books that give bardic inspiration
fiction books with a main character or prominent side character that fits the D&D bard class (at least partly). heavy on the harps, lyrics, and song! recs and input welcome!
created by the_rags
last updated January, 2026
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I haven't read it yet but The Baker and the Bard by Fern Haught looks like it would fit.
the_ragsOP
it looks so cute! added, thanks for the rec!!
Found another that may fit, Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce.
Rebecca Ross's A River Enchanted features a bard!!!
the_ragsOP
love rebecca ross, thanks for the rec!!
I think the Ballad of Perilous Graves could be a good match for this list. It's about a black boy in New Orleans who has to catch songs, kinda like Pokemon.
the_ragsOP
this sounds so cool, thank you!!
Suggestion time!
- Warrior Bards trilogy by Juliet Mariller.
the_ragsOP
this looks great! added, thanks for the rec!!
