Recommendations based on The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Factsby David Colbert

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  1. Harry Potter Boxed Set, Books 1-5

    by J.K. Rowling
    A magical journey of a young wizard, discovering his true destiny and forming powerful bonds of friendship.

    Box Set containing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, and Harry Potter and ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Harry Potter Collection 1-4

    by J.K. Rowling
    A young wizard's adventures in a magical world, on a quest to save the world from evil.

    The exciting tales of Harry Potter, the young wizard-in-training, have taken the world by storm, and fans just can't get enough of the magical world of Hogwarts and beyond. If you buy one of the ... (Goodreads)

  3. Harry Potter Collection

    by J.K. Rowling
    Exciting adventures of a young wizard, as he faces powerful enemies and learns to master his magic.

    Six years of magic, adventure, and mystery make this luxurious boxed set the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages. Follow Harry from his first days at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and ... (Goodreads)

  4. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

    by Newt Scamander
    An exploration of the hidden world of magical creatures, and their incredible powers.

    A copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them resides on almost every wizarding household in the country. Now, for a limited period only, Muggles too have the chance to discover where the ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Importance of Being Earnest

    by Oscar Wilde
    A lighthearted comedy of manners, full of witty dialogue and satirizing Victorian society.

    Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The ... (Goodreads)

  6. Yu Yu Hakusho, Volume 1: Goodbye, Material World!

    by Yoshihiro Togashi
    After dying, delinquent Yusuke Urameshi is given a chance to come back to life as a Spirit Detective and protect the living world from supernatural threats.

    Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life... by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with ... (Goodreads)

  7. Identity Crisis

    by Brad Meltzer
    A murder mystery set in the DC Comics universe, uncovering the secrets of a mysterious organization.

    While Elongated Man is on a stakeout , during which a minor villain called Bolt is shot and wounded by criminals, his wife Sue Dibny is murdered in their apartment, apparently dying of burns. The DC ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Sheet Music for Flute with CD

    by John Williams
    Compilation of sheet music from the Harry Potter films, accompanied by an audio CD of the music.

    Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists ... (Goodreads)

  9. Wind/Pinball: Two Novels

    by Haruki Murakami
    Two early novels by Murakami, exploring themes of identity, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a surreal world.

    The plot centers on the narrator's brief but intense obsession with pinball, his life as a freelance translator, and his later efforts to reunite with the old pinball machine that he used to play. He ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The Vile Village

    by Lemony Snicket
    A group of children escape a village of criminals and uncover a dark conspiracy.

    The book begins with the Baudelaires awaiting a new guardian. Their new guardians name was Count Olaf which is an actor, villain and a murderer. Mr Poe gives a brochure to the Baudelaire orphans ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Traitor's Moon

    by Lynn Flewelling
    Epic fantasy adventure of a disgraced prince and a mysterious stranger attempting to stop a sinister plot.

    Master spies Seregil and Alec are no strangers to peril. Their assignments, nightrunning for wizards and nobles, have led them into many deadly situations. But sometimes the greatest danger can lurk ... (Goodreads)

  12. Two Boys Kissing

    by David Levithan
    Two boys determined to break a world record for longest kiss experience life, love, and loss.

    New York Times bestselling author David Levithan tells the based-on-true-events story of Harry and Craig, two 17-year-olds who are about to take part in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A collection of four magical stories, featuring the enigmatic Chrestomanci, a powerful enchanter tasked with maintaining balance in the multiverse.

    There is an alternate cover here . In this multiple parallel universes of the Twelve Related Worlds, only an enchanter with nine lives is powerful enough to control the rampant misuse of magic–and to ... (Goodreads)

  14. Sailor Moon, Vol. 1

    by Naoko Takeuchi
    Ordinary schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino discovers she is Sailor Moon, a warrior destined to save the world from evil forces.

    Librarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book, here,. One of the most-beloved of all Japanese manga titles, Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon has enthralled millions ... (Goodreads)

  15. Unravel Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A paranormal romance featuring a dangerous and forbidden love between a mortal and immortal.

    The thrilling second installment in New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series. It should have taken Juliette a single touch to kill Warner. But his mysterious immunity to her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    by Unknown
    A classic Arthurian fantasy tale of loyalty, honor, and courage.

    Written by an anonymous 14th-century poet, this epic poem is recognized as an equal of Chaucer's masterworks and of the great Old English poems, including "Beowulf." This edition includes a Preface ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Chrysalids

    by John Wyndham
    A post-apocalyptic tale of survival and the struggle against oppressive forces.

    The inhabitants of post-apocalypse Labrador have vague knowledge of the "Old People", a technologically advanced civilization they believe was destroyed when God sent " Tribulation " to the world to ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Stalking Darkness

    by Lynn Flewelling
    A young thief and his mentor are caught up in a dangerous game of politics and magic, as they try to uncover a sinister plot.

    With the Leran threat laid to rest, Alec and Seregil are now able to turn their attention to the ancient evil which threatens their land. The Plenimarans, at war with Skalans, have decided to defeat ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Amityville Horror

    by Jay Anson
    A family's terrifying ordeal in a haunted house, where the supernatural lurks in the shadows.

    The book, purportedly based on a true story, describes the house at 112 Ocean Avenue as remaining empty for 13 months after the DeFeo murders . In December 1975, George and Kathleen Lutz bought the ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Luck in the Shadows

    by Lynn Flewelling
    A young thief's adventures in a fantasy world, filled with danger, secrets and hidden magic.

    When young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn’t commit, he is certain that his life is at an end. But one thing he never expected was his cellmate. Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, ... (Goodreads)

  21. An Ideal Husband

    by Oscar Wilde
    A play exploring the themes of blackmail, political corruption, and the nature of honor and integrity in Victorian society.

    The play opens during a dinner party at the home of Sir Robert Chiltern in London's fashionable Grosvenor Square . Sir Robert, an esteemed member of the House of Commons , and his wife, Lady ... (Wikipedia)

  22. It Had to Be You

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teenagers navigate love, friendship, and scandal in the glamorous world of Manhattan's Upper East Side.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live in luxe Fifth Avenue apartments and attend Manhattan's most exclusive private schools. We're smart, we've inherited classic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Bambi

    by Felix Salten
    A beloved tale of a young deer's journey from innocence to understanding the circle of life.

    Bambi is a roe deer fawn born in a thicket in late spring one year. Over the course of the summer, his mother teaches him about the various inhabitants of the forest and the ways deer live. When she ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Only in Your Dreams

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teens navigate the drama and scandals of their elite private school in New York City.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I are the biggest stars . . . whether or not the cameras are rolling. Enter the world of Gossip Girl - a world of VIPs and red carpet ... (Goodreads)

  25. Haven

    by Kristi Cook
    Violet moves to a small town and discovers she has supernatural powers. She must navigate a dangerous world of magic and secrets.

    Violet McKenna thought she was crazy when she had a vivid vision of her dad’s murder—but when her premonition came true, her life fell apart. Then she found a new school: Winterhaven. There, Violet ... (Goodreads)

  26. I Like It Like That

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue with scandalous secrets, love triangles, and drama-filled parties.

    The wickedly funny fifth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Shiver

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A teenage girl falls in love with a werewolf, but their romance is threatened by the dangers of his transformation.

    For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In ... (Goodreads)

  28. Crazy Rich Asians

    by Kevin Kwan
    An entertaining look at the extravagant lifestyles of the ultra-wealthy in Singapore.

    The book is told from the perspective of five main characters: Rachel Chu, Nicholas (Nick) Young, Eleanor Young, Astrid Leong, and Edison Cheng. The story revolves around the grand wedding of ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Undead and Unworthy

    by MaryJanice Davidson
    Vampire queen Betsy Taylor faces new challenges as she tries to balance her royal duties with her personal life.

    Betsy Taylor thought entering the world of the undead was a big adjustment. Being a new bride isn't much easier. The blush has only been on for two months, and Betsy has a lot to do: set up the new ... (Goodreads)

  30. Every Day

    by David Levithan
    A story of love, identity and acceptance, as a person wakes up in a different body each day.

    Every Day is about the story of A, a person who wakes up occupying a different body each day. As described by Frank Bruni of The New York Times , "A. doesn't have a real name, presumably because they ... (Wikipedia)