Yes, that is a real word ;)

Let's see, in the fantasy genre, there are the Tolkien books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I would also recommend The Children of Hurin. 

Tolkien was a great inspiration for me when I was writing Stardust Destinies, so it gives you an idea of the point of view I'm writing it in and a bit of the genre.

If you like magic stuff, I'd say the Harry Potter books (actually quite different in book form than the films).

If you like Star Wars, a lot of the books that come after the Return of the Jedi are excellent. While it takes place in a sci-fi-ish galaxy, the Force and Jedi present a fantastical aspect that's unique and some of those books are better than the actual films (the originals even).

Although I did not read the books, I hear Eragon is excellent. 

I would also suggest any novel written about the Arthurian legend and Merlin.

That gives you a hefty list of books to choose from while you wait for mine to come out :p