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Books Like The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss has a particular pull. A legendary wizard-turned-innkeeper finally tells the true story of his own myth, one night at a time.

What tends to stick with readers is its escapist, inspiring and lyrical feel. Some of the most quotable prose in modern fantasy. Below are 7 books that carry that feeling in different ways, matched on shared mood, themes and reading experience. The Name of the Wind is a long, slow-paced read (reading level: easy to follow), so we've noted where each pick is quicker, slower or heavier.

Cover of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

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The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

7 books you might enjoy

  1. Cover of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

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    The Way of Kings

    Brandon Sanderson

    The Way of Kings shares The Name of the Wind's escapist appeal. Both carry the #worldbuilding tag. It's a more demanding read than The Name of the Wind.

    Long · Slow pace · Moderate

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  2. Cover of Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

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    Mistborn: The Final Empire

    Brandon Sanderson

    Like The Name of the Wind, Mistborn: The Final Empire is escapist. The pace is quicker than The Name of the Wind's.

    Long · Fast pace · Easy to follow

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  3. Cover of The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

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    The Fellowship of the Ring

    J.R.R. Tolkien

    The Fellowship of the Ring shares The Name of the Wind's escapist and inspiring appeal. Both carry the #worldbuilding tag. It's a more demanding read than The Name of the Wind.

    Long · Slow pace · Moderate

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  4. Cover of Circe by Madeline Miller

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    Circe

    Madeline Miller

    Circe shares The Name of the Wind's escapist and inspiring appeal. It runs a bit longer than The Name of the Wind.

    Medium · Easy pace · Easy to follow

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  5. Cover of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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    The Hobbit

    J.R.R. Tolkien

    The Hobbit shares The Name of the Wind's escapist and inspiring appeal. It runs a bit longer than The Name of the Wind.

    Medium · Easy pace · Beginner-friendly

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  6. Cover of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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    The Night Circus

    Erin Morgenstern

    Like The Name of the Wind, The Night Circus is escapist.

    Long · Slow pace · Easy to follow

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  7. Cover of A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

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    A Game of Thrones

    George R.R. Martin

    A Game of Thrones shares The Name of the Wind's escapist appeal. It's a more demanding read than The Name of the Wind.

    Long · Can't put it down pace · Moderate

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How to choose

  • Want it easier? The Hobbit is the gentlest read here.
  • Want something faster-paced? Try Mistborn: The Final Empire.
  • Ready for something heavier? The Way of Kings is the most demanding pick.

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