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Top Novels Every D&D Player Should Read to Master Lore and World-Building

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Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is more than a game of dice; it’s a portal into rich, sprawling worlds brimming with history, magic, and intrigue. For both Dungeon Masters and players, novels set within these fantastical realms offer a deeper understanding of D&D …

Epic D&D Novels You Need to Read in 2025 (Fantasy Lover’s Guide)

by Emily Thorne

A woman with a bun reads a book under a tree during sunset, wearing a sweater and jeans. Surrounded by glowing fireflies, she imagines herself in a tabletop RPG adventure. The background reveals an orange sun, more trees, and distant benches, painting the perfect setting for her DND dreams.

Ever felt the rush of rolling a nat 20 on a dice while slaying a dragon? That’s Dungeons & Dragons for you. But hey, the fun doesn’t just stop at the tabletop. The D&D universe extends far beyond that, into the pages …

DND Novels: Why You Shouldn’t Miss the War of Souls Trilogy in Dragonlance

by Ken Chan

A warrior with long white hair stands in ornate armor, holding a spear. A dragon flies next to her, set against a misty fantasy landscape reminiscent of Pathfinder RPG and Dungeons & Dragons worlds, with distant castle spires and red flowers in the foreground.

The War of Souls trilogy is an essential series within the Dragonlance universe, a renowned setting in the realm of epic fantasy literature. This trilogy breathes new life into the Dragonlance saga, weaving a tale that seamlessly continues the grand narrative while …

The Must-Read Baldur’s Gate Books and Novels

by Paul Bellow

Immersive Worlds Unleashed: Explore the Must-Read Baldur’s Gate Books and Novels & Take Your Gaming to the Next Level Welcome, adventurer, to the intricate universe of the Baldur’s Gate game franchise — a role-playing triumph that has captivated millions of fans across …

DND Novels: Where to Start With Dungeons & Dragons

by Paul Bellow

This article will help you determine where to start reading when it comes to the many different DND novels available. I started reading D&D novels (official and not) back in the 1980s. The Guardians of the Flame series by Joel Rosenberg was …

Most Powerful Forgotten Realms Characters?

by Paul Bellow

I take a look at some of the most powerful characters in the Forgotten Realms universe. Do you agree with my list of D&D books? When considering the most powerful Forgotten Realms characters the first one that comes to mind is Myrkul. …

Why Forgotten Realms Books Are So Good

by Paul Bellow

Do you like fantasy novels? What about D&D books? Do you like stories about magic, dragons, elves, and lands of wonder? Do you like to read? If you answered yes to all three questions then this article is for you. I’m going …

Author Interview With Nathaniel Webb

by Paul Bellow

Nathaniel Webb, aka Nat20, is an author, musician, and game designer from Portland, Maine. His writing includes the novels Expedition: Summerlands with Level Up publishing and The Days of Guns and Roses, various short stories and novellas, and adventures and supplements for …

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