Books like Chronicles Of Narnia
30 fantasy books to read after Chronicles Of Narnia, by Lewis, C. S., the closest match first.
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1. The Magician's Nephew
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
A classic children's series that take place in the magical land of Narnia (though the existence of other worlds is implied). Magic, talking animals, and adventure are the feature of these stories.
Polly and Digory are neighbours in London who explore the attics of their row of houses, and open the wrong door into the study of Digory's Uncle Andrew, a would-be...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 5
2. The Horse And His Boy
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
Shasta, a boy raised by a fisherman in the far south of Calormen, learns that he is to be sold as a slave, and that he was found as a...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 2
3. Prince Caspian
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
A prince fights for his crown Narnia ... where animals talk ... where trees walk ... where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 3
4. The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, and their disagreeable cousin Eustace, are pulled into Narnia through a painting of a ship and find themselves aboard the Dawn Treader, on which King Caspian...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 7
5. The Last Battle
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The incredible story of the unlikeliest battle of World War II, when a small group of American soldiers joined forces with German soldiers...
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The Chronicles Of Narnia book 1 Start here
6. The Lion
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
First it was a media sensation. Then it became the #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it’s Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and...
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7. The Witch
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
A compelling book urging modern women to reconnect with their inborn femimine powers. Reclaim your inner witch with the magical rituals, divination tools, spells and ancient wisdom in this revolutionary...
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8. And The Wardrobe
by Lewis, C. S.
- Same series
- Same author
From New York Times bestselling author, Samantha Towle, comes a new standalone romantic comedy. Vaughn West, Hollywood heartthrob, has been at the top of his game for years. He thinks...
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Ghormenghast book 2
9. Gormenghast
by Peake, Mervyn
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The first real Fantasy of Manners series and is set in a Byzantium kingdom rife with intrigue, treachery, manipulation and murder.
A startling work of imagination that will evoke feeling when you read it. Reading Gormenghast is like feasting your eyes on a masterfully drawn painting -- you might not always...
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10. The Worm Ouroboros
by Eddision, E. R.
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If there was an award given out for the Most Influential Fantasy Novel Ever Written That No One Ever Reads, this book would get it. The book tells a stylized...
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Elric book 1 Start here
11. Elric Of Melnibone
by Moorcock, Michael
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The first of the Elric Saga, this novel is signficant because the protagonist is a magic user and a bit frail—not quite the typical Sword and Sorcery hero.
Elric is the prince of a dying race, a pale, morose champion of right, despite the cards stacked against him. He's a physical weakling who needs to take drugs and...
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Lyonesse book 1 Start here
12. Lyonesse
by Vance, Jack
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If you were to open a copy of Lyonesse and give it a good shake, a bunch of (very annoyed) fairies would fall out. Because they're everywhere in this book....
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Thursday Next book 1 Start here
13. The Eyre Affair
by Fforde, Jasper
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Imagine an alternate world where the world of books and people collide. It does in this delightful series by Jasper Fforde. I could spend the next 10,000 words trying to...
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Watership Down book 1 Start here
14. Watership Down: A Novel
by Adams, Richard
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On one level a classic tale of adventure, with anthropomorphized rabbit characters. On another level, it is an epic struggle between tyranny and freedom.
Yes, we're talking about that book about bunnies. No, we haven't lost our minds. Take note: This isn't a children's book, despite it being about fluffy animals. If you've read...
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15. Chronicles Of Amber
by Zelazny, Roger
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A 10 book chronicle--these stories combine other worlds, magical elements, mystery, shadow, and science.
The Amber Chronicles is a complex blend of genres and plot. It starts like a murder mystery, drawing the reader in, then it moves on to a mixture of sci-fi...
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16. Troy Trilogy
by Gemmell, David
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This trilogy adapts the Trojan War and creates complex subplots to keep readers engaged. Like a good epic story should, this series has it all: battle, love, intrigue, tragedy, happiness.
The best of Gemmell's work -- and the last of his work too. Troy is a retelling of the Greek tale of Troy, but done told in such a refreshing...
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The Last Unicorn book 1 Start here
17. The Last Unicorn
by Beagle, Peter S.
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The short sequel to The Last Unicorn and is the quest of a young girl who seeks to make her village safe from a mean griffon.
Told from the perspective of the unicorn herself, this novel is as much satire as it is fairytale. The journey begins when she overhears a conversation insinuating that the unicorns...
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18. The King Of Elfland's Daughter
by Dunsany, Lord
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The King of Elfland's daughter tells the tale of a human prince who is dispatched by his father to woo and wed the elf princess of a mystical land.Why it's...
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19. Tyrants And Kings
by Marco, John
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Military fantasy with some great characterization, gray characters, and a lot of plot twists the whole way through. The author takes great pains to create most characters as morally ambiguous...
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His Dark Materials book 1 Start here
20. The Golden Compass
by Pullman, Philip
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This series follows two world hopping children through fateful adventures as they try to save the world—all of them. Mysterious, heroic, magical, breathtaking, this trilogy has lots to offer.
A young girl's journey of magic and discovery that will take her to the ends of the earth...and beyond. His Dark Materials is a modern classic that can be enjoyed...
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21. Abhorsen Trilogy
by Nix, Garth
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A dark epic fantasy tale about a girl who will go into the land of the dead to save her father. It's an exciting adventure that's also scary. Nix is...
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22. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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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. The Broken Sword
by Anderson, Poul
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Dark gritty fantasy the way it's meant to be: violent, brutal, mythical, and supremely well written. Much has been made about the recent grimdark movement, with much credit being given...
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24. Bartimaeus Sequence
by Stroud, Jonathan
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If you're fed up with books that take themselves too seriously, Jonathan Stroud's debut series is a great place to find a break. His style is of a casual, comedic...
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25. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
- On the same lists
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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The Dark Tower book 7
26. The Dark Tower
by King, Stephen
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The multiverse, parrellel universes, and a gun slinger that can save the multiverse. What more can you ask for? The Dark Tower is the single body of work that ties together every book ever created by King. Read it.
"The Dark Tower" is a series of books by Stephen King that blends elements of multiple genres, including horror, western, fantasy, and science fiction. The series follows the quest of...
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27. Neverwhere
by Gaiman, Neil
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An example of the crossover between Urban Fantasy and Crossworlds. An ordinary man is transported to a world of shadows and darkness and must make his way home.
Most (all?) of Gaiman’s works are urban fantasy. The crowd favorite is Neverwhere, which is an interesting take on the whole multiverse conceit found in science fiction. The premise is...
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The Dark Is Rising book 2
28. The Dark Is Rising
by Cooper, Susan
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Harry Potter did the English magician story very well, but it also overshadowed some incredible books with similar settings. Will is a chosen one of sorts, one of the few...
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A Song Of Ice And Fire book 1 Start here
29. A Game Of Thrones
by Martin, George R. R.
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While Martin's epic contains a lot of brutality towards women, it also shows how women, surviving in a man's world, can use their cunning, charm, and looks to run the...
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The Lord Of The Rings book 1 Start here
30. The Hobbit
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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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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