Reading is my absolute favorite pastime. While I enjoy video games and TV, nothing quite compares to immersing myself in a captivating book series. My reading journey began with Harry Potter, branching out to sci-fi, fantasy, mysteries, and even non-fiction. However, my true literary passion ignited upon discovering the LitRPG genre. It quickly became an all-consuming obsession, and now it's the only kind of reading I do. If you're curious about exploring the exciting world of LitRPG, here are some of my top recommendations.

Our Top Pick: He Who Fights With Monsters

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The Path of Ascension

33
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Dungeon Crawler Carl

74
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Unsouled (Cradle Series)

32
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Beware of Chicken

30
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Defiance of the Fall

36
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Sufficiently Advanced Magic (Arcane Ascension)

30
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The Grand Game

15
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The Ritualist (The Completionist Chronicles)

30
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Level Up or Die (Underworld Series)

23
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A fantastic aspect of these books is their availability through Kindle Unlimited. Given the length of some series, a subscription offers significant savings. Audible subscriptions provide an alternative listening option.

What is LitRPG?

For newcomers, LitRPG stands for literary role-playing game. The stories incorporate RPG elements reminiscent of video games. Sometimes, the protagonist is literally transported into a game, but the genre's scope extends far beyond that. While all LitRPG features game-like elements, not every book mirrors a video game precisely. The books listed below all feature leveling systems and power hierarchies the protagonist must navigate through experience. I've included a mix of progression fantasy and LitRPG, offering similar reading experiences.

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1. He Who Fights with Monsters

He Who Fights With Monsters

Book 1 of 11
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He Who Fights with Monsters is fast-paced, action-packed, and boasts some of the best dialogue I've ever encountered. With a unique leveling system and memorable characters, it's a must-read for fantasy comedy lovers. This is my personal favorite LitRPG series, and each installment maintains the high quality of the first.

The story follows Jason Asano, who awakens in a magical world's hedge maze, possessing new powers but no hair. His determined and slightly unbalanced approach to his predicament allows him to overcome cannibals, monsters, and even relationship challenges. A fantastic read featuring a morally complex protagonist you'll adore.

The series is currently on book 11, with more to come from author Shirtaloon.

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