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Wings
by Terry Pratchett
A young girl discovers she has wings and must navigate a world that doesn't understand her.
Somewhere out there, the ship is waiting to take them home . . . Here's what Masklin has to do: Find Grandson Richard Arnold (a human!). Get from England to Florida (possibly steal jet plane for this ... (Goodreads)
The Light Fantastic
by Terry Pratchett
An adventure to save the world from a mysterious, magical force threatening to destroy it.
The book begins shortly after the ending of, The Colour of Magic, , with wizard Rincewind , Twoflower and the Luggage falling from the Discworld. They are saved when the Octavo , the most powerful ... (Wikipedia)
Pyramids
by Terry Pratchett
A young pharaoh and his advisor navigate the absurdities of ancient Egypt, including camels, gods, and a pyramid-building competition.
The main character of Pyramids is Pteppic , the crown prince of the tiny kingdom of Djelibeybi (a pun on the candy Jelly Baby ,) the Discworld counterpart to Ancient Egypt . Young Pteppic has been in ... (Wikipedia)
Men at Arms: The Play
by Stephen Briggs
A humorous play about a hapless army unit, facing a seemingly undefeatable enemy.
Edward d'Eath, an Assassin and son of a down-and-out noble family, becomes convinced that the restoration of the Ankh-Morpork monarchy will solve the social change in the city which he blames for his ... (Wikipedia)
Guards! Guards!: The Play
by Stephen Briggs
An imaginative retelling of Terry Pratchett's popular Discworld novel, set in the city of Ankh-Morpork.
Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, in this book the city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60 foot fire-breathing dragon, summoned by a secret society of malcontented tradesmen. Defending ... (Goodreads)
Wyrd Sisters: The Play
by Stephen Briggs
A humorous and witty adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novel, following three witches as they navigate a kingdom in turmoil.
Wyrd Sisters features three witches : Granny Weatherwax ; Nanny Ogg , matriarch of a large tribe of Oggs and owner of the most evil cat in the world; and Magrat Garlick , the junior witch, who firmly ... (Wikipedia)
Virals
by Kathy Reichs
A group of friends uncover a mysterious medical secret that unlocks superhuman abilities.
Tory Brennan, niece of acclaimed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (of the Bones novels and hit TV show), is the leader of a ragtag band of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island ... (Goodreads)
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
by Susanna Clarke
A whimsical tale of two magicians mastering the mysteries of English magic.
The novel opens in 1806 in northern England with The Learned Society of York Magicians, whose members are "theoretical magicians" who believe that magic died out several hundred years earlier. The ... (Wikipedia)
Heroes Die
by Matthew Woodring Stover
A dystopian world where actors are sent to a parallel universe to live out violent fantasies for the entertainment of the masses.
The novels are set in a future dystopia Earth where a parallel world called Overworld reminiscent of the worlds featured in post- Tolkien secondary world fantasy has been discovered. The corporations ... (Wikipedia)
Ptolemy's Gate
by Jonathan Stroud
A young magician's quest to confront an ancient evil and restore balance to the magical world.
The British Empire is falling apart. Many commoners are unhappy with the current government, though none of the commoners claim responsibility for the status quo. The magician's demons are being ... (Wikipedia)
The Ring of Solomon
by Jonathan Stroud
A djinni named Bartimaeus is summoned by King Solomon to steal a powerful ring from the Queen of Sheba.
The story opens in Jerusalem with the djinni Bartimaeus currently in the service of one of the seventeen High Magicians of King Solomon of Israel , whom the king rules with the use of a mighty Ring. ... (Wikipedia)
The Day of the Triffids
by John Wyndham
A post-apocalyptic world overrun by carnivorous plants, exploring themes of survival and morality.
In 1951 John Wyndham published his novel The Day of the Triffids to moderate acclaim. Fifty-two years later, this horrifying story is a science fiction classic, touted by The Times (London) as having ... (Goodreads)
The Golem's Eye
by Jonathan Stroud
A young magician's pursuit of a powerful, ancient creature threatens to unleash an ancient evil.
Two years after the events of the first novel, Nathaniel (alias John Mandrake ) serves in London’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, working to eliminate the anti-magician Resistance. Under pressure from ... (Wikipedia)
Cursor's Fury
by Jim Butcher
A wizard embarks on a quest to save his world from chaos and destruction.
Gaius Sextus ha salvado la vida y el Imperio ha conseguido aplastar la amenaza antigua e insospechada de los vord, una raza extraña y parasitaria que amenaza con dominar todo el mundo de Carna. Tavi ... (Goodreads)
The Hanging Tree
by Ben Aaronovitch
An adventure through the magical underworld of London, uncovering secrets and conspiracies.
The previous book's adventure in Herefordshire left the protagonist Peter Grant deeply involved in a relationship with Beverley Brook, the resourceful young woman who had saved him from captivity by ... (Wikipedia)
Moon Over Soho
by Ben Aaronovitch
A supernatural detective story set in London, exploring the mysterious powers of music.
Following the events of, Rivers of London, Police Constable and apprentice wizard Peter Grant is called in to help investigate the brutal murder of a journalist in the downstairs toilet of the ... (Wikipedia)
Whispers Under Ground
by Ben Aaronovitch
A detective is tasked with solving a mysterious murder in the London Underground.
Constables Peter Grant and Lesley May, and Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale form the magical branch of the Metropolitan Police . Grant is called in for a murder investigation at the Baker ... (Wikipedia)
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
A young boy's journey through a graveyard, learning the secrets of the dead.
The story begins as the man Jack murders most of the members of a family (later revealed to be the Dorian family) except for the toddler upstairs. Unknown to him, the toddler has climbed out of his ... (Wikipedia)
Three Men in a Boat
by Jerome K. Jerome
Three friends and a dog embark on a whimsical boat journey down the Thames, encountering unexpected adventures and mishaps.
A comic masterpiece that has never been out of print since it was first published in 1889, Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat includes an introduction and notes by Jeremy Lewis in Penguin ... (Goodreads)
Numbers
by Rachel Ward
A teenage girl can see the date of people's deaths in their eyes. She meets a boy with the same ability and they try to change fate.
Countdown to a blowup! A gripping debut psycho-thriller that pairs futuristic sci-fi with frighteningly real themes of global terrorism! Ever since she was child, Jem has kept a secret: Whenever she ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dark Skies
by L.J. Ross
A detective investigates a series of murders in a small town, uncovering dark secrets and facing danger.
Beware what lies beneath…, One fateful, starry night, three friends embark on a secret camping trip but only two return home. Thirty years later, the body of a teenage boy rises from the depths of ... (Goodreads)
The Magicians of Caprona
by Diana Wynne Jones
Two rival magical families in Caprona must unite to save their city from a powerful enemy.
Tonino is the only person in the famous Montana household who wasn't born with an instinct for creating spells, but he has other gifts. His ability to communicate with cats just might help defend the ... (Goodreads)
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
by Alexander McCall Smith
An empowering story of female friendship, courage, and detective work in Botswana.
Precious Ramotswe has only just set up shop as Botswana's No.1 (and only) lady detective when she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. However, ... (Goodreads)
Wool Omnibus
by Hugh Howey
Uncovering the truth behind a post-apocalyptic world, where society is hidden beneath a giant dome.
The story of Wool takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth. , Humanity clings to survival in the Silo, a subterranean city extending one hundred forty-four stories beneath the surface. The series ... (Wikipedia)
H.I.V.E. Higher Institute of Villainous Education
by Mark Walden
A young boy is recruited to a school for young villains, where he learns the skills necessary to become a master criminal.
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF VILLAINOUS EDUCATION Otto Malpense may only be thirteen years old, but so far he has managed to run the orphanage where he lives, and he has come up with a plan clever enough to ... (Goodreads)
Sookie Stackhouse 7-copy Boxed Set
by Charlaine Harris
A collection of seven books following telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse as she navigates the supernatural world of vampires, werewolves, and more in small-town Louisiana.
The New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series, now available in one deluxe boxed set! Dead until Dark is now the HBO original series True Blood Contains: Dead until Dark, Living Dead in ... (Goodreads)
The Lake of Souls
by Darren Shan
The tenth book in the Cirque du Freak series, following the adventures of Darren Shan and his friends as they journey to the Lake of Souls.
Before the events of Killers of the Dawn , Darren returns to the Cirque du Freak with Harkat, and after many months of numbness, finally breaks down and accepts Mr Crepsley's passing. Several months ... (Wikipedia)
Scorpia Rising
by Anthony Horowitz
Teen spy Alex Rider faces his final mission as he battles the criminal organization Scorpia.
Zeljan Kurst, chief executive of the criminal organization Scorpia, is approached by Yannis Ariston Xenopolos, a Greek billionaire suffering from terminal cancer, to return the Elgin Marbles to ... (Wikipedia)
The Magic Thief
by Sarah Prineas
A young thief named Conn unexpectedly becomes an apprentice to a wizard and must use his skills to save the city from dark magic.
In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the ... (Goodreads)
The Paris Vendetta
by Steve Berry
A thrilling adventure through the streets of Paris, as Cotton Malone races to uncover a deadly conspiracy and stop a dangerous enemy.
When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile in 1821, he took to the grave a powerful secret. As general and emperor, he had stolen immeasurable riches from palaces, national treasuries, and even the ... (Goodreads)
