We often grow up loving fantasy. From the first time you encounter dragons to the first epic quest, those stories leave an impact. In this episode, we share the fantasy books that made us, and we want to know: what books made you love fantasy?

Are you in the mood for magic but don’t know where to start? Then this episode is for you! We dive into all of the fantasy subgenres, decoding what you can expect from each—and sharing our favorite recs to help you find your next favorite read.

Sometimes you aren’t able to spend months reading an entire fantasy series but still want the magic. We share our favorite stand alone fantasy novels to help you escape this world, without committing the next six months of your life to one series.