Best Fantasy Series Hulu (2026): 5 Books Tied to the Shows

Finding the best fantasy series hulu for your next read starts with knowing what kind of book ties to the shows you love. We compared each listing by stated page count, edition, series position and reading level, so you can match the book to your shelf.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	The Remarried Empress Vol. 3 by HereLee	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
2	The Handmaid's Tale by Atwood	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Shogun Part One by Clavell	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Handmaid's Tale Art Book by Insight	9.2/10	Buy on Amazon
5	The Art of Futurama by Groening	9.2/10	Buy on Amazon

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The Remarried Empress Vol. 3 by HereLee

HereLee (Adapter), Alphatart·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A fantasy manhwa where an empress manages palace schemes and a magic potion's fallout, suited to teen and adult fantasy readers.

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Pros

• The listing gives a reading age of 13 years and up and grade level 8 and up
• Book 3 of 11 in a long fantasy series for readers who want more volumes to read
• 288 pages in one volume that continues the palace story

Cons

• Book 3 of 11, so a new reader should start with Vol. 1
• The description mentions schemes, a spellbound duke and a malicious mistress, which may run intense for younger teens
• No publisher-stated edition notes beyond the June 20, 2023 publication date

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The Handmaid's Tale by Atwood

Margaret Atwood·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel in a deluxe edition, for readers who watched the Hulu series and want the book behind it.

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Pros

• The listing states a print length of 320 pages in the Deluxe edition
• Leatherette cover, gilt edging and a ribbon marker, as the description states
• The description says it is set in the Republic of Gilead and told through Offred's eyes

Cons

• No reading age or grade level is stated on the listing
• Standalone novel, so it does not open a longer fantasy series
• The description covers a repressive regime and declining birthrate, themes a parent will want to preview

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Shogun Part One by Clavell

James Clavell·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

The first half of Clavell's epic in serial format for readers who prefer shorter installments; Book 1 of 2.

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Pros

• Contains the first half of the complete novel in serial format.
• Listed as Book 1 of 2 in the Shogun series.
• December 12, 2023 publication date stated.

Cons

• Only the first half; Part Two is a separate listing.
• The description notes a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin; mature themes.
• No page count is stated.

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Handmaid's Tale Art Book by Insight

Insight Editions·9.2/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A behind-the-scenes companion to the Hulu show with interviews, set photography and costume design, for fans rather than novel readers.

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Pros

• The listing states interviews with forty-five cast and crew members
• Covers backstage photography, set photography, concept art and costume design
• A 160-page companion for viewers who want the making of the show

Cons

• A companion art book, not a novel or a fantasy series book
• No reading age or grade level is stated on the listing
• Its themes suit adult readers rather than a younger fantasy reader

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The Art of Futurama by Groening

Matt Groening·9.2/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A visual history of the animated series with concept art and an episode guide, for animation fans rather than fantasy readers.

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Pros

• The listing covers the first seven seasons and all 150 episodes
• Commentary from Matt Groening, David X. Cohen and Claudia Katz, as stated
• 176 pages with concept art, sketches and a complete episode guide

Cons

• A sci-fi animation art book, not a fantasy series novel
• No reading age or grade level is stated on the listing
• Covers episodes of a show, so it will not suit a reader looking for prose fiction

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Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. One of the five picks lists a reading age and a grade level, and the scores reflect that the two companion art books are companions to shows, not novels to read. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best fantasy series hulu

Check the series position first

The Remarried Empress listing is Book 3 of 11, so a new reader should buy Vol. 1 first. The Handmaid’s Tale is a standalone novel, so it reads in any order. For more series openers, browse every fantasy and romantasy list.

Match the format to the reader

Two picks are companion art books: the Art of Futurama runs 176 pages and the Art and Making of The Handmaid’s Tale runs 160 pages, and both are about the shows rather than stories to read. If you want novels instead, start with the two prose picks above. The best fantasy series list keeps the focus on novels.

Before you buy

• Confirm the series number on the listing before buying: Book 3 of 11 is mid-series.
• Check whether the listing is a novel or a companion art book, since the cards above mix both.
• Compare the listed reading age or grade level with your reader, and read the description for themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which book should I read first if I watched the Hulu series?

The Handmaid’s Tale Deluxe Edition: the description names it as the novel behind the Hulu series, and the listing states a 320-page Deluxe edition.

What reading level is The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3?

The listing gives a reading age of 13 years and up and grade level 8 and up, so it suits teens and adults rather than young children.

Are the art books novels?

No. The Art of Futurama and The Art and Making of The Handmaid’s Tale are companion books about the shows, with episode coverage, interviews and design photography.

Still deciding? Our top pickThe Remarried Empress Vol. 3 by HereLee

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