Fantasy Book News

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, March 4, 2012

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:59 +0000

The Vampire King debuts at number 4 this week, with Kindle books continuing to reign supreme.

11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
The Vampire King (Kindle) by Heather Killough-Walden
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Perfect Blood (Kindle) by Kim Harrison

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, February 26, 2012

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:01 +0000

All Kindle, all day, baby. Kindle, and digital sales in general, are on a skyrocketing path to the moon in 2012. George R.R. Martin continues to own the top 5, and with season 2 of the Game of Thrones HBO series opener a little more than a month away, expect to see healthy sales in the series continue.

A Perfect Blood (Kindle) by Kim Harrison
11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
The Summer Set (Kindle) by Jay Province

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, January 8, 2012

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:33:30 +0000

Looks like a few people got Kindles for Christmas. With e-book sales skyrocketing from $62 million in 2008 to $863 million in 2010, its no surprise. While people purchased hardcovers prior to Christmas to give as gifts, Kindle Fire sales will likely push hardcovers out of the top five for a while. Also notable that smaller, bite-size books are rising in popularity along with e-books. A Modern Witch, below, is available for $1.99 for the Kindle. Its going to be a wild ride in 2012.

11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
A Modern Witch (Kindle) by Debora Geary
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Clash of Kings (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, December 25, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:52 +0000

This Christmas weekend Stephen King’s Kindle edition swaps place with his hardcover edition for first place, A Game of Thrones jumps in front of A Dance with Dragons, and a .99 Kindle book makes the top 5.

Here’s hoping you receive all your literary wishes this holiday season!

11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
HeartsBlood (Kindle) by Carolyn McCray

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, December 18, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:43:33 +0000

The hardcover versions of the latest by King and Martin take precedence this Christmas week, as it seems like giving a physical object still feels more appropriate as a gift for the moment.

11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
A Dance with Dragons (Hardcover) by George R.R. Martin
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, December 11, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:59 +0000

Stephen King sits on top this holiday season, with George R.R. Martin continuing to sell novels like hot cakes.

11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
Mary’s Son (Kindle) by Darryl Nyznyk

Fantasy Blogosphere: November 28, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:48 +0000

The Alloy of Law reviews are pouring in, but sadly the biggest news is the passing of Anne McCaffrey. We have lost one of the greats. Her craft will be continued by the current crop of talented fantasy authors, and you can check out interviews with a few current greats like R.A. Salvatore, Patrick Rothfuss, Lev Grossman, Terry Brooks and Daniel Abraham below. Also, Brandon Sanderson talks about writing the Infinity Blade novella. Cool stuff.

Review: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Review: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson @ Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin’ News & Reviews
Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie @ The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Review: The Gunslinger by Stephen King @ BestFantasyBooks
Review: The Prodigal Mage by Karen Miller @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: Neverwinter by R.A. Salvatore @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: R.A. Salvatore @ Geeks of Doom
Interview: Patrick Rothfuss @ Gollancz
Interview: Daniel Abraham @ Black Gate
Interview: Lev Grossman @ MTV
Interview: Paolo Bacigalupi @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: Lev Grossman @ i09
Interview: Terry Brooks @ Suvudu
Interview: Felicia Day @ Los Angeles Times
Interview: David Anthony Durham @ If You’re Just Joining Us
Authors: Anne McCaffrey dies at 85 @ NY Times
TV: First look at Game of Thrones: Season 2 @ Fanboy
Video Games: Brandon Sanderson on Infinity Blade novella @ IGN
Video Games: Game of Thrones: Genesis review @ EuroGamer
Video Games: Game of Thrones: Genesis review @ Video Game Writers

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, November 27, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:00:02 +0000

Stephen King continues to dominate the holiday season, but George R.R. Martin is still scooping up large swaths of bestseller weeks. Its likely Martin will rank first for the annual review.

11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Audiobook) by Gregory Maguire

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, November 13, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:20 +0000

Stephen King takes first and second this week, with two different formats of the same novel. A Dance with Dragons remains strong, with The Allow of Law by Brandon Sanderson making its debut in fifth.

11/22/63: A Novel (Kindle) by Stephen King
11/22/63: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen King
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
The Night Circus (Kindle) by Erin Morgenstern
The Alloy of Law (Kindle) by Brandon Sanderson

Amazon’s Top 5 Fantasy Books, October 30, 2011

Jeff Pelletier — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:46:38 +0000

George R.R. Martin continues to own the majority of books in the top 5 with Erin Morgenstern holding first place. Stephen King’s latest rounds out the top 5 this week.

The Night Circus (Kindle) by Erin Morgenstern
A Dance with Dragons (Kindle) by George R.R. Martin
11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin