World Book Day 2025: Top Fantasy Novels
Harry Potter Series
By J.K. Rowling. The best-selling book series ever, with over 600 million copies sold worldwide. Follows a young wizard`s education and fight against evil.
The Lord of the Rings
By J.R.R. Tolkien. An epic high-fantasy classic selling over 150 million copies. Chronicles the perilous quest to destroy the powerful and corrupting One Ring.
The Hobbit
By J.R.R. Tolkien. Often read before LOTR, this beloved tale has sold over 100 million copies. Follows Bilbo Baggins on an unexpected adventure with dwarves.
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupery. A unique philosophical fantasy with over 140 million sales. Explores life and human nature through a pilot meeting a young prince.
Twilight Saga
By Stephenie Meyer. A hugely popular paranormal romance/fantasy series with over 160 million copies sold. Focuses on a human girl falling for a vampire.
The Chronicles of Narnia
By C.S. Lewis, this fantasy children`s series has sold over 100 million copies. Features adventures of children transported to the magical land of Narnia.
A Song of Ice and Fire
By George R.R. Martin. Known widely via TV`s Game of Thrones, this epic series has sold over 90 million copies. Features complex politics and gritty realism.