SOME OF THE CLASSIC FANTASY BOOKS

 

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever The first book in this series is Lord Foul's Bane If you want to read epic fantasy that is just more than a fantasy you have to read this book and this series. You will not be disappointed. Donaldson is a master and these books are astonishing in their breadth and depth. Do not listen to the comparisons with Lord of the Rings. These are masterworks that stand on their own. Lord Fouls Bane

 

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien I can't add anything to the millions of words that have been written about this book. If you haven't read it then stop everything and get it. Few things in life are able to so easily transport you into another time and place like this book. The Hobbit

 

The EarthSea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuin - Sheer brilliance and sheer beauty. This was Harry Potter before Harry Potter.This is the original story of a young wizard who goes off to wizard school. The Earthcycle Quartet

 

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley If you like Arthurian epic fantasy this is a must have. It is a retelling of the legend through the eyes of the women around Arthur. The Mists of Avalon