Starting an Adventure

Books to Prepare for Your Journey

Are you looking for epic quests and world-spanning character development? Is one book just not enough sometimes? Then check out these singles and series that will take you far and wide - across massive worlds and expansive cultures!

Raybearer

by Jordan Ifueko

The first book in the Raybearer Duology, Raybearer is the story of Tarisai, a girl who began life as a tool for revenge who then discovers that she is meant for much more.

The Gilded Ones

by Namina Forna

Another duology! The Gilded Ones is the first book covering the story of Deka, a woman coming of age in a culture rooted in patriarchal intent. When it’s shown during her proving that she has dreaded gold blood instead of red, she is cast out and into a world of even deeper intrigue and machinations.

Beyonders: A World Without Heroes

by Brandon Mull

Jason Walker is a bored boy wanting more when he falls into the mouth of a hippopotamus. You heard right – this classic fantasy tale is full of puzzles and daring, with a strong emphasis on friendship and purpose.

Beasts of Prey

by Ayana Gray

Koffi and Ekon must travel into the perilous wilderness surrounding their home to retrieve those things they hold most dear. Contesting the wilds and even the old gods and goddesses, the heroes find not only their goals, but themselves.

Year of the Reaper

by Makiia Lucier

Cas has just rejoined the world and it seems to be no more forgiving than what he remembered before being a prisoner of war. He finds himself amidst several royal murders, and must use his connection to the dead to solve the case and keep the peace.

More Routes to Adventure

Already planning a space adventure and need a break from reading? These book breaks will have you re-energized and ready to go!

Descent: Journeys into the Dark

Boardgame for 1-4 Players

Grab your party and prepare for treasure! 1 Gamemaster and 1-4 Players follow the route for a treasure and monster-filled adventure. This game is great if you’re looking for a Dungeons and Dragons type of experience without all the preparation!

Philippe Keyaerts' Small World

Boardgame for 1-4 Players

The world just got a lot tinier! Take on the role of an entire civilization as you vie for territory against others in this resource-building land-grab game!

The Quiet Year

Tabletop Roleplaying Game, 1-4 Players

Sometimes preparing for adventure means taking it easy. In this collaborative story-telling map game, players tell the story of a small community after a fall and before a trial. The goal is not to win the game, just to tell a story.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Videogame for Nintendo Switch, 1 Player

An open-world epic, Zelda is a story wrapped in a puzzle wrapped in an adventure and perfectly salted. If you like cartoon fantasy and great gameplay the Breath of the Wild is a great experience!

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Television Series, Netflix

Lisa Frank-Vaporwave aesthetic and friendship with some awesome commentary on the complexities of good and evil? Count me in! She-Ra is a reimaging of the hero from He-Man mythos, updated and upgraded to tell a story of epic adventure and powerful friendship.