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The Lives of Christopher Chant
by Diana Wynne Jones
A magical adventure of a young boy's journey to save the world from destruction.
The novel tells the story of Christopher Chant's childhood. Although both of his parents are powerful practitioners of magic , the two are constantly at loggerheads; his father (an enchanter, the ... (Wikipedia)
Charmed Life
by Diana Wynne Jones
A young orphaned boy encounters a magical world full of witches, wizards, and dragons.
When the Chant children, Gwendolen and Eric (known as “Cat") are orphaned after their parents die in a boating accident, Gwendolen petitions Chrestomanci to let them live at Chrestomanci Castle where ... (Wikipedia)
Witch Week
by Diana Wynne Jones
A magical world of witchcraft, set in a school full of secrets.
Witch Week is set in an alternative modern-day Great Britain, identical to our world except for the presence of witchcraft. Despite witches being common, witchcraft is illegal and punishable by death ... (Wikipedia)
The Wee Free Men
by Terry Pratchett
A young girl's fantastical journey to save her brother, with the help of a mischievous gang of tiny blue-clad warriors.
Tiffany Aching is a 9-year-old girl who literally sees things differently from others. While playing by the river near her home, she sees two tiny blue, kilted men who warn her of a "green heid" in ... (Wikipedia)
Equal Rites
by Terry Pratchett
Mage battles gender prejudice to prove that girls can wield magic too.
The wizard Drum Billet knows that he will soon die and travels to a place where an eighth son of an eighth son is about to be born. This signifies that the child is destined to become a wizard ; on ... (Wikipedia)
The 101 Dalmatians
by Dodie Smith
A family of dalmatians risk everything to save their puppy family from the clutches of a villainous woman.
Pongo and Missis had a lovely life. With their human owners, the Dearlys, to look after them, they lived in a comfortable home in London with their 15 adorable Dalmatian puppies, loved and admired by ... (Goodreads)
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
by Terry Pratchett
A group of rats and a young street-smart cat use their wits to con the townsfolk.
The book opens with Amazing Maurice (a sentient cat), a group of talking rats (the Clan), and the human boy Keith travelling in a mail coach to a small town called Bad Blintz . The group plans to ... (Wikipedia)
The King of Attolia
by Megan Whalen Turner
A young king's quest to reclaim his throne, aided by a mysterious thief.
Eugenides, the one-handed former Thief of Eddis, has married the Queen of Attolia, bringing peace to the two countries and becoming king. He appears to sleep during important briefings, makes snide ... (Wikipedia)
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
by Robin McKinley
An unconventional retelling of a classic fairytale, exploring themes of love and transformation.
Roderick Huston, a wealthy merchant and widower, has three daughters; Grace, Hope, and Honour. When Honour was a child she asked what her name meant and afterwards said she'd rather be named Beauty, ... (Wikipedia)
The Last Little Blue Envelope
by Maureen Johnson
Ginny receives a final envelope from her deceased aunt, leading her on a journey to find closure and love.
Ginny Blackstone thought that the biggest adventure of her life was behind her. She spent last summer traveling around Europe, following the tasks her aunt Peg laid out in a series of letters before ... (Goodreads)
Ritual in Death
by J.D. Robb
Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a murder that appears to be a ritual killing, but the motive is more personal than religious.
When a high-society party is crashed by a naked, knife-wielding, blood-covered man who "thinks" he might have killed someone, Eve Dallas must track down the crime, and the criminals. Everything ... (Goodreads)
Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy
A mystical journey of sorcery, battling against forces of evil to save the world.
Meet Skulduggery Pleasant Ace Detective Snappy Dresser Razor–tongued Wit Crackerjack Sorcerer and Walking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton —as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, ... (Goodreads)
Stranded with a Billionaire
by Jessica Clare
A young woman and a billionaire are stranded on a deserted island. They must work together to survive and find their way back to civilization.
The Billionaire Boys Club is a secret society of six men who have vowed success – at any cost. Not all of them are old money, but all of them are incredibly wealthy. They’re just not always as ... (Goodreads)
The Princess and the Hound
by Mette Ivie Harrison
A princess and a hound are bound by a magical curse. They must unravel the mystery to break the spell and save their kingdom.
The story focuses on two characters, Prince George and Princess Beatrice, that have been arranged to be married . Prince George possesses a magical ability to speak with animals which is forbidden in ... (Wikipedia)
Suddenly Royal
by Nichole Chase
Samantha, an ordinary girl, discovers she's a long-lost princess of a small European country and must navigate royal life.
Samantha Rousseau is used to getting her hands dirty. Working toward a master’s degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer ... (Goodreads)
The Ruins of Gorlan
by John Flanagan
A young orphan's rise to become a heroic knight, defending the kingdom against an evil sorcerer.
Morgarath, the exiled lord of the bleak, barren Mountains of Rain and Night has been waiting fifteen years in his dark realm, carefully planning his revenge against the Kingdom of Araluen. His former ... (Wikipedia)
Jagged
by Kristen Ashley
A woman returns to her hometown and reconnects with her past, including a former lover who is now a dangerous biker gang leader.
An old flame rekindled . . . Zara Cinders always knew Ham Reece was the one, but he wasn't interested in settling down. When she found someone who was, Ham walked out of her life. Three years later, ... (Goodreads)
Beauty and the Billionaire
by Jessica Clare
A modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, where a down-on-her-luck girl falls for a billionaire with a scarred past.
The Billionaire Boys Club is a secret society of six men who have vowed success—at any cost. Not all of them are old money, but all of them are incredibly wealthy. They’re just not always as ... (Goodreads)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 5
by Bisco Hatori
The Host Club goes on a beach vacation, but things get complicated when they meet a girl who is searching for her father.
In this sharp-witted romantic comedy about the clash of the classes (of all kinds), a poor girl at a rich kids' school ends up working at the school's toniest club-and gets mistaken for a boy! In ... (Goodreads)
The Tombs of Atuan
by Ursula K. Le Guin
A young girl embarks on a spiritual journey of self-discovery, uncovering the secrets of a mysterious tomb.
The story follows a girl named Tenar, born on the Kargish island of Atuan. Born on the day that the high priestess of the Tombs of Atuan died, she is believed to be her reincarnation. Tenar is taken ... (Wikipedia)
Complete Me
by J. Kenner
A woman with a troubled past falls for a wealthy businessman with his own secrets. Can they overcome their pasts and find love?
Our desire runs deep. But our secrets cut close. Beautiful, strong, and commanding, Damien Stark fills a void in me that no other man can touch. His fierce cravings push me beyond the brink of ... (Goodreads)
Claim Me
by J. Kenner
A billionaire businessman and a former beauty queen engage in a steamy BDSM relationship, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.
For Damien, our obsession is a game. For me, it is fiercely, blindingly, real. Damien Stark’s need is palpable—his need for pleasure, his need for control, his need for me. Beautiful and brilliant ... (Goodreads)
Gideon
by Jacquelyn Frank
Gideon, a powerful demon, is summoned by a human woman and they embark on a dangerous journey to save the world from destruction.
They're called the Nightwalkers–proud, ancient beings who live in the shadows, existing just beyond the human world. But there are also dangerous humans who hunt them--necromancers who use the ... (Goodreads)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 8
by Bisco Hatori
The Host Club goes on a trip to France, where they encounter new friends and challenges. Haruhi must confront her feelings for Tamaki.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 4
by Bisco Hatori
The Host Club is back with more shenanigans as they try to help a girl overcome her fear of men.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
Airhead
by Meg Cabot
A teenage girl's brain is transplanted into a supermodel's body, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming journey of self-discovery.
Emerson "Em" Watts accompanies her sister, Frida, and her best friend, Christopher, to a Stark Megastore opening in SoHo, which is attended by teen supermodel Nikki Howard and British musician ... (Wikipedia)
Phantom Evil
by Heather Graham
A paranormal investigator and a detective team up to solve a series of murders with supernatural elements in a haunted Louisiana town.
A secret government unit, a group of renegade paranormal investigators... and a murder no one else can crack. Though haunted by the recent deaths of two teammates, Jackson Crow knows that the living ... (Goodreads)
Old Magic
by Marianne Curley
Kate discovers she has inherited magical powers and falls in love with a 400-year-old ghost. A tale of love, magic, and time-travel.
Jarrod Thornton is mesmerizing, but Kate Warren doesn't know why. The moment the new guy walks into the room, Kate senses something strange and intense about him. Something supernatural. Her ... (Goodreads)
Interlude in Death
by J.D. Robb
Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a famous musician during a performance, uncovering dark secrets and motives.
In early spring of 2059, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called off planet to face a grueling ordeal - giving a seminar at the largest police conference of the year, to be held in a swanky resort. A resort ... (Goodreads)
The Innocent Mage
by Karen Miller
Asher, a commoner, discovers he has magical powers and is taken to the royal court to train as a mage. But the kingdom is in danger and Asher must use his powers to save it.
The Doranen have ruled Lur with magic after fleeing the evil Morg who took over their homeland. For an Olken (Lur's original inhabitants) it is unlawful to use magic. Any Olken who breaks the law ... (Wikipedia)
