained young girls to hone...
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4. Spinning Silver: A Novel
by Novik, Naomi
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fresh and imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale from the bestselling author of Uprooted.“One of the year’s strongest fantasy novels.”—NPR“A perfect tale ....
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5. The Poppy War: A Novel
by Kuang, R. F
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"The Poppy War" is a debut novel by Chinese-American author R.F. Kuang, published in May 2018. The book is a dark and gritty military fantasy set in a world inspired...
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6. Year One: Chronicles Of The One, Book 1
by Roberts, Nora
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER (December 2017)A stunning new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts―Year One is an epic of hope and horror, chaos and...
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7. Burn Bright
by Briggs, Patricia
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THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn her bestselling Alpha and Omega series, Patricia Briggs \"spins tales of werewolves, coyote shifters, and magic and, my, does she do it well\" (USA...
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8. High Voltage
by Moning, Karen Marie
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Immortal Faerie and ancient feuds, secrets and sacrifices—a thrilling new chapter in the bestselling Fever series begins, featuring Dani, Ryodan, and other beloved characters, as...
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9. Beneath The Sugar Sky
by Mcguire, Seanan
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A stand-alone fantasy tale from Seanan McGuire\'s Alex-award winning Wayward Children series, which began in the Alex, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning, World Fantasy Award finalist, Tiptree Honor List Every...
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10. Circe
by Miller, Madeline
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\"A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess\'s story,\" this #1 New York Times bestseller \"manages to be both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female...
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11. Iron And Magic:
by Andrews, Ilona
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The Iron Covenant Book 1No day is ordinary in a world where Technology and Magic compete for supremacy…But no matter which force is winning, in the apocalypse, a sword will...
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12. Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)
by Adeyemi, Tomi
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"Children of Blood and Bone" is a young adult fantasy novel written by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. The novel was published in March 2018 and is the first installment in...
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13. Kingdom of Ash - Target Exclusive (Throne of Glass)
by Maas, Sarah J.
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“With a twisting and turning plot that ultimately leads its expansive cast of characters to a long-fated collision, Kingdom of Ash is a worthy finale to one of the best...
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14. Empire of Sand (The Books of Ambha Book 1)
by Suri, Tasha
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"Empire of Sand" is a debut novel by British-Indian author Tasha Suri, published in November 2018. The book is a unique blend of Mughal Indian history and mythology, infused with...
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15. Foundryside: A Novel (The Founders Trilogy Book 1)
by Bennett, Robert Jackson
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"Foundryside" is the first book in a new fantasy series by Robert Jackson Bennett, published in August 2018. The story takes place in a world where objects can be "scrived,"...
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16. An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose Book 1)
by Harris, Charlaine
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"An Easy Death" is the first book in Charlaine Harris's "Gunnie Rose" series, published in October 2018. Set in an alternate version of the United States in the early 20th...
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17. Trail of Lightning
by Roanhorse, Rebecca
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"While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend...
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18. Witchmark
by Polk, C. L.
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In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a World War, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations,...
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19. The Shape of Water
by Toro, Guillermo Del
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In an otherworldly story set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America, an amphibious man is discovered in the Amazon--and subsequently finds love within the human race.
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20. The Girl in the Tower
by Arden, Katherine
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"The magical adventure begun in The Bear and the Nightingale continues as brave Vasya, now a young woman, is forced to choose between marriage or life in a convent and...
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21. The Hobbit
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
An unforgettable story and a tale that never gets old. It's not as broad in scope as Lord of the Rings which is not really a standalone, nor does it...
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22. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
Possibly the most, well-recognized world of fiction in history. The Lord of the Rings is the third best-selling novel ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. This high fantasy...
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23. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
The quintessential Fantasy trilogy draws from medieval history as well as its European folklore.
Yep, had to include it. Most people have probably read this series and even more authors have written hackneyed copies of it, but this series is the original father epic...
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24. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
In this classic fantasy example, Frodo and his buddies embark on a grand quest with the fate of Middle Earth at stake. During the course of the very long and physical journey, Frodo also embarks on an internal journey.
I read this when I was 9 - four times that is. Maybe I was just a kid, but I had never seen or imagined anything like this series. You...
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The Lord Of The Rings book 3
25. The Two Towers
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
Presents a boxed set including the complete "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as well as its prequel, "The Hobbit."
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The Lord Of The Rings book 4
26. The King Returns
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
Presents a boxed set including the complete "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as well as its prequel, "The Hobbit."
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27. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
Do I even need to discuss it? The father of modern fantasy, the recreation of the English myth, an apex of English literature; Lord of the Rings is more than...
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28. The Hobbit
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- Same author
Smaug is the classic dragon figure lying under the mountain—a scary creature who keeps the dwarves from their home and who must be defeated.
The Hobbit is one of the most well-loved fantasy novels of all time. Written by J.R.R Tolkien as a bedtime story for his children, The Hobbit is a light-hearted tale,...
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