Looking for a great fantasy book? Do you always seem to get duds? You buy a book that you’ve really been looking forward to, but it ends up being a huge disappointment. So now you’ve found you’re way here looking for a home run in some of the best selling fantasy books.
Well you’re in luck. Below you’ll find a list of the best selling fantasy books as of December 1st 2018.
Just a heads up, these are the top best sellers on Amazon. And they’ve been there for quite some time. I have done some legwork for you and weeded out the books that aren’t really fantasy or are duplicates (like you probably don’t care to see Chamber of Secrets immediately after Sorcerer’s Stone, so I’ve excluded Book 2 from this list).
If you’d rather see the best selling new releases, I’ll have another post for that coming soon. Once it’s live, it’ll be linked here.
Best selling fantasy books
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive.
2. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.
3. Storm Glass by Jeff Wheeler
Theirs is a world of opposites. The privileged live in sky manors held aloft by a secretive magic known only as the Mysteries. Below, the earthbound poor are forced into factory work to maintain the engine of commerce. Only the wealthy can afford to learn the Mysteries, and they use their knowledge to further lock their hold on society.
4. The Magic Kingdom of Landover by Terry Brooks
Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday can’t fathom what lies ahead when he purchases Landover—a magical kingdom of chivalry and sorcery—from Meeks, the mysterious seller who placed the ad. Weary and jaded, Ben clings to the ad’s promise: “Escape into your dreams.” But Landover is not the enchanted idyll he expected.
5. Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin
The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO’s Game of Thrones.
6. Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the epic Year One returns with Of Blood and Bone, a new tale of terror and magick in a brand new world.
7. Gods of Magic by Linsey Hall
Rules for Living: Lay low. Kick butt. Hide my magic.
The magical world thinks I’m normal. They’re wrong. I’m demon touched—filled with dark, deadly magic. Hiding my power is the only way to survive. Problem is, I’m about to start my first term at the best Academy of Magic in the world. But how long can I keep my secret?
8. Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven by Bella Forrest
A mature Young Adult fantasy with a twisty, Potter-esque feel — welcome to the world of Harley Merlin…
Being an empath has its advantages. Nineteen-year-old Harley Merlin can sense people’s emotions, among other things. It’s how she snagged her first job pinpointing cheaters at a casino.
9. The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
The second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
10. Vax Humana by Michael Anderle
James was raised by some good men. What would have happened if twisted cultists like the Brotherhood had found him instead of Fathers McCartney and Thomas?
It’s time to find out more about the Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone.
Final Thoughts
Well there’s the top 10 best selling fantasy books of December 2018. Hopefully you found what you’re looking for.
If not, you might be interested in this list of books like Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson or this list of books like Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.