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24 alternatives to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

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. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Harry Potter Series▲70

   Another classic fantasy series

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Lord of the Rings▲74

   50th Anniversary edition that holds ALL THE BOOKS

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Lord of the Flies▲63

   Some call it the "Hunger Games before Hunger Games"

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Wheel Of Time (series)▲65

   Mazing epic fantasy series by Robert Jordan

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Harry Potter and the Cursed Child▲133

   The eighth book in the magical series!

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lego The Hobbit▲57

   JRR Tolkein's The Hobbit .... with LEGOs!

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7TF
   Top Fantasy Reads – Fantasy books Reddit is reading▲107

   2020 · topfantasyreads.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   How to Read a Book▲92

   The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Magic▲66

   Explore the history of magic + magicians!

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Inheritance▲65

    The final book in the Eragon Saga

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Eragon▲65

    Incredible Sci-fi story of Eragon the Dragon Rider

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Quidditch Through the Ages▲66

    The most checked-out book in the Hogwarts Library

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Tales of Beedle the Bard▲11

    J. K. Rowling

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Abomination▲59

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

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Dinosaur Lords▲54

    A cross between Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Folio Society Science Fiction and Fantasy books▲60

    Beautiful illustrated hardcover classics of SF & Fantasy

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Dune▲62

    The science fiction masterpiece that defined a generation

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child▲20

    The eight book is finally here!

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher▲61

    The first book of the Witcher series

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Story▲83

    The classic guide to the fundamentals of storytelling

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Interview with the Vampire ▲75

    Number 1 in series (Vampire Chronicles)

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tree and Leaf▲75

    J.R.R. Tolkien's thoughts on creativity and work

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Eldest▲62

    Eragon the Dragon rider Vol. 2

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    To Kill A Mockingbird▲71

    Pulitzer Prize winner, an American classic

    2016 · 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 →