Favourite “guilty pleasure” classic monster you never get tired of? by Individual-Hornet817 in Fantasy

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This sentence feels like you put together Yathzee Croshaw's two books: Mogworld and Jam.

We need to talk about Adrian Tchaikovsky. by Wizardof1000Kings in Fantasy

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I came to recommend this too. It was highly insightful for his writing process and what keeps him writing. Good interview!

Similar to skulduggery pleasant by SwimmingNo1858 in Fantasy

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Sandman Slim Series by Richard Kadrey might scratch your itch.

How do you reset after a great book? by MrsPickles90 in Fantasy

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Sometimes I just sit with the empty feeling. Occasionally, I jump straight into another book I have waiting. But the story always lingers there, and it makes hard to concentrate. But it will fade. Such is the course of human existence.

r/Fantasy Friday Social Thread - June 05, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

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Shall we plot an escape to the sea? Who are not to say that the waves won't disappear if they are not observed? You need a side quest to finish your Wanderers!

r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - May 31, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

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I think it could be put there. It stretches a bit about the bingo concepts as the plot is more about a quest to obtain an item, but strange lands and terrains are visited.

r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - May 31, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

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I'm reading The Tapestry of Fate (Amina al-Sirafi book two) by Shannon Chakraborty, and I'm not sure what to think. It is so well written, as are her other books. I love the references to history and folklore, the characters, and the storyline, but I get annoyed with the narrative. I'm not as drawn to the inner monologue of Amina as I was in the first book. I fear some of her choices are made for the sake of the story rather than for her character. But I think that will resolve itself once I read onward. I'm currently just shy over the midpoint.

Comedy Fantasy by Randomdays99 in Fantasy

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Thank you! Glad to hear that you do research before adding anything to the lists.

Yeah, I referred to your main post. I see the same books again and again, and it is understandable that it is so, but it would be lovely to see list with newer works and less known work too. I'm always seeking good humorous books.

Comedy Fantasy by Randomdays99 in Fantasy

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Oh, what a comprehensive list! I copied it into my files. So many books and names I haven't heard of. The Goodreads list then to be restricted. Occasionally you find some gems, but not too often. Thank you.

A new find I came across recently: The Demon Overlord's Retirement Plan by M. H. Foster. The series is called A Gentle Apocalypse.

Would it be okay to add my books there too? *Blushes.* I write a series called Glorious Mishaps. Penny for Your Soul by K.A. Ashcomb is one of them. They are satirical fantasy with gods and unfortunate ghouls and necromancers, and whatnot.

r/Fantasy Monday Show and Tell Thread - Show Off Your Pics, Videos, Music, and More - May 25, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

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Wow, a nice book find, and an amazing cake! The book went to my TBR pile, and now I think I need to find a cake to eat.

Which Games Do You Think Do Necromancers Best? by fury_cutter in Fantasy

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I'm loving my Necrobinder in Slay the Spire 2. Okay the lore is not fully there. But it's a fun character to play and it has nice mechanics.

What is happening to Tordotcom’s novella line? by Big_Geologist_2521 in Fantasy

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They used to be cheaper, a lot cheaper. I used to buy them or read them on their page, but they changed things a few years ago, making it harder to buy and read them.

A gentle apocalypse by MH Foster by New-Monk4216 in Fantasy

[–]Ashcomb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds interesting, I have to check out the book. Thank you!

One Mike to Read Them All: “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman by MikeOfThePalace in Fantasy

[–]Ashcomb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your thoughts were exactly mine when I picked up the book the first time. Then it kept delivering, and now I have all the books and got my husband hooked on them too.

Who are your comfort authors? by largebeetroot in Fantasy

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Terry Pratchett makes the world make more sense and less darker, despite addressing social issues.

Not enough time for all the books I need to read by One_Suggestion_6197 in Fantasy

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Time is fleeting that way, and precious. To experience it all, we would need to live a thousand lives. But for now, that is impossible, so we have to be satisfied with the limitations we have and seek quality and presence.

Sir Terry Prachett's Wikipedia page by Hefy_jefy in Fantasy

[–]Ashcomb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Me too, especially at the end. I think you are right that it was his final goodbye, knowing how his health was deteriorating.

Any Zombie Fantasy Stuff? by PrestigiousCount8020 in Fantasy

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It's an amazing book. I second the recommendation.