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I read a lot of fantasy/supernatural books and there are so many great, original stories out there. With fantasy/supernatural books I believe there really is no limit to the amount of great ideas that can be written, but I was just wondering, what are your favourite fantasy/supernatural books?

While I must admit that I have not read a lot in the genre, I love both the works of Edger Allen Poe as well as HP Lovecraft.

I particularly love the Cthulhu Mythos that Lovecraft created.

r u talking about like young adult fantasy books? if so, I know a lot... but if you're talking about adult fantasy books I know like, nothing

Emperorbjt wrote:While I must admit that I have not read a lot in the genre, I love both the works of Edger Allen Poe as well as HP Lovecraft.

I particularly love the Cthulhu Mythos that Lovecraft created.

Ah, I've heard of them, but I haven't ever read them

funnyduck84 wrote:r u talking about like young adult fantasy books? if so, I know a lot... but if you're talking about adult fantasy books I know like, nothing

Any. I mostly read young adult fantasy books. I find them more interesting somehow, they seem more imaginative. Adult fantasy books always seem to have pointless adult themes that kind of ruin the fantasy/supernatural side of things, in my opinion.

dangerousandmoving wrote:

Emperorbjt wrote:While I must admit that I have not read a lot in the genre, I love both the works of Edger Allen Poe as well as HP Lovecraft.

I particularly love the Cthulhu Mythos that Lovecraft created.

Ah, I've heard of them, but I haven't ever read them

Poe can be a little challenging when first approached. His writing style is a little awkward. He is well worth the effort if one sticks with him.

Lovecraft is a bit more accessible. A good compilation of his stories is a great way to start. Many of his stories revolve around an ancient group of aliens, who at times resemble demonic forces, that are reawakening and creating general problems and horror for mankind. This "Cthulhu Mythos" seems to me precursor to many modern stories and TV shows. I find that the old X - Files was heavily influenced by Lovecraft.

Emperorbjt wrote:

dangerousandmoving wrote:

Emperorbjt wrote:While I must admit that I have not read a lot in the genre, I love both the works of Edger Allen Poe as well as HP Lovecraft.

I particularly love the Cthulhu Mythos that Lovecraft created.

Ah, I've heard of them, but I haven't ever read them

Poe can be a little challenging when first approached. His writing style is a little awkward. He is well worth the effort if one sticks with him.

Lovecraft is a bit more accessible. A good compilation of his stories is a great way to start. Many of his stories revolve around an ancient group of aliens, who at times resemble demonic forces, that are reawakening and creating general problems and horror for mankind. This "Cthulhu Mythos" seems to me precursor to many modern stories and TV shows. I find that the old X - Files was heavily influenced by Lovecraft.

I see, sounds interesting. Not sure it's something I'd enjoy reading though

There are so many authors out there writing for a younger and younger audience. I really enjoyed the wit of Vivian vandeVelde's Heir Apparent. And Garth Nix from Australia has an exquisite series starting with Sabriel. There is better storytelling in children's stories because they don't get bogged down in sex scenes.

If one had to choose the single best fantasy novel of all time, I think it would almost undoubtedly be J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings...a book that's so good it's almost in a class by itself.

...and yet it did not make the top 100 books....