Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss

Fantasy Author & Storyteller

Patrick Rothfuss is best known for The Name of the Wind, the first book in his Kingkiller Chronicle series. His intricate worldbuilding and lyrical prose have earned him a dedicated following.

Authors & Thinkers

Patrick Rothfuss is an American fantasy author renowned for his epic Kingkiller Chronicle series, which began with The Name of the Wind in 2007. His work is celebrated for its intricate magic systems, complex characters, and beautifully crafted narratives. Beyond writing, Rothfuss is also known for his involvement in gaming and tabletop RPG development.

4 Books Recommended by Patrick Rothfuss

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

Gone Girl

by Gillian Flynn

2 people recommendedrecommended 4x

An amazing book. Stupefyingly good. It's read-it-no-seriously-let-me-buy-you-a-copy good.

An amazing book. Stupefyingly good. It's read-it-no-seriously-let-me-buy-you-a-copy good.

An amazing book. Stupefyingly good. It's read-it-no-seriously-let-me-buy-you-a-copy good.

An amazing book. Stupefyingly good. It's read-it-no-seriously-let-me-buy-you-a-copy good.

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Also recommended by: Anderson Cooper

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#2

Ballistic Kiss

by Richard Kadrey

I enjoyed the hell out of it.

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#3

The Calculating Stars

by Mary Robinette Kowal

recommended 4x

I was expecting it to be good, but not *this* good.

I was expecting it to be good, but not *this* good.

I was expecting it to be good, but not *this* good.

I was expecting it to be good, but not *this* good.

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#4

Something Wicked This Way Comes

by Ray Bradbury

recommended 4x

SO good. Amazing language. I think it's my #2 favorite book.

SO good. Amazing language. I think it's my #2 favorite book.

SO good. Amazing language. I think it's my #2 favorite book.

SO good. Amazing language. I think it's my #2 favorite book.

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