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The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

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tagged: fantasy and tricia

Leviathan Wakes

by James S.A. Corey

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tagged: dan and science-fiction

The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

by Max Brooks

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tagged: dan, self-help, and humor

Morning Glories, Vol. 1: For a Better Future

Morning Glories, Vol. 1: For a Better Future

by Nick Spencer

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tagged: graphic-novels and tricia

Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

by Amy Karol

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tagged: maria and crafts

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Welcome to the rich worlds of Fantasy

Fantasy Fiction

Fantasy fiction takes place in worlds that allow for magic; usually these seem to be long ago and far away, but can also take place in worlds very much like our own. Magic is a defining element, whether in humans or animals or objects, and carries its own laws that characters will react to.

Here you will find sub-genres of fantasy, well-known authors, fantasy awards and classic tales.

Sub-genres of Fantasy

There are many different types of fantasy, from Middle-earth to Underhill to right next door. Visit these subgenres to find out more.

Fantasy Giants

These authors have created many worlds, and fantasy fiction would not be the same without them.

Piers Anthony
Robert Asprin
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Terry Brooks
Glen Cook
Raymond Feist
Neil Gaiman
Robert Jordan
Mercedes Lackey
Ursula le Guin
George R. R. Martin
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Terry Pratchett
Melanie Rawn
Fred Saberhagen
R. A. Salvatore
J. R. R. Tolkien
Tad Williams
Roger Zelazny

Classic Fantasies on the download

Classic Fantasies

Awards

The British Fantasy Award
Also known as the August Derleth Award, this award is selected by the British Fantasy Society and attendees of teh annual FantasyCon.
Mythopoeic Awards
Awards given by the Mythopoeic society for best adult and children's fantasy.
Sidewise Award
Award for Alternate Timelines.
The Otherwise Award (formerly the Tiptree Award)
An award encouraging the exploration & expansion of gender.
World Fantasy Awards
Awards given out by the members of the World Fantasy Convention, for best fantasy novel, novella, short story, and more.

Web Sites of Interest

The Following web sites provide detailed information about fantasy fiction books and authors.

Fantastic Fiction
A British web site that includes new release info, author/editor listings (that can be view in several different ways, including nationality), plus a listing of significant science fiction events listed by year.
Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
A list compiled from votes by the Internet community. This is an uncomplicated starting place for readers who want a recommendation of a "good" book in these genres. It also contains a small section of top science fiction/fantasy series.
SFF World
Find books, forums, short stories and poems, movies, games and art. Subscribe to their feeds on news, reviews, and author interviews.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
Find the latest information about science fiction and fantasy writers.

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