Each guide below breaks down what makes a beloved author's work tick, what to look for in your next series, and a few honest recommendations — including, where it genuinely fits, my own.
Books Like Brandon Sanderson: What to Read Next
What to read after Stormlight: authors who share Sanderson's hard-rule magic and earned payoffs, plus a new twelve-book series beginning December 2026.
Books Like Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time: A Reading Guide
A reader's guide for Wheel of Time fans: what makes Robert Jordan's series work, what to look for next, and four series that carry part of it forward.
Books Like Terry Brooks: A Reading Guide for Shannara Fans
What to read after Shannara: the qualities that make Terry Brooks work, three read-alike series, and a new twelve-book saga that begins in December 2026.
Books Like Sword of Truth: What to Read After Terry Goodkind
What to read after Sword of Truth: why Goodkind's magic-with-a-price works, plus four series that share its DNA — including a new one arriving in 2026.
Books Like Robin Hobb: What to Read After the Realm of the Elderlings
What to read after Robin Hobb: why the Realm of the Elderlings works, the qualities worth seeking next, and four series that share its DNA.
Books Like Guy Gavriel Kay: A Reading Guide for Lyrical Epic Fantasy
What readers love in Guy Gavriel Kay's novels, which qualities to look for next, and four series that carry them — including one that begins in 2026.
How to Start a New Epic Fantasy Series in 2026
A practical guide to starting a new epic fantasy series in 2026: how to judge completion risk and release cadence, plus specific series worth beginning.