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24 alternatives to Harry Potter Series

Another classic fantasy series

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Harry Potter Series launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings▲65

   Classic Fantasy Series

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Harry Potter and the Cursed Child▲133

   The eighth book in the magical series!

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Magic▲66

   Explore the history of magic + magicians!

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Quidditch Through the Ages▲66

   The most checked-out book in the Hogwarts Library

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Harry Potter and the Cursed Child▲20

   The eight book is finally here!

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Quibbler: A Harry Potter Book Club▲7

   It's still magical af, but we have some quibbles.

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Inheritance▲65

   The final book in the Eragon Saga

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Wonderbook▲78

   The Illustrated guide to creating imaginative fiction

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Magicians▲68

   "Hogwarts was never like this.” - George R.R. Martin

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher▲61

    The first book of the Witcher series

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Tales of Beedle the Bard▲11

    J. K. Rowling

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Eldest▲62

    Eragon the Dragon rider Vol. 2

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lord of the Flies▲63

    Some call it the "Hunger Games before Hunger Games"

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Abomination▲59

    "Game of Thrones by way of H.P. Lovecraft"

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them▲71

    Straight from the library at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Magic Words▲58

    The science and secrets behind seven words

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe▲65

    A classic from C.S. Lewis

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Hello Tech Pros: Developing an Epic D&D Campaign Story▲61

    Like writing a series of adventure books

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Flip Book Fan▲54

    A breezy little book

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    How to Read a Book▲92

    The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    His Dark Materials Trilogy▲74

    Philip Pullman's classic magical trilogy

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Prosper!▲55

    How to create a world worth inheriting

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Story▲83

    The classic guide to the fundamentals of storytelling

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Where Wizards Stay Up Late▲56

    A History of the Origins of the Internet

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →