 | Dragon of the Lost Sea (Dragon Series) by Laurence Yep
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01 This is an excellent book worth a read from any fantasy lover. Some knowledge of Chinese mythology enhances the experience, but is not necessary.
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 | The Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Dealing with Dragons / Searching for Dragons / Calling on Dragons / Talking to Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Buy new: $16.29 / Used from: $14.49 I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this series; the characters, the setting, the humor, and the adventure...
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 | Colors in the Dreamweaver's Loom by Beth Hilgartner
Buy used from: $1.99 Another classic book from my youth, Colors in the Dreamweaver's loom is a great novel that, while falling into some fantasy cliches, still manages to captivate me to this day.
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 | The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $12.00 How could I compile a list of my favorite books and not include this masterpiece? For those few who don't know, 'The Hobbit' is the story of Bilbo Baggins, Thirteen Dwarves, an enigmatic Wizard, and a Dragon (or more appropriately, a dragon's golden horde).
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 | The Annotated Alice: The Definitive Edition by Lewis Carroll
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $15.23 Of all the books on this list, the Wonderland books are undoubtedly the most classic. Pure fantasy, plain and simple, these books are great for kids and adults alike.
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 | Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) by J.K. Rowling
Buy used from: $43.95 I know it's a bit mainstream, but I can't rave enough about this, the most recent book series to capture my interest.
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 | Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Buy new: $13.67 / Used from: $9.67 There are no dragons or wise-cracking Dreamers here; this is dark fantasy, make no mistake. This is a tale of Cooger and Dark's Carnival, where the souls of the weak are tempted and harvested.
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 | The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman
Buy new: $8.00 / Used from: $4.27 A great book, usually remembered for the equally great movie. The cut version is better than the unaltered original, unless you're ready for a lecture on Florinese history.
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| Rincewind the Wizzard by Terry Pratchett
Buy used from: $0.88 Fantasy Comedy with way more emphasis on the comedy, Terry Pratchett's Discworld is the funniest series I've ever read. I particularly like the books about Rincewind and Death.
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 | Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $4.02 I know I'm going to get flak for putting a book with a religious tone on this list, but trust me when I say that this book is hilarious.
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 | The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lector) by Thomas Harris
Buy used from: $1.98 While this doesn't fit with the other books on this list, I nevertheless recommend it as the great thriller novel it is.
I also should mention that this book made me fail my first year of college algebra...it was that hard to put down. You've been warned.
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 | The Sword in the Stone by Terence Hanbury White
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $2.50 A great, classic novel on the early years of King Arthur and his tutor, Merlin the Magician. Fans of the Disney movie should definitely give this a read.
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 | Goblins in the Castle (Minstrel Book) by Bruce Coville
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01 Probably better for teens or younger, Goblins in the Castle is a great little fantasy book for younger readers.
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