Which Best Selling Books At The Moment Are Starting New Fantasy Series?

2026-07-21 10:02:30
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EllieHart
EllieHart
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The YA crossover hit is still 'The Isles of the Gods' by Amie Kaufman. Adventure, magic, gods, and a slow-burn romance—it's tailor-made for bestseller lists. Kaufman's name carries weight, and the marketing push was huge. It's a classic 'quest across magical islands' story executed with fantastic pacing and character banter. It feels like the start of something huge.
2026-07-22 00:58:54
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VedaSky
VedaSky
Book Guide Journalist
I judge by how long the hold list is at my library. The longest waits right now are for 'Fourth Wing', 'Emily Wilde', and 'The Sunlit Man'. Those are your factual bestsellers in terms of public demand. Library holds are a lagging indicator, but a very honest one—people are willing to wait months to read these for free.
2026-07-24 16:18:09
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JosiahSun
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My local bookstore's staff pick shelf is full of 'Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries' by Heather Fawcett. It's technically the start of a series, and its sequel just cemented its place. It's a bestseller because it's cozy, academic, and has a slow-burn romance. It's not epic war fantasy; it's a quieter, more character-driven entry that proves there's a huge audience for low-stakes, high-charm fantasy. The footnotes alone are delightful.
2026-07-25 09:24:44
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SweetOwl
SweetOwl
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You'd probably have better luck checking the NYT list or Amazon's fantasy bestsellers page. Those lists change weekly, and 'starting a new series' is a specific filter. A lot of the big names right now are in the middle of existing series, so fresh starts might be from slightly lesser-known authors breaking out. I'd keep an eye on debut author buzz in places like r/Fantasy.
2026-07-25 14:07:46
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TaraRoss
TaraRoss
Book Scout Analyst
I find the 'also bought' sections on Amazon more telling than the main list. If you look at a book like 'The Will of the Many', the 'also bought' is full of other serious, plot-heavy fantasies. For 'Emily Wilde', it's cozy fantasy and historical romance. Each represents a different 'bestseller' ecosystem within the broader fantasy genre.
2026-07-26 02:26:51
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