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30 fantasy books to read after The Rune Lords, by Farland, David, the closest match first.
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Runelords book 1 Start here
1. The Runelords
by Farland, David
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- Same author
David Farland’s Runelords series may be divisive in some regards, but his unique magic systemsare hard to deny. The concept of Endowments is by far the most interesting of the...
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Runelords book 2
2. Brotherhood Of The Wolf
by Farland, David
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- Same author
Volume Two of The Runelords Raj Ahtan, ruler of Indhopal, has used enough forcibles to transform himself into the ultimate warrior: The Sum of All Men. Ahtan seeks to bring...
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Runelords book 3
3. Wizardborn
by Farland, David
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- Same author
Book Three of The Runelords Certain works of fantasy are immediately recognizable as monuments, towering above the rest of the category. Authors of those works, such as Stephen R. Donaldson,...
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Runelords book 4
4. The Lair Of Bones
by Farland, David
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- Same author
Gaborn's kingdom of Mystarria is in ruins, four powerful kings move to seize its territory, and an army of Reavers rises from the underworld to destroy humanity. The wizardborn Averan...
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Runelords book 5
5. Sons Of The Oak
by Farland, David
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The death of the supernatural Earth King, Gaborn, sets off a revolution by powerful immortal beings who are targeting Gaborn's son Fallion.
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Runelords book 6
6. Worldbinder
by Farland, David
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- Same author
The bestselling epic breaks new ground After the events of Sons of the Oak, Fallion and Jaz, the sons of the great Earth King Gaborn, are living as fugitives in...
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Runelords book 7
7. Chaosbound
by Farland, David
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- Same author
The world has been fused with a parallel one, with great destruction: lands have sunk beneath the sea and mountains have risen from it. Borenson and Myrrima set out to...
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8. A Tale Of Tales
by Farland, David
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- Same author
A rollicking, bawdy collection of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over five days follows the compilation efforts of 17th-century Italian poet Giambattista Basile and traces the experiences of...
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9. The Last Unicorn
by Beagle, Peter S.
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A beautiful, beautiful tale that will haunt you for the rest of your life. It's a simple story with a hell of a lot of heart. There's a good reason...
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10. American Gods
by Gaiman, Neil
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Neil Gaiman is an ever-popular writer who's branched into cinema, comics, and books. Quite a few people will argue that Neverwhere or Stardust is better than American Gods, but I...
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11. The Hobbit
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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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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12. Good Omens
by Gaiman, Neil
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Fantasy has never been so clever or funny as it is in the brilliant Good Omens.Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen form a super team and pen one of the funniest...
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13. 11/22/63
by King, Stephen
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The best Stephen King in a decade, and even a coin toss for his best work yet. King takes a well-known historical event, the Assassination of JFK, and does something...
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14. The Book Of Joby
by Ferrari, Mark J.
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Oh this is a clever one. The premise is that God and Satan make a bet, a bet they have made countless times. But this time, the cards are stacked...
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15. The Name Of The Wind
by Rothfuss, Patrick
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Kvothe is a legend, and the man who now runs a quiet inn under another name is not eager to talk about it. When a chronicler tracks him down, he...
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16. Lord Of The Flies
by Golding, William
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A plane carrying schoolboys crashes on an uninhabited Pacific island with no adults left alive. Ralph, who is elected leader after blowing a conch to gather the others, tries to...
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17. The Martian
by Weir, Andy
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The...
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Chronicle Of The Fallers book 1 Start here
18. The Abyss Beyond Dreams
by Hamilton, Peter F.
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A self-proclaimed prophet is haunted by visions of a lost civilisation, and the Commonwealth's founder, Nigel Sheldon, goes to find out whether they come from the Void, the vast region...
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19. The Dark Defiles
by Morgan, Richard
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The Dark Defiles is best of the series. Morgan built a fascinating world, dirt and all, and populated it will heroes that were also real people. Morgan dissects the idea...
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20. The Aspect Emperor
by Bakker, R. Scott
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Exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written . . . this is fantasy with muscle and brains, rife with intrigue and admirable depth of character, set in a world laden with history...
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21. Butchers Bird
by Kadrey, Richard
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Wow, what a novel -- supremely rich of imagination. Kadrey is often compared to the likes of Neil Gaiman, but more of a blue color version of him. Kadrey tackles...
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22. God's Demon
by Barlowe, Wayne
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Heaven and Hell books are a semi-popular fantasy genre. My pick for one of the more exciting books is God's Demon by Wayne Barlowe. Lucifer, rather than being that despicable...
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23. The Terror
by Simmons, Dan
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Two Royal Navy ships trapped in the Arctic ice are stalked by something that is not the cold, a frightening historical novel.
Be prepared to be truly terrified with this book! If you've never read Dan Simmons before, you have sinned indeed. Simmons is one of the most talented writers on the...
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24. Deerskin
by Mckinley, Robin
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An author who writes mesmerizing fantasy stories with an almost lyrical, dreamlike style. Her prose is always outstanding, top notch and beautiful to read. Deerskin is perhaps her best, most...
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25. Swordspoint
by Kushner, Ellen
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A definitive example of the Fantasy of Manners sub-genre. This is a witty novel with plot twists, humor, and interesting characters.
Perhaps the quintessential definition of the 'fantasy of manners' subgenre (sometimes referred to as 'mannerpunk'). It's a book that brilliantly combines elements of court intrigue, unbridled human emotion, and sword...
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26. To Ride Hell's Chasm
by Wurts, Janny
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Wurts is one of the more underrated fantasy authors in the genre; she's written many book, but perhaps her most fun, most thrilling book is her stand alone To Ride...
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27. The Folding Knife
by Parker, K. J.
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One of the more complex fantasy works on this list, The Folding Knife is another one of those epics that don't initially made the standard epic fantasy criteria until you...
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28. Foundation
by Asimov, Isaac
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Some softer elements, like FTL and antigrav cars, but otherwise a rational series.
Book Flap Description One of the great masterworks of science fiction, the Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are unsurpassed for their unique blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive...
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29. The War Of The Flowers
by Williams, Tad
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For a Fair Tale well done, look no further than Tad Williams' The War of Flowers. It makes the classic 'man-goes-into-the-fairy-realm' tale proud. Williams is really a talented writer, having...
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30. Lord Of Light
by Zelazny, Roger
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Clones and transfer technology make the doctrine of reincarnation a literal truth.
Zelazny may be famous in the fantasy world for his Amber series, but his best work may just be his stand alone novel, Lord of Light. It's a work that's...
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