The 15 Best Novels About Ghosts and Spirits, Ranked
Ghost stories aren't always scary and horrific, but they can be! Here are the best ghost novels that span all kinds of genres.
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The 10 Best Neil Gaiman Books, Ranked
Neil Gaiman is one of the greatest fantasy novelists of our time. Here are our favorite books and why they stand out.
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The 15 Best Fantasy Novels With Dragons and Mythical Creatures
The dragon is fantasy's mascot, but there's plenty more to love. These great novels feature dragons and all sorts of mythical creatures.
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The 10 Best Modern Fantasy Romance Novels That Are Just Lovely
Romance is a huge subgenre within fantasy. Buried among generic tales, you can find some truly beautiful stories—like these ones.
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The 20 Best Short Stories of All Time, Ranked
The short story is a tough written art form. These incredible short stories show how powerful a story can be in few words.
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The 10 Best Books About Utopias and Utopian Societies
These classic books of utopian literature propose what a perfect world might look like, how it might function, or if it's even possible.
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The 20 Best Long Fantasy Book Series That Are Worth It
Want a book series that'll hook you for months or years? These amazing fantasy book series are more epic than mere trilogies!
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The 20 Best Space Opera Books of All Time, Ranked
Looking for good old-fashioned space battles and space adventures? Here are the best space opera novels and series to check out!
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The 13 Best Fantasy Books for Adults, Ranked
Take a break from reality and immerse yourself in these awesome fantasy books for adults. That's right—fantasy isn't just for kids.
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The 15 Best Epistolary Novels Written as Letters or Diary Entries
Epistolary books are stories framed as letters, diaries, emails, clippings, etc. Here are the best ones that do justice to the format!
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The 15 Best Classic Fantasy Books of All Time, Ranked
Classic fantasy novels of the past may seem old, but they're classics for good reason—and definitely still worth reading!
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The 15 Best Relaxing Novels to Read When You Need to Destress
Want to slow down and unwind with a calm and peaceful read? Here are the most relaxing novels to help wipe your stress away.
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The 10 Best Pirate Novels of All Time, Ranked
These fun-packed pirate novels will have you feeling daring, adventurous, and maybe even a little emotional.
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The 15 Best Agatha Christie Novels of All Time, Ranked
Agatha Christie is the undisputed queen of murder mystery novels. Here are her best books still worth reading today!
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The 10 Best Zombie Novels of All Time, Ranked
Zombies are here to stay. These incredible zombie novels show why this horror subgenre has so much staying power.
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The 18 Greatest Classic Books of American Literature, Ranked
American writers have produced some of the most influential literary novels ever written. Here are the all-time must-read essentials.
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The 10 Best Novels About Demons and Angels, Ranked
Here are some of the best fiction books about demons and angels, two of the coolest mythical creatures in the history of literature!
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The 10 Best Fantasy Novels About Mages, Ranked
Mages are one of our favorite fantasy character archetypes. Here are some of the best fantasy books about mages ever written!
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The 10 Best Books by Brandon Sanderson, Ranked
Brandon Sanderson is one of the most prolific and influential fantasy writers of our time. Here are our favorite books of his.
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The 10 Best Dark Academia Novels of All Time, Ranked
These fascinating dark academia novels show why this aesthetic and subculture is so popular right now.
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The 15 Best Absurdist Fiction Novels With Surreal Stories
These delightfully absurd novels will whisk you away to surreal worlds and bizarre alternate realities that crinkle your brain.
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The 15 Best Modern Fantasy Authors Who Are Writing Today
There are so many great modern fantasy authors out there. Here are today's best fantasy writers with books worth reading.
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The 10 Best Apocalypse Novels About Impending Disaster
Apocalyptic fiction is one of the most varied genres in literature. Here are the best apocalypse books about doom on the horizon.
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The 15 Best Detective Novel Series of All Time, Ranked
Sink your teeth into these exciting detective book series that feature enigmatic crime solvers amidst thrilling mysteries.
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The 10 Best Mystery Books With Romance, Ranked
What makes mystery even more interesting? How about a dash of romance? These great novels strike a good balance!
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The 15 Best Novels About Vampires We Love, Ranked
The vampire genre doesn't revolve entirely around Twilight! Here are several vampire novels worth sinking your teeth into.
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The 10 Best Novels With Greek Mythology Elements
These incredible novels take elements of Greek mythology and spin them in fun and fascinating ways worth reading!
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The 10 Best Audiobooks for Road Trips (That Are Easy Listening)
Looking for a breezy audiobook to help pass the time on road trips? Here are some of our fiction and nonfiction favorites!
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The 16 Best Haruki Murakami Books, Ranked
These strange books by legendary author Haruki Murakami will forever alter your perception of reality—in a good way!
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The 10 Best Small-Town Romance Books, Ranked
Romance stories don't need to be grand and epic to feel warm and important. These small-town romance stories are proof of that.
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The 10 Best Japanese Novels (That You Can Read in English)
Some of the best books worth reading have come from the land of Japan. Check out these incredible Japanese novels.
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The 15 Best Thriller Books With Romance Done Right
Most thriller books have romance shoved in for no good reason. These ones strike the right balance between love and danger.
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The 10 Best Dystopian Novels of All Time, Ranked
Dystopian novels are equally fascinating and frightening. Here are the best ones and what they say about the world.
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The 15 Best Modern Sci-Fi Authors Who Are Writing Today
There are so many great modern sci-fi authors out there. Here are today's best sci-fi writers with books worth diving into.
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The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 20th Century (1900s)
Women have always been powerful writers, but they really began to shine during the 1900s. Here are the ones you need to know.
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The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 19th Century (1800s)
To this day, some of the most famous and influential writers were females from the 1800s. Here are the ones you need to know.
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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Books for Young Adults and Teenagers
Dig around a bit and you'll find lots of great sci-fi books—classic and modern—for adolescents transitioning into adulthood.
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The 10 Best Standalone Sci-Fi Books Worth Reading This Year
Some of the greatest science fiction novels aren't part of sprawling series over many, many books. Check out these great reads!
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The 5 Best Books in The Dresden Files Series, Ranked
The Dresden Files is one of the longest running fantasy novel series, and these books are the best ones of the franchise so far.
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The 5 Best Quotes From Discworld Worth Remembering
The Discworld novels are renowned for their wit and humor, resulting in many iconic quotes that speak truth to our world.
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The 10 Best Harry Potter Characters, Ranked (Book Version)
The Harry Potter books are filled with beloved characters. But which Harry Potter characters are truly the best written on the pages?
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The 12 Best Standalone Fantasy Books Worth Reading This Year
Fantasy is known for sprawling series, but standalone fantasy books—when done well—can pack more magic and adventure in one sitting.
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What Makes "Catcher in the Rye" a Literary Masterpiece? 4 Reasons
Catcher in the Rye is taught in literary classes all over the nation. Here's why this profound story remains a classic to this day.
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10 Must-Read High Fantasy Books That Are Still Relevant Today
High fantasy books open up many exciting worlds and stories. There are other exciting worlds to explore beyond Middle-Earth and Narnia.
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Why Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Is Worth Reading Again This Year
You've probably experienced A Christmas Carol in one form or another—but the original book still stands as the best version.
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5 Great Fiction Books That Should Be Adapted Into TV Series
There's nothing wrong with movie adaptations, but some novels are so densely packed that they would be better served as TV adaptations.
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The 5 Most Important Novels Every Teenager Should Read (And Why)
Not many books are actually worthy of being called "must-reads for teenagers," but there are a handful that do deserve that distinction.
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The 10 Best Spy Thriller Books About Spies (Who Aren't James Bond)
Spy novels can go beyond the basic tropes and cliches. Here are some great spy thriller books that aren't like James Bond!
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J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter Books Ruined the Young Adult Genre
The legendary success of Harry Potter has had rippling effects throughout literature. Here are some of the negative impacts on YA.
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Moby Dick, Explained: 4 Reasons Why It's the Greatest Novel Ever Written
What's so great about Moby Dick? Is it really that good of a book? Well, I think it's the greatest literary novel of all time. Here's why.
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The 7 Best Authors for Fairy Tale Retelling Books
Fairy tale retelling books are great for experiencing classic fairy tales and children's stories in a brand new way.
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The 10 Best Fantasy Audiobooks That Are Even Better Out Loud
Many fantasy stories are even better when you experience them out loud with a skilled narrator. Here are the fantasy audiobooks we recommend.
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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Audiobooks That Come to Life Off the Page
Want to experience sci-fi in a new way? Here are our recommendations for the best sci-fi audiobooks you have to listen to.
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The 9 Best Classic Sci-Fi Books That Are Essential Must-Reads
If you're a fan of modern science fiction, sometimes it can be nice to go back and see where it all started.
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The Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books With Humor: 5 Authors You Need to Read
Looking to crack a smile or even laugh out loud while reading about some fantastic worlds? Make sure to give these authors a look.
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The 7 Best Discworld Books to Start With and Read First, Ranked
If you're looking for a way to get started in Terry Pratchett's 41-book Discworld collection, try these awesome entry points.
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The 5 Best Books Based on Video Games (Actually Worth Reading)
Not all video game novelizations are bad! Experience the events of your favorite games in these amazing game-based book series,
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The 7 Best Literary One-Hit Wonder Authors (and Their Books)
Not all writers are prolific. Here are several books written by one-hit wonder authors that are nonetheless perfect.
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The 6 Best Cyberpunk Books That Are Essential Must-Read Classics
These amazing cyberpunk books will have you hooked into a world of robots, AI, and computer hackers.
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The Weirdest Fantasy Creatures From Real World Mythologies
Books can bring us crazy stories about amazing creatures, but some of these animals have been around for a long time.
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