The most popular epic fantasy books of 2026

Epic fantasy tells big stories in invented worlds. Expect maps, long journeys, warring kingdoms, ancient prophecies and a cast large enough to need a list at the back. These are books to sink into, often across a whole series, where the fate of a realm hangs on a few unlikely heroes. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Verity Guild
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Verity Guild

Mai Corland

Published 2026

512 pages

Dominion
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Dominion

Jean Kwok

Published 2026

448 pages

Critical Role
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Critical Role

Rin Chupeco, Nadia El-Fassi, Critical Role, Mike Chen, Dani Carr, Kiri Callaghan, Mae Catt, Nino Cipri, Betsy Aoki, K. Chase

Published 2026

304 pages

Dragonlance
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Dragonlance

Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weis

Published 2026

352 pages

The Two Swords
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The Two Swords

R. A. Salvatore

Published 2026

400 pages

The Lone Drow
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The Lone Drow

R. A. Salvatore

Published 2026

448 pages

Veil of Kings
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Veil of Kings

Michelle Kirby

Published 2026

375 pages