Every author begins as a reader. The stories that first captured my imagination still shape the way I write today, and many remain among my favorites to return to. This page is a place to share those books with you—novels that have stood the test of time, worlds that feel alive long after you close the cover, and authors whose work continues to inspire.
If you’re looking for fantasy that blends rich world-building, unforgettable characters, and the kind of storytelling that lingers, these are the books I most often recommend.
Theft of Swords
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan is the opening volume of The Riyria Revelations, introducing readers to Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater—an unlikely duo of thieves-for-hire who find themselves … Read More
Mistress of the Empire
Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts delivers a powerful conclusion to the trilogy, as Mara challenges the very foundations of Tsurani society. With everything she … Read More
The Way of Kings
The Way of Kings launches one of the most ambitious epics in fantasy. Sanderson introduces a sprawling world scarred by magical storms, where broken people struggle to rise as heroes … Read More
Daughter of the Empire
Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts is the opening to the Empire Trilogy, a series that blends epic fantasy with sharp political intrigue. It follows … Read More
Silverthorn
Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist continues the Riftwar Saga with higher stakes and darker turns. When an assassin’s blade poisons Princess Anita, Prince Arutha sets out on a desperate quest … Read More
Magician: Master
Magician: Master by Raymond E. Feist continues the story of Pug, once an orphan of Crydee, now transformed by his years among the Tsurani into something far greater than a … Read More
