Why Read Cozy Fantasy Books?
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Or daunted by the challenges in your life--big or small? Consider escaping into a cozy fantasy book, where you will be surrounded by fireplaces,…
2026 Silmaril Awards: Most Magnificent Dragon Awards Ceremony
Welcome to the 2026 Awards Ceremony for the Most Magnificent Dragon! Prince Elias from The Gift of Dragons stands on the cliff behind his castle, resplendent in a crimson cloak…
2026 Silmaril Awards: Vote for the Most Magnificent Dragon
The nominations are in for this year's Silmaril Awards of the Most Magnificent Dragon! Of course, none of these dragons are nearly as majestic or fierce as me, Smaug. But…
Best Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books of 2025: Favorites and Must-Reads
Every year, I read (and listen to) as much fantasy and sci-fi as I can get my hands on, from epic fantasies to cozy comfort reads, and not enough sci-fi.…
20 Pirate Fantasy Books of the Seas and Skies
Argh. Avast ye matees! There's something so adventurous and reckless about pirate books. And when you add fantasy elements to them, well, you're in for a rollicking ride. Pirate fantasy…
15 Greek Mythology Inspired Fantasy Books
Greek mythology inspired books take the reader to ancient Greece, where you can watch the fall of Rome, talk to gods and goddesses, and possibly fall in love with a…
Which Brandon Sanderson Book Should You Read?
If you've been reading fantasy books for any length of time, then you've probably heard of Brandon Sanderson. He's one of the greatest fantasy authors of our time, but he's…
19 Cottagecore Fantasy Books for an Escape Into a Slower Life
Windchimes chattering, a path leading to a stone cottage surrounded by forest, the scent of a fresh baked apple pie wafting from the window: these images of cottagecore beckon you…
Historical Fantasy Books to Keep You Learning and Entertained
Engage your mind and your imagination with this list of historical fantasy books for both young adults and adults. Some people think that you can't learn while reading fantasy books,…
The Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books I Read in 2023
These are the books I read and rated in 2023 as four and five stars. In essence, they're the best of the best fantasy (and a little bit of sci-fi)…