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Hello everyone and welcome to my long awaited favourite fantasy books of all time video! I've gotten to the point where I make a 'favourite books of all time video' every year or two. But I've been waiting for this one because I'm an indecisive human being and I'm just so excited about so many fantasy books at any given point. But here we are! And I'm already concerned that His Dark Materials should have been higher on the list bc I'm just about to finish the final book!
This list includes high fantasy, magical realism, middle grade / YA books and anything that really falls into the speculative / fantasy genre.
I hope you guys enjoy this video and find some fun fantasy books to read! Take care 💛
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WELCOME to my *long awaited* (I mean, I'm not sure you guys were waiting but I CERTAINLY WAS) favourite fantasy books of all time! This was supposed to be ten books. This was more than ten books. This video became more chaotic than I thought it would but I hope you enjoy it 😅
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Always love a top 10-ish fantasy list! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I only read Six of Crows, The Priory of the Orange Tree and Harry Potter series.. Thank you for the recommendation..😍😊
I found it really cute that you were struggling to keep the list within 12 but eventually gave up 😂 it just means you have read so many books that you love and that's amazing!
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Hi from Japan! This is my first time to watch your video and I was so surprised that “lonely castle in the mirror” has English version!!!! I read this in Japanese and I wanted to recommend this to my friend who is a book warm so glad to know that! Your video is absolutely fantastic and I’m already excited to watch another video from you:))
So many amazing books! Can't wait to get started on some of these!
i love howl's moving castle so much! just when i thought the movie couldn't get any better, the book proves me otherwise. it's so magical, whimsical, comedic, and super-duper enjoyable!
Would you mind putting a list of the books mentioned in the infobox, because I always have to take pictures of the names of the books so I can add them to my TBR list:))
Howl's Moving Castle was the book that made me want to be an author
Mistborn for me 😇
@@MetalGildarts I read Mistborn for the first time last year! Awesome story. My first Brandon Sanderson book was Skyward. You should definitely check it out if you haven't yet. It rocked.
@@candicejarrett yeah I’ve all his main stuff. Skyward was good. Not really into sci fi but I liked it.
As the resident Gaiman Stan of all my friend groups, I absolutely adore how you've fallen head over heels in love with his work. I wish I was still discovering his magic like you are. Absolutely loved how you went back to back to back with the Gaiman's in the middle 💜
Managed to get half-way through the video before I just _had_ to get up, make myself a cup of tea and go read... Your videos always make me want to read, but also now I have to finish my current book so I can start on all the 12/13 books you recommended!
If you like Howl’s Moving Castle, you should try The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. The main character is just like Howl but you get sooo many more scenes because its a series AND it’s from his POV. I think you would love it. The Thief is the first book and it may seem a little slow but don’t judge the series based on that. It just gets better and better with each book. Please give it a try. ❤️
I started Priory of the Orange Tree because of your recommendation and am almost done!! It's fantastic, thank you!!!
I'm reading it right now and it's so good!
Ohhh i just got it. I'm so excited!
You have made me soo excited to start reading Lonely Castle in the mirror and Piranesi.
We seem to have quite a few favourites in common, so that bumps the ones you recommend that I haven't read yet up on my TBR. I also purchased The Lonely Castle in the Mirror recently so this makes me excited to read it!
I couldn't keep a smile off my face listening to you enthuse wildly over shared favourites - I've read most of the books on this list and they are absolutely, remarkably wonderful. Aghhh Howl's moving castle and its sequels!! Recently have been loving naomi novik's books...the mythic weaving ins are soo beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this timeless fantasy list, many of them are high also on my list with plenty of fond memories to carry along.
I've been in a major fantasy mood, so looking forward to checking some of these out!
You're videos are always calming. I love it 🦋🦋
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To be honest, for me... The more books you include, the better 😂 then we have more recomendations to read and we get to know you better 💕
Oh, and huge congratulations for your selkie story that got published!!! Im super happy for you ☺️
Thank you so much!! 💛💛
Yesss I’m glad this video was recommended to me! I love all types of fantasy books :) Thank you for the new recommendations!! ❤️
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Haha your top 3 books are all on my tbr! I'm actually waiting for Howl's Moving Castle to arrive in the mail atm, it's so funny that I never read it as a kid because I read a lot of Jones's other books and loved them.
I just picked up Howl's Moving Castle after your recommendation, and I am absolutely in love. I completely see why it tops this list, as it's soared to the top of mine as well. I didn't expect this book to hit so close to my heart. I thank you endlessly for sharing this! 💙💙💙
I absolutely love your aesthetics. You have a great eye for colors and setting a cozy tone for your videos!
Your number one book and your book zero are something we have in common. I loved HP, but I think what gave me the push to write was Howl's Moving Castle. I love that the story was whimsical and fun, and you could just lose yourself in a grand adventure.
I can't agree completely with your Neverwhere feelings. It actually ended up in my DNR list :(
Either way, great vid! Can't wait to read some of your recommendations!
The Ocean at the end of the lane really caught me by surprise. It was my first (and much to my regret only to date) Gaiman book. It really hit me in the feels. I really should read more his works
Amazing list. Totally deserve a part 2 ♡
I loved this list!! Going to go and buy some today 😊 and I've had the ocean at the end of the lane forever, I must must read it!
I would love to see a full video of your love for Harry Potter 🥺 I’ve been yearning to see someone else with the same experience with and soul-wrenching love for Harry Potter make a video about it! I think because it’s so integral to so many people’s lives, many TH-camrs perhaps think it’s redundant to talk about it but I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you so much!! I needed some new books to read. Now I have a list!
Yay! Hope you enjoy them 💛💛
I needed some new reads, perfect timing! 💕
Water for Elephants is a book that sounds up your alley. The level of detail in this book was remarkable. Also Princess Bride.
I love Jonathan Stange & Mr Norrell so much that I collect multiple editions. OBSESSED.
I haven't even finished the video yet because the SECOND i heard jonathan strange & mr norrell I audibly gasped. that's my favourite book of all time, you're the first booktuber I've seen to mention it!! sorry I just got excited. I've been meaning to read many books on your list - all 3 gaiman books and priory of the orange tree - so now I will definitely do so.
I’m reading the priory of the orange tree at the moment! Just started it today and really enjoying it!
Thank you for so many recommendations!! I’m reading House in the Cerulean Sea right now because of you 😊 definitely added more to my Goodreads list.
Hey Christy, another wonderful video from you ♥️ thank you for being truly amazing and for the recommendations!
I think you’d like the Aria of Steel trilogy, btw. Give it a try, love love love the series!
Wishing you all the very best… keep smiling 🌷
Love this video ♥️. I added some of these to my never ending list.
Piranesi was SOOOO good, I read it in two days. Thanks for the recommendations!!
I’m a LOTR affectionado myself, although I did enjoy this list as a primer into contemporary fantasy. LOTR legendarium is where it’s at for me, but I did fancy all of your input. Thank you.
Awesome video! Got a lot of great recs😄 .Thank you Christy💕
You're so welcome!! 😊💛
Hahaha I loved this video so much! It made chuckle and smile…..and fantasy is my favourite too!
I love that you keep on mentioning Lonely Castle in the Mirror 💗 it's still so underrated 🥺
omg I just finished Howl's moving castle yesterday for the first time and YES it has become one of my top 3 favorite books of all time!!! it was so good and i'm still thinking about it!
I started reading because of Harry Potter, too! 😭 I finished the entire series in a week. And I have been chasing that high ever since. I will definitely try some of your recommendations! Thank you so much.
Damn good for you! I can't believe u read it in a week! I'm a slow reader it took me a year bc I stopped after book 4 and then resumed,love them!
I actually started reading The House in the Cerulean Sea because of you and even bought a copy for my sister to read so we can talk about it together. I’m currently like 8 chapters in and it’s not necessarily my favorite, but I’m sure it will speed up. I love little cute fantasy books. ♥️
I struggled with the first few chapters too! But I finished it and LOVED it. My theory is that it's meant to be a drag to read at first because Linus' life is a drag and then as his life picks up so does the book. My advice is that it doesn't have much action and it reads like it was meant to be a movie. It also really does kinda read like middle grade. I hope that helps!
@@stephaniem1107 thanks Stephanie! That actually makes a lot of sense.. pretty cool 🥰
I love your voice 🥺😭. Soooo soft 💖
7:06 - I think I'm going to buy this book. The description sound sooo interesting. Thanks you for that video😊
So calm and nice video. Beautiful background. Love this video ❤
Thank you 💛💛
I just finished Name of the Wind. I really liked it. I’m excited to read the next one
Great book list. Also love all the boardgames in the background, Root, Spirit Island, Clank, Through the Ages...
Neverwhere is one of my favorite books, too! Neil Gaiman is such a great storyteller. I bought Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell after watching the series but haven't really gotten around to reading it yet. Hopefully I can soon. 🖤
I've read Howl's Moving Castle way after I watched the movie, because I am afraid to admit, I didn't know it was a book. Both are really good.
I think it’s adorable that you went from top 10 to top 13 including a #0, shows how much you love books and it’s amazing. I would love to get into reading like this.
I’m the same with movies, I made a list for my then-boyfriend when he told me he doesn’t really watch movies and he told me to list my 10 favorite movies we can watch together. My list was 2 pages 🤣 he’s now my husband and I still force him to watch movies with me all the time haha!
I appreciate how many middle grade books you had on your list. I feel like no one ever talks about those books! Some of my FAVORITE books are middlegrade, like Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Okay I didn't think you'd convince me but you convinced me to read Piranesi!
Hi Christy! I can definitely relate to how difficult it is to come up with book lists like this one 😬 Got a few ideas for my fantasy TBR pile, so thanks for sharing!
Don't know if you are looking to expand the list, but I recently read A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay and thought you might enjoy it (historical fantasy + BEAUTIFUL writing and well-crafted female characters, yay).
Love both Fifth Season and Name of the Wind 💚
Haha I came looking for fantasy book reccs but I have read 11/12 of these books already haha! But I"m glad to have found your video because I'm guessing this means I will really enjoy your other reccs :)
new to your channel but a bit surprised it was mostly YA and stand-alones, just because so much fantasy is huge epic series lol. But I've added a few new books to my to-read list, thanks!
omgosh a mention of my fave ever book jonathan strange and mr norrell!
Based off your tastes, I think you may enjoy the Earthsea books. It's epic fantasy but it has some similar vibes to magical realism to me in parts of it.
I LIVE for those three Gaiman books. I never met anyone who would even mention Neverwhere which blew me away so so much. There’s a couple here I haven’t read, I will be happy to do so soon.
Just ordered 'priory of the orange tree' and added 'the fifth Season' to the list. Thnx for the tips😊
I so understand your struggle, every Neil Gaiman book is so unique and magical, I couldn’t have decided either :D lovely video 🧡
Yay!!! Thank you for the lovely suggestions. I’m starting Harry Potter on September 1! (First time ever reading!) and I’m definitely going to be picking up Jonathan strange and mr norrell. Just had a literature teacher who stated it was his favorite book!
I've read Howl's moving castle and I loved it, even more than the movie.
I'll read those books, I didn't know when or how I have to.
I was literally in the middle of typing you a comment about how Piranesi might grab your attention since you liked Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell! But of course you're on top of it! They're SUCH beautiful, strange, wondrous books!
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Oh I adored the cerulean sea! I really need to have a physical copy
Oh yes, I love the ocean at the end of the lane! I remember it feeling very eery and atmospheric
I just finished the Priory this month! Can't wait to get around to film a review for it
Susanna Clarke debut does sound really cool actually! I was a bit disappointed by Piranesi
Omg I literally JUST read howls moving castle last month! I did a reading vlog for each of them! Absolutely magical! And the humour!! 🤣🤣🤣
What a fabulous list of books
Seriously..your choices are soooo good. I recently read Howl's moving castle and I LOVED it. I just wish that I had not watched the movie before reading the book.
Love your energy :-) lots of books I haven’t read... You also presented a very different list than many others. With that in mind, and the fact that Rothfuss is on the list, what is your opinion of wheel of time, Brandon Sandersons enormous library of work (mistborn and stormlight archives primarily), a song of ice and fire and The gentleman bastards series?
Christy you are mesmerizingly amazing!
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I can't wait to read His Duck Materials :D
I read the first shadow and bone book, can’t wait for season 2 😊 Harry Potter, a curse so dark and lonely, angelfalll, and the mortal instruments are some of my favorite books, also love the Howl’s moving castle movie 😊
I LOVED The House in the Cerulean sea…so many themes. It made me cry as well. Lots of life lessons.
I just finished the northern light by Philip Pullman last night and i also really like it.
It's brilliant!! 💛
Videos like this are why my library loves me! I'm not rich enough to afford all the books I want to read, so I borrow a LOT from the library!
I thought that Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell sounded familiar and it turns out I was right! One of my teachers at uni composed the music for the mini-series! Now that I know that it is also one of your favorite books, I'll definitely add it to my TBR list!
Omg you have root the board game 🥰 I love that one!
I’ve read most of these and they are all favorites. If you enjoy Howls you should read the other books in the series or the Chrestomanci series as well
I highly recommend reading the novel "No. 6" it's absolutely one of my favourites!
Who's the author??!!
@@atomsandhormonesNo. 6 by Atsuko Asano
I love Fantasy!!! I always add the books you talk about into my amazon list lol it's 20 miles long at this point!! Have you read The Wayward Children by Seanan McGuire? I absolutely love this series. If you read it let us know!!!
Hello, just started watching your videos and I'm really having fun, my first book is ofcourse Harry Potter and it is what got me to reading but I only read the Percy Jackson franchise cause my aunt has those and I'm wondering if you have read them and if you haven't yet I highly recommend them.
So refreshing to see a favorites list that doesn t have the same books as everyone else, also i love howling s moving castle so much i didn t expect to see it in a book list ever and i'm so happy 😭🤍
If you like The Broken Earth trilogy I recommend the original Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. I feel that there are MANY little details in Broken Earth that Jemison "borrowed" from Mistborn.
Waaaah! I am excited to read The Howls Moving Castle. 🥰
yes!! #1 book is 😍
I like your reviews , very good :)
Which Neil Gaiman would you recommend starting with ? I love middle grade but I am open to other genres. have read the Percy Jackson series and those other series like The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and Trials of Apollo ? They are just as awesome as Harry Potter maybe even better than Harry Potter.
Personally I think a favorites list can consist of 12 books from only three authors if you want. 😂 My top 10 books of all time list has repeat authors. I have both Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and I want to read both of them so much!!! I may start with Piranesi. I need to give Howl’s Moving Castle another try. I didn’t enjoy it much when I tried it before. My two favorite fantasies of all time are The Lord of the Rings series and The Belgariad series by David Eddings. And right after that is the Percy Jackson series. I’ll be ordering The Lonely Castle in the Mirror from the UK soon, and I just recently bought Nights at the Circus. Angela Carter’s writing makes we want to hug everything she does, and yet I can necessarily say I love it because it’s always so visceral and earthy, if that makes sense.
Thank you so much for recommending The Ocean At The End of The Lane, it’s my favorite Neil Gaiman’s story now!!! It resonated a lot with my childhood, which made my reading experience so immersive. And Neverwhere was sooo good, especially the spin off about Marquis de Carabas. It seems I love dark fantasy, haha, probably why The Graveyard Book didn’t do much for me :)
Have you read the Merlin Cycle by Mary Stewart yet? I can also highly recommend the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett. Also Stardust by Neil Gaiman and The Alchemaster's Apprentice, The City of Dreaming Books as well as Rumo by Walter Moers or Rosemary and Rue by Seannan McGuire.
I am currently reading the prioryof the orange tree it's brilliant.
Hey..I wanna buy a book for my frnd
1.Heartless by Melissa Meyer
2.Spinning silver by Naomi Novik
3. To kill a kingdom by Alexandra Christo
Which book did you like the most?
I'm coming to this late via your LotR video, but based on what you mentioned liking in this video, I am 100% convinced that you would adore The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. An unusually self-aware female golem (brought by eastern European Jewish immigrants) and a long-contained jinni (unwittingly brought by Syrian Christian immigrants) meet in 1899 lower Manhattan.
Piranesi is my favourite book of all times. I adore it. I seriously think about it every single day. Today I celebrate 1 year since I read it the first time. Just because Sussana Clarke was ispired by Jorge Louis Borges for this masterpiece, I will read him aswell.
I have the Harry Potter series, The Ocean at the end of Lane, Six of Crows, The House on the Cerulean Sea and The Name of the Wind from your list. Lol we have a pretty similar taste in books 😍🤗
I read and loved Howl's Moving Castle. But it is sooo different to the Ghibli movie. I read somewhere that the Ghibli movie is book Howl propaganda and that is SO ACCURATE!
I just finished The Amber Spyglass now I can’t wait to watch the BBC/HBOMAX series!
Have you read the Tale of Despereaux? Is such a lovely story.... I read it as a child but never forgot of it , just like Anne of Green Gables :)
Omg perhaps you went to kinokuniya bookstore in shinjuku? The one on the 6th floor? Because I just went there the other day and bought 7 books!!! I really wanted to buy more but I composed myself😂 I just discovered that bookstore so I’ll be going back!
That was indeed the one!! Just above Nitori. They have a really wonderful selection 💛
@@christy-anne-jones yes that’s it! I’m planning on going back next month on my birthday!!
I tried reading Neverwhere but I couldn’t get past chapter 2. Does it get better? Should I try it again ?
Have you read: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenster and also her The Starless Sea?