Hong Kong, April 27 -- If the aim of a book is to carry the reader into another world, no genre fulfils that task as completely as the best fantasy novels. Unbounded only by the imagination of their authors, many of the best fantasy book series have turned casual readers into dedicated, passionate fans. Even before the internet made it easy for fans to discuss the minutiae of fantasy novels, book lovers have revelled in sinking deeply into the worlds their favourite writers created, which includes names like J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth.

These epic fantasy fiction novels have stayed popular with readers over the decades, never losing their popularity or relevance. They have been the inspiration for theatre directors and film producers o...