Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by the Broke and the Bookish.
There's no way I could pick the top ten books in ANY genre. It's like asking me to choose my favorite child (which is part of the reason why my only child is a cat). I can't pick the top ten books of all time, but I can give you the top ten books of right now.
With that caveat in mind, here are my current top ten fantasy books:
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. I still remember exactly where I was sitting when I read this book, and I consistently re-read it, too.
- The Magicians by Lev Grossman. Like HP but for grown-ups. Also, not as happy. But still really good.
- Ash by Malinda Lo. Cinderella retold with a queer angle.
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Allegorical Christian references aside, this series defined my childhood. I re-read these books then like I re-read HP now.
- Tuesday by David Wiesner. This picture book is fantastic! I find new things every time I look through its pages.
- The Iron Trial by Holly Black. This is a different take on the Harry Potter story. What if Harry discovered he was actually a reincarnation of Voldemort?
- A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston. This book is truly lyrical and beautifully written. This is a book to be savored, not devoured.
- Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire. This is a thick book, but it's well worth the journey.
- Lair of Dreams (Diviners #2) by Libba Bray. This book also makes an excellent audiobook, and it had my spouse sobbing as we listened to it.
- The Princess Bride by William Goldman. If you haven't read this book yet, watch the movie first. Then read the book. Then watch the movie again and appreciate all the back stories you don't get in the movie, since you've read the book.
Did I miss one you think should be on this list? Let me know in the comments!
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