My Top 10 Favorite Fantasy Novels

Today, we're discussing my all-time favorite books in the fantasy genre!
Books/series mentioned:
Island of the Aunts, by Eva Ibbotson
Shadowfell series by Juliet Marillier
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
The Prince and the Pilgrim by Mary Stewart
Beauty by Robin McKinley
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Wren to the Rescue by Sherwood Smith
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

[@clairhaney3123]

I just enjoyed watching and listening to you tell about your favorites (and not-so-favorites). You’re so easy to listen to and actually inspired me to try some fantasy reads.

[@WhileIReadwithKatieDodrill]

Thanks for watching! Let me know how you like the books if you try any of them!

[@Artisticer]

I could listen to you describe your favorite books all day, Katie!
I agree re. The Hobbit.
I have wonderful memories of reading the Harry Potter books. When our kids were young we had "storytime" after supper every night. I usually did the reading but the kids would occasionally take a turn. We so enjoyed that time together. As a matter of fact, even when they got into their teen years they'd still ask if we were going to read after supper. ❣

[@WhileIReadwithKatieDodrill]

Oh, your story time sounds wonderful! I read to Sarah every night, and sometimes I get tired of hearing, “Just one more book!” But I know it’s a special time that won’t last forever.

[@hootie413982]

I completely agree that The Hobbit is better than TLOTR.
And as for the characteristics of a good fantasy story... for me I hate when they wrap up too quickly. I love the 'happily ever after' part and I want to know details of how they lived happily ever after!

[@WhileIReadwithKatieDodrill]

That’s true! The happily ever after is very important.