Funny Epic Fantasy

Saving the world—accidentally, and badly. Destiny has terrible timing—and even worse paperwork. Join John Goodheart, the most reluctant Chosen One in Glorboria, as he bumbles through prophecies, bureaucratic dragons, and a fellowship of the profoundly unhelpful.

He will need more than bravery to survive what’s coming. Doomed to fight the Dark King, Stone must find the path to save every living soul from the ferocious dark dragons. Together with his friends: Ceres, rambunctious and shrewd, Adler; snide and courageous, and Corvaire; of the legendary knights of Darakan, they must find the new powerful sorceresses— the Majestic Wilds. But they’ll have to be quick— for the warring kings will surely be after them soon. Not to mention King Arken Shadowborn and his own monstrous dragon. Will they be able to find these new Majestic Wilds in time? ...

The first novel in the First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian—leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and...

Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap out of the audio, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse.

A boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in this riotously funny fantasy-adventure Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend--that's right, just one--at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like...

Can a stuttering wizard become the hero of legend? Marvin is a wizard… kind of. He’s got magic, a glowing horn, and a scroll of Fireball he’s too nervous to use. He also stutters when he's scared, trips over his own cloak, and never expected to be chosen for anything legendary. But when a shattered crown from an ancient hero starts glowing in his presence, Marvin’s quiet life turns upside down. With danger rising and forgotten enemies awakening, Marvin must team up with a grumpy orc warrior, a clever tinker with a thing for smoke bombs, and a poet who can’t stop talking (or ...

This epic fantasy adventure from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain's shoes—expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation. "Funny...

"Even nonfantasy listeners will enjoy hanging out at the intersection of coffeehouse culture and Dungeons & Dragons, and hope that Baldree fails to shake his new writing habit." - The Seattle Times This program is read by the author. The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's Legends &...

Disgraced or deserved, a journey begins. Beaten and left for dead, Kyne is a quiet but skilled warrior. Lost on an island beset with pirate attacks and a mysterious sickness, there’s little hope for his future. Though his wounds may heal, his fate is unsure. Eileen is a wild but confident healer. Ostracized for her deadly skill as a potion maker, the very bravest seek her out for her restorative balms. After saving Kyne from bloodthirsty pirates, she becomes entangled in a journey of fate. Together, they set out to recover the one thing that may rid the land of plague. But they aren’t ...

The final novel in the First Law Trilogy by New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him—but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the king of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only one man who can stop him...

Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces an unforgettable outcast mage caught between two warring empires. Her magic was stolen. She was left for dead. Betrayed by those she trusts most and her magic ripped from her, all Sal the Cacophony has left is...

Step Up To Adventure One minute, Jaden was broke and going nowhere. The next, he’s in a System-run world where everything’s trying to kill him. With grit, charm, and a talent for chaos, he’s fighting, looting, saving the ever-prevalent damsels, and leveling his way to the top. Riches, danger, and adventure await—and Jaden’s not holding back. Follow along in this fun litRPG adventure filled with action, danger, game-changing twists, coming of age, slice of life, and stats.

'One hell of a good book' - Conn Iggulden The Greatcoats - legendary heroes, arbiters of justice . . . or notorious traitors? The Greatcoats are travelling magistrates bringing justice to all . . . or at least they were, before they watched the Dukes impale their King's head on a spike. Now the...

'Brilliant and vivid world-building . . . riveting' CHAD STAHLESKI, director of John Wick 'A masterful blend of Sebastien de Castell's unique brand of wry humour, elegant prose, and wonderfully imaginative worldbuilding. I devoured this book and loved every page' NICK EAMES, bestselling author...

Duke Harrin is dead, yet Paladin Beronius remains cursed. There is hope, however. The dragonkin shaman Raala Juraal’s quest to find the dragonfruit blossoms that will save her people may also be his salvation! So, Vindin and his friends join Raala on her mission in the hopes that her father can cure the paladin’s curse. Meanwhile, The Necromancer summons the shadow Om back to the material plane for another chance to assassinate Prince Conlin and his allies, but the odds are against him when the prince finds one of the legendary Kalderiad: weapons of immense power crafted by the ...

I knew winning that contest was a bad idea. Now I’m the first human ever enrolled in the elite Dragon Academy. My winged classmates are convinced I don’t belong in Combat Magic, and the Rector? He’s practically waiting for me to fail. But I have a secret weapon: I actually read the textbooks. As if surviving in a dragons’ world wasn’t hard enough, a marriage mark has appeared on my shoulder. That means my fated mate is somewhere on campus — and he’s very much a dragon. Impossible? Yes. A disaster? Absolutely. But if some powerful dragon thinks he’s getting a quiet, obedient ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Over 1 million Discworld audiobooks sold – discover the extraordinary universe of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like never before. The audiobook of Raising Steam is narrated by Richard Coyle, who starred as Moist von Lipwig in the television adaptation of Going...

“The sapphic romance is brought to the forefront through Jessica Threet’s emotional depth and compelling lilt.”—Booklist In the tradition of Legends & Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen’s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a...

A 2025 Audie Award winner for Best Fantasy! This program is read by the author. "Read by the author, a talented and animated fantasy narrator who also voiced Legends, the book presents a colorful cast of new and familiar characters that is sure to ensorcell and delight listeners." —Booklist...

"A skillful narration of this story, especially its humor, makes this a fun and enjoyable performance" —AudioFile on Can't Spell Treason Without Tea Bookshops & Bonedust meets Our Flag Means Death in this cozy fantasy on the low seas, where lesbian pirates find out if enemies actually can...