Fantasy books have taken the world by storm. Not only are fantasy books popular among children, but adults enjoy reading fantasy books as well. There are several fantasy books out there but some classics like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire will always remain popular no matter what year you are in. Especially now with the creation of movies and TV series from these fantasy books, the popularity of fantasy books has only risen. Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Twilight etc. have been adapted to movies and TV shows and are a hit among their targeted audiences.
Now fantasy books have been written for God-knows-how-long. I will discuss only those fantasy books which are popular in 2012. These books contain classics, as well as some which became popular after they were adapted to movies. Nevertheless all the fantasy books listed in this list are popular among readers and have huge fan bases.
Here are the top 10 popular fantasy books of 2012:
10. Twilight: Breaking Dawn
Twilight: Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final part of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. It was adapted into the movie Breaking Dawn which was released in two parts. Breaking Dawn is written in three parts, where one part is from the perspective of Bella, while the last part is from the perspective of Jack. The novel was released in 2008 and is still popular among teens.
9. The First Law: The Blade Itself
The First Law: The Blade Itself
The Blade Itself is the first part of the trilogy, The First Law. It is written by Joe Abercombie. It is one of the recent hits as this novel was released in 2006. The trilogy has received very positive reviews and this being the first part, is the most popular among the trilogy. The Blade Itself is number 9 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012.
8. The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is number 8 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012. The Hunger Games trilogy is a worldwide sensation and now with the release of the movie by the same name, the sale and popularity has risen a lot. The Hunger Games is popular among teens and young adults. It has garnered positive reviews from critics and sold more than a million copies worldwide.
7. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Two Towers
The Two Towers is number 7 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012. It is part two of the classic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. It is a fact that Lord of the Rings has a massive fan base and is an all-time classic. It is still popular among people of all ages. Lord of the Rings trilogy was written from 1937 to 1949, but is still popular worldwide. It has sold more than 150 million copies.
6. The Hobbit
The Hobbit
The Hobbit, written by J.R.R Tolkien, is an all time classic and lies number 6 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012. Initially targeted towards children, The Hobbit has gotten popular among people of all ages. It is seen as a predecessor to Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Hobbit has received critical acclaim and is regarded as a children’s classic.
5. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows is the seventh and last part of Harry Potter series. To date, the series is the most selling series of all time. Deathly Hallows is number 5 on the list of top 10 popular fantasy books 2012. The series has also been adapted to the movies. Harry Potter books have a strong and loyal fan base and even now, these books are very popular. The Deathly Hallows was the most popular Harry Potter book in 2012.
4. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Return of the King
Return of the King is the final part of Lord of the Rings trilogy. It saw an end to what was an amazing and an all time classic trilogy. Return of the King is number 4 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012.
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring
The first part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring is a book by J.R.R Tolkien. The book as well as the whole series has been adapted to movie trilogy. The book is an all time classic. The Fellowship of the Ring is number 3 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012.
2. A Song Of Ice And Fire: Clash Of Kings
Clash Of Kings
Clash of Kings is the second part of the book series, A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R Martin. Written way back in the 1990’s, the book series has become a worldwide sensation, thanks to the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones. The series is set in a fantasy world of seven kingdoms. Many critics feel that Clash of Kings is the best book of the series. It is number 2 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012.
1. A Song Of Ice And Fire: Game Of Thrones
Game Of Thrones
Game of Thrones is the first part of the immensely popular book series, A Song Of Ice And Fire. It is number 1 on the list of the top 10 popular fantasy books 2012. The series has been adapted in a hit TV show, HBO’s Game of Thrones. The series has made the book series get even more popular and as things stand, Game of Thrones is the most popular fantasy book of 2012.
This was the list of the top 10 Popular Fantasy Books 2012. Let me know what are your favorites in the comments below.
