The Starseekers
Nicole Glover combines historical fantasy and magical engineering in this immersive doorstopper where an arcane NASA engineer solves a murder during the 1960s space race, accessible internationally in bookstores and online.
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The Quarter Queen
Kayla Hardy presents a lush historical fantasy detailing a rebellious young woman's race to save her comatose Voodoo queen mother in nineteenth-century New Orleans, available worldwide across major print, digital, and audio platforms.
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Year of the Mer
L.D. Lewis weaves a sprawling, dark epic fantasy following a deposed royal heir who seeks out an ancient sea-witch for vengeance, and the hardback, ebook, and audiobook editions can be found internationally wherever books are sold.
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House of Margins
Tlotlo Tsamaase delivers a mesmerizing supernatural fantasy about an author attending an eerie colonial writing residency who vanishes, leaving her sister to decode the haunting truth through a true-crime podcast, with copies accessible globally in print and digital formats.
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Goldenborn
In Ama Ofosua Lieb's imaginative fantasy novel, a teenager investigating magical crimes in a near-future sanctuary must strike a dangerous deal with the trickster god Anansi, and the book is widely available worldwide in print, ebook, and audiobook formats.
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Cursed Cocktails
S.L. Rowland introduces a cozy retirement story of baking and mixing magical drinks in a relaxed seaside town.
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The Spellshop
Sarah Beth Durst offers an uplifting tale of island refuge and sweet jams brought to life on audio by narrator Caitlin Davies.
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A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Sangu Mandanna welcomes listeners to a charming rustic inn run by magic in an acclaimed audiobook voiced by Samara MacLaren.
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A Marvellous Light
Freya Marske's romantic fantasy transports readers to an alternate Edwardian England where a newly appointed civil service liaison is drawn into a hidden magical society, a deadly curse, and a captivating mystery alongside a prickly magical counterpart.
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Assistant to the Villain
This romantic fantasy by Hannah Nicole Maehrer follows Evie Sage as she takes on a mysterious and chaotic job working for a notorious villain, only to find herself unexpectedly drawn to her enigmatic boss while uncovering a plot to undermine his nefarious empire.
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Weyward
Emilia Hart's debut novel intertwines the stories of three women across different centuries who are connected by a shared, wild magic and a fight for freedom, available to experience as an audiobook.
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Ink Blood Sister Scribe
Emma Törzs's debut novel invites you into a world where estranged half-sisters must reunite to protect their family's library of magical books after their father's mysterious death, a story you can listen to as an audiobook.
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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
Megan Bannen weaves a romantic and quirky fantasy where a lonely undertaker and a grumpy marshal, who can't stand each other in person, unknowingly become anonymous pen pals, and it's available in audiobook format.
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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
Join Rebecca Thorne for a cozy, sapphic fantasy about a royal guard and a powerful mage who try to escape their pasts by opening a bookshop and tea house, available as an audiobook.
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The Dragon Has Some Complaints
John Wiswell's enchanting tale playfully explores the life of a dragon with unexpected domestic troubles, offering a charming and humorous perspective on mythical creatures and their everyday woes.
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Sea of Charms: A Spellshop Novel
Sarah Beth Durst's latest installment in her Spellshop series offers a delightful high-seas fantasy where a rescue mission leads to unexpected romance and magical undertakings.
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Saltswept
U.M. Agoawike's vibrant debut, drawing on Southeast Asian mythology, introduces a lush world of magic and adventure, where a unique bond with a mysterious 'ottercat' begins an epic journey.
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The Melancholy of Untold History
Minsoo Kang's expansive narrative invites readers into a richly detailed historical fantasy world where forgotten stories hold immense power and personal journeys intertwine with destiny.
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The Republic of Memory
In Mahmud El Sayed's novel, explore a fantastical world where memories are a tangible currency and a young archivist must uncover a hidden history to save her city.
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A House with Good Bones
When an archaeologist returns to her childhood home in rural North Carolina, she finds more than just her overbearing mother; she unearths unsettling family secrets and a house with a very peculiar history in this darkly whimsical novel by T. Kingfisher.
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Starter Villain
Charlie, an ordinary man, unexpectedly inherits his estranged uncle's supervillain empire—complete with a volcanic lair, a sassy cat, and talking sharks—in this fun and surprising fantasy from Naomi Novik.
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Bookshops & Bonedust
Travis Baldree returns to the world of Legends & Lattes with this heartwarming prequel, where a young orc mercenary, recovering from an injury, discovers the quiet magic of a small-town bookshop and the friendships forged within its walls.
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A Restless Truth
Join Maud Blyth on an opulent ocean liner where she stumbles upon a murder and, alongside a captivating magician, delves into a magical conspiracy in this historical fantasy by Freya Marske.
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The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
Follow a coven of elderly, delightfully eccentric witches as they scramble to save their ancestral home from foreclosure in this enchanting debut from Bianca Marais.
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Dragon Pearl
Yoon Ha Lee's middle-grade novel, steeped in Korean mythology, follows a fox spirit who disguises herself as a boy and joins the Space Forces to find her missing brother.
novel · sci-fi · cosy · short · classic
The City and the Stars
Arthur C. Clarke's classic novel transports us to the last city on Earth, Diaspar, where a young man questions his sheltered existence and embarks on a journey of discovery.
novel · sci-fi · cosy · short · classic
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved novella follows a young prince from a tiny asteroid as he explores the universe and reflects on humanity, friendship, and loss.
novel · sci-fi · cosy · short · classic
The Memory Police
In Yoko Ogawa's quietly unsettling novel, an island experiences the gradual disappearance of objects and concepts, leading to a world where memories are subtly erased.
novel · sci-fi · cosy · short · classic
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro's contemplative novel introduces us to Klara, an Artificial Friend with a special talent for observation, as she waits in a store hoping to be chosen by a child.
novel · sci-fi · cosy · short · classic
The Book of Everlasting Things
Aanchal Malhotra's debut novel tells a sweeping love story between a Hindu perfumer and a Muslim calligrapher, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India.
novel · literary fiction · cosy · short · recent
Victory City
Salman Rushdie's epic novel, narrated by a 14th-century poet, chronicles the rise and fall of a fantastical empire in India, envisioned by a young girl blessed by a goddess.
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Penance
Eliza Clark’s novel, being adapted for television, delves into the aftermath of a shocking teenage murder in a seaside town, recounted through a journalist's investigation.
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Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Patrick Ness introduces a new middle-grade series with this novel about a lizard who finds himself on an unexpected adventure.
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Piper at the Gates of Dusk
Patrick Ness revisits the world of Chaos Walking in this novel where two brothers, sons of original characters, confront a new mystery stemming from a sighting in the night sky.
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The Lost King: The Search for Richard III
Philippa Langley's book details her extraordinary, persistent quest to find the lost burial site of King Richard III, a story that inspired a film about her unwavering determination.
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The Old Oak
Paul Laverty's narrative, tied to Ken Loach's film, portrays the challenges and tentative hopes of a small, struggling English mining town as it grapples with the arrival of Syrian refugees.
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Past Lives Screenplay Book
Celine Song's collection includes the screenplay for her acclaimed film about two childhood sweethearts who reconnect decades after one emigrated from South Korea, exploring themes of destiny and love across different lives.
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Nettle & Bone
From Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, this dark fantasy fairytale follows a convent-raised princess who, tired of her sister's abuse by a powerful prince, sets out on a quest to kill him, accompanied by an unlikely band of allies.
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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
Shannon Chakraborty introduces a retired, middle-aged pirate captain who embarks on one final, perilous voyage across the Indian Ocean when the kidnapped daughter of an old crewmate needs rescuing.
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The Crane Husband
Award-winning author Kelly Barnhill reinterprets the folktale of 'The Crane Wife' through the eyes of a pragmatic teenage girl whose mother brings home a mysterious, six-foot-tall crane who slowly takes over their lives.
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Japan: A Short Cultural History
George Sansom's classic work provides a sweeping and insightful look at the evolution of Japanese civilization, art, religion, and social structures from ancient times through the modern era.
nonfiction · history · cosy · long · audiobook
The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857
William Dalrymple vividly recounts the dramatic decline of the Mughal Empire and the tragic fate of its last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, amidst the tumult of the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
nonfiction · history · cosy · long · audiobook
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives
Sunil Khilnani explores the rich tapestry of Indian history through the captivating stories of fifty influential figures, from ancient spiritual leaders to modern political icons.
nonfiction · history · cosy · long · audiobook
India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy
Ramachandra Guha offers a monumental and comprehensive narrative of India's journey since its independence, exploring its challenges, triumphs, and complex identity as a democratic nation.
nonfiction · history · cosy · long · audiobook
Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China
Jung Chang's detailed biography plunges into the remarkable life of the Qing Dynasty ruler who defied expectations and shaped China's dramatic transition into the modern era.
nonfiction · history · cosy · long · audiobook
Ella Enchanted
Discover Gail Carson Levine's witty retelling of Cinderella, where Ella is cursed with obedience and embarks on a quest to break the spell and reclaim her free will.
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The Princess Bride
Experience William Goldman's classic adventure filled with fencing, giants, villains, and true love, as farm boy Westley battles to rescue his beloved Buttercup.
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Stardust
Journey with Tristan Thorn in Neil Gaiman's whimsical fantasy as he ventures beyond his mundane village into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for the woman he loves.
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Practical Magic
Follow the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian, in Alice Hoffman's enchanting story as they navigate a small Massachusetts town's prejudices and their own powerful, inherited magic while seeking love and belonging.
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Chocolat
Indulge in Joanne Harris's charming tale of Vianne Rocher, a mysterious chocolatier who opens a shop in a traditional French village, challenging its rigid Lenten traditions with her confections and uncanny insights.
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The Binding
Bridget Collins's warm, bookish fantasy about memories that can be bound into volumes — available in print, ebook, and audiobook at major retailers and through library services.
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Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones's charming, cosy fantasy of wizards, curses, and a moving castle — available in print, ebook, and audiobook through mainstream booksellers and libraries.
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The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Alix E. Harrow's lyrical portal fantasy about a young woman's discovery of secret doors and hidden worlds — available in print, ebook, and audiobook from major retailers and public libraries.
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The Golem and the Jinni
Helene Wecker's warm, character-driven historical fantasy follows two supernatural strangers in turn-of-the-century New York — available in print, ebook, and audiobook at major sellers and libraries.
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Under the Whispering Door
A gently haunted, cozy fantasy about life after death by T. J. Klune — available in print, ebook, and audiobook from major retailers (e.g., Amazon, Barnes & Noble) and libraries via Libby/OverDrive.
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Becky Chambers offers a contemplative journey about a tea monk and a robot who meet centuries after robots gained self-awareness and vanished, exploring what humanity truly needs.
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Sangu Mandanna introduces a solitary witch who finds community and love when she's invited to teach three young, unruly magic users at a mysterious, secluded house.
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A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
T. Kingfisher's delightful novel follows a fourteen-year-old baker with minor dough-based magic who must defend her city when the more powerful wizards disappear.
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The House in the Cerulean Sea
T.J. Klune invites readers to a magical orphanage on a remote island where a by-the-book caseworker discovers an unlikely family among its extraordinary residents.
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Legends & Lattes
A retired orc barbarian hangs up her sword to open a coffee shop in a fantasy town where no one has heard of coffee, in this heartwarming tale by Travis Baldree.
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