Bookriot: THE 22 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME
https://bookriot.com/best-fantasy-books-of-all-time/Some qmazing books on this list!
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sort of like a staunch Dem living in a red hellhole... just my 1st thought. 
Thx for sharing!
The books by Diana Gabaldon involve a mysterious portal to get the main character some 200 years. After that, it's a straightforward historical romance. On the other hand, if magic is involved in the plot/story, then it crosses to fantasy.
Other elements of fantasy include a quest or heroic adventure, conflict between good and evil, often a made-up language. Sometimes portals are used in fantasy, rarely in s-f. Fantasy stories also often include some kind of "royal" family. They often take place on some other world entirely, not Earth.
Put it this way: legends of King Arthur are fantasy. There's the sword, there's Merlin the Magician.
Stories about Robin Hood are not, although they're not science fiction either. Everything that happens in Robin Hood stories are real-world, no magic of any kind.
Science fiction may also take place on other worlds, but again, what happens is real-world possible. Often advanced technology is assumed.
Alternate history is a genre of s-f that is not fantasy. Examples include many books by Harry Turtledove. Many alternate histories start with 'What if the South had won the Civil War" and take it from there. Or "What if the Nazis had won WWII."
I hope that clarifies it.
Oh, and it's "dichotomy" but I of course knew exactly what you intended.
I knew it wasn't right but couldn't remember the correct spelling, and Coco was hungry so I just took care of her and didn't research further - lazy. Hoping our new modem will fix the mouse problem, Comcast said it would, and it should be here any day.
I used to be concerned with what category I was reading when I went to the library, Sci-FI was separate from Fantasy. Now I just read what sounds interesting to me, regardless. So one day I'm reading Anthony Bourdain, and the after that it's K.F. Breen.
Personally, I'm not remotely a fan of any kind of fantasy. Have never read "Lord of the Rings" nor any of "Game of Thrones."
I likewise read a VERY wide variety of both fiction and non fiction. 
But I enjoy those works incorporating physics as well.
In short, I'll inhale qlmost any book, so ling as it's not terrifying or gruesome.
I love to read. Period.the.end. Fantasy and sci-fi are what fills my Kindle, but I like spy and some mystery or historical novels too on occasion. I loved Ken Burns North/South, for example.
I do like Steven King & Dean Koontz a lot and some of their works are scary, but I love their humanity and characters. I would never read a slasher book or anything where violence played a major role. I don't even watch fight scenes on the screen, just turn my eyes if it pops up or walk out of the room if it's extensive.
I keep my eyes feasted on works that won't raise my bp. Lol
I enjoy books which have animal heroes very much.
Currently reading "Cats in Trouble" series by Leanne Sweeney. Great cozy series, always involving cats, sometimes being rescued, sometimes the rescue org itself, but always about cats.
The 1st one I read involved a ghost kitty, the hero, of course. Lol
Happy reading! Fiction is certainly less strange than the news these past few years.
One of the things I like most about Koontz is his love of Golden Retrievers or any dog. He makes them the sub-heroes of a lot of his works and his love just shines through.
I love animal stories too. Will check out Sweeney! Thanks!
He and his wife own and run a Golden rescue in real life & his books are always about dogs.
Andy Carpenter is an attorney who lives in Paterson, NJ, refusing to give up his childhood home when he unexpectedly inherits millions ...
His SO is a former Paterson cop & there are so many other great characters to enjoy your days with.
His books are laugh out loud funny, with great characters & intriguing plots.
I read all 19 of his books in a week a few years ago, after first discovering this amazing author. And I've re-read them all, even more testament to their excellent quality.
He continues to publish a few a year, always one at Christmastime. Always about puppies. "Santa's Little Yelpers" being a recent example.
Enjoy, my friend!
YAY, good books bout dogs, how awesome! Can't wait to find & try these new treasures. Thanks so much.
That's saying a lot. 
Enjoy! Pls let me know what you think of his work?