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Books about Enchantment
Invisible Cities
by Italo Calvino
A fantastical exploration of the cities of the imagination and the possibilities of life.
"Kublai Khan does not necessarily believe everything Marco Polo says when he describes the cities visited on his expeditions, but the emperor of the Tartars does continue listening to the young ... (Goodreads)
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
by Salman Rushdie
A fantastical journey to the depths of the imagination, reclaiming the power of storytelling.
At the beginning of the story, protagonist Haroun Khalifa lives with his father Rashid, a famous storyteller and doctor, and his mother Soraya, until the latter is seduced by their neighbor 'Mr. ... (Wikipedia)
The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
by Jacob Grimm
Classic collection of folktales and children's stories, exploring morality, adventure and magic.
Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales, collects more than 200 tales set down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early decades of the nineteenth century, among them some of the best-loved and most famous fairy ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
by Catherynne M. Valente
A young girl embarks on an adventure across a magical land, learning lessons about the power of stories.
Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind ... (Goodreads)
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by J.K. Rowling
Collection of wizarding fables, teaching important lessons of morality and courage.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard contains five richly diverse fairy tales, each with its own magical character, that will variously bring delight, laughter and the thrill of mortal peril. Additional ... (Goodreads)
Mistral's Kiss
by Laurell K. Hamilton
A witch's journey of self-discovery as she unlocks her magical destiny.
Meredith wakes up from a dream where she is given a horn cup from the Consort. The horn is a lost relic belonging to Abeloec, one of her guards, and the former god of wine. Abeloec and Merry drink ... (Wikipedia)
Moving Pictures
by Terry Pratchett
A comedic fantasy novel exploring the magical world of Discworld.
The alchemists of the Discworld have invented moving pictures. Many hopefuls are drawn by the siren call of Holy Wood, home of the fledgling " clicks " industry – among them Victor Tugelbend, a ... (Wikipedia)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
Comedy of mistaken identities, love and dreams set in a mythical forest.
The play consists of four interconnecting plots, connected by a celebration of the wedding of Duke Theseus of Athens and the Amazon queen, Hippolyta , which are set simultaneously in the woodland and ... (Wikipedia)
Tuesday
by David Wiesner
A group of frogs embark on a surreal, magical adventure on a mysterious Tuesday.
The story contains only six words and three points that determine the time of the action. The whole story is narrated by colorful pictures of frogs flying on their lily pads . The story begins on ... (Wikipedia)
Foam of the Days
by Boris Vian
Unexpected romance between a wealthy man and a singer, set in a surreal, dreamlike world.
In a surreal world where animals and inanimate objects reflect the emotions of humans, Colin is a wealthy young man with a resourceful and stylish valet , Nicholas, and a loyal best friend, Chick. ... (Wikipedia)
The Rules of Magic
by Alice Hoffman
A family of magical siblings discovering the power of their lineage and the responsibility that comes with it.
An instant New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from beloved author Alice Hoffman—the spellbinding prequel to Practical Magic . Find your magic. For the Owens family, love ... (Barnes & Noble)
Millions of Cats
by Wanda Gág
An old man and woman's search for the perfect pet, leading to a chaotic, fantastical world.
The hand-lettered text, done by the author's brother, , tells the story of an elderly couple who realize that they are very lonely. The wife wants a cat to love, so her husband sets off in search of ... (Wikipedia)
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies
by J.K. Rowling
Collection of stories featuring beloved characters from the Harry Potter universe.
‘Minerva was the Roman goddess of warriors and wisdom. William McGonagall is celebrated as the worst poet in British history. There was something irresistible to me about his name, and the idea that ... (Goodreads)
The Enchanted Wood
by Enid Blyton
A young boy and girl discover a magical world, encountering mysterious creatures and thrilling adventures.
In the first novel in the series, Jo, Bessie and Fanny (updated in later editions to Joe, Beth and Frannie) , move to the countryside, near a large wood. One day, they go for a walk in the wood and ... (Wikipedia)
Tom's Midnight Garden
by Philippa Pearce
A young boy's magical journey through time in a mysterious garden.
When Tom Long's brother Peter gets measles , Tom is sent to stay with his Uncle Alan and Aunt Gwen. They live in an upstairs flat of a big house with no garden, only a tiny yard for parking . The ... (Wikipedia)
Letters from Father Christmas
by J.R.R. Tolkien
A series of festive letters to children, telling stories of the North Pole and Santa's adventures.
The stories are told in the format of a series of letters, told either from the point of view of Father Christmas or his elvish secretary. They document the adventures and misadventures of Father ... (Wikipedia)
Perrault's Fairy Tales
by Charles Perrault
Collection of classic French fairy tales, exploring the power of imagination and morality.
Here are the original eight stories from the 1697 volume, Contes de temps passé, by the great Charles Perrault (1628–1703) in a translation that retains the charming and unsentimental simplicity that ... (Goodreads)
The Little Witch
by Otfried Preußler
Die kleine Hexe ist leider erst einhundertsiebenundzwanzig Jahre alt und wird deshalb von den großen Hexen noch nicht für voll genommen. Wenn sie schon keine große Hexe ist, will sie doch wenigstens ... (Goodreads)
The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories
by Susanna Clarke
A collection of enchanting tales of faerie, folklore and romance.
Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics' favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell", Susanna Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed ... (Goodreads)
Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall
by Bill Willingham
Collection of tales that explore themes of heroism, courage, and morality.
This tale is set in the 19th century, in the early days of Fabletown , when Snow White was sent as an envoy to the lands of the Arabian Fables. But the Arabian Fables are actually offended that a ... (Wikipedia)
Grimm's Fairy Tales
by Jacob Grimm
Classic collection of stories featuring magical characters and fantastical adventures.
The Grimm brothers were early 19th-century writers best known for their fairy tales coming from Scandinavian, Icelandic and Germanic origins. By 1807 there was a growing interest in German folk ... (Goodreads)
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri d'Aulaire
A captivating collection of timeless myths and legends from Ancient Greece.
Here are the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece–mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas--lavishly ... (Goodreads)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-Up Adaptation
by Robert Sabuda
A visual journey through the magical world of Wonderland, presented in a unique and interactive style.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is Robert Sabuda's most amazing creation ever, featuring stunning pop-ups illustrated in John Tenniel's classic style. The text is faithful to Lewis Carroll's ... (Barnes & Noble)
Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances
by Neil Gaiman
Collection of short stories, exploring the boundaries of the imaginative.
Multiple award winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman returns to dazzle, captivate, haunt, and entertain with this third collection of short fiction following Smoke and Mirrors and ... (Goodreads)
Fables - Book One
by Bill Willingham
A collection of morality tales and fables featuring anthropomorphic animal characters.
For the first time ever, Bill Willingham's acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series FABLES is presented in a deluxe hardcover edition collecting issues #1-10. When a savage creature known only as the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. 2
by Diana Wynne Jones
A magical world of witches and warlocks is explored, as a powerful enchanter discovers the secrets of his origins.
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 hold the title Chrestomanci... ... (Goodreads)
The Indian in the Cupboard
by Lynne Reid Banks
A magical story of a boy and his beloved toys coming to life in unexpected ways.
On Omri’s ninth birthday, his best friend Patrick gives him the disappointing gift of a small plastic Indian figurine. Omri also receives a white metal medicine cupboard from his brother. The only ... (Wikipedia)
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One
by Neil Gaiman
A collection of tales of dreams, fantasy and horror, exploring the power of imagination.
One of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time,, New York Times, best-selling author Neil Gaiman 's masterpiece, The Sandman, set new standards for mature, lyrical ... (Goodreads)
The Halfling's Gem
by R.A. Salvatore
Drizzt Do'Urden and his companions embark on a perilous journey to retrieve a stolen gem. Action-packed adventure ensues.
The dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden and Wulfgar the barbarian race to Calimport to rescue their friend Regis—who is being held as a captive, along with Drizzt's magical panther Guenhwyvar , by Artemis ... (Wikipedia)
Grimm's Fairy Stories
by Jacob Grimm
Classic collection of folk & fairy tales, offering timeless moral lessons.
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. Contains stories such as "The Goose Girl", "Hansel and Grethel", "Cinderella", "The Golden ... (Goodreads)
The Arabian Nights
by Anonymous
Tales of adventure and imagination, featuring larger-than-life characters and magical creatures.
This volume reproduces the 1932 Modern Library edition, for which Bennett A. Cerf chose the most famous and representative stories from Sir Richard F. Burton's multivolume translation, and includes ... (Goodreads)
Weetzie Bat
by Francesca Lia Block
Magical exploration of Southern California, where the extraordinary can become reality.
In 1989 Francesca Lia Block made a dazzling entrance into the literary scene with what would become one of the most talked-about books of the decade; Weetzie Bat. This poetic roller coaster swoop has ... (Goodreads)
Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders
by Neil Gaiman
Collection of short stories blending fantasy, horror and science fiction.
This is an alternate cover edition for, ISBN 0060515236 (ISBN13: 9780060515232)., Fragile Things is Neil Gaiman's second collection of short fiction. A mysterious circus terrifies an audience for one ... (Goodreads)
Snow White
by Paul Heins
A retelling of the classic fairy tale of Snow White, with beautiful illustrations and a modern twist.
At the beginning of the story, a queen sits sewing at an open window during a winter snowfall when she pricks her finger with her needle, causing three drops of red blood to drip onto the freshly ... (Wikipedia)
Little, Big
by John Crowley
A multigenerational family's journey of magical discovery in a fantastical realm.
Turn-of-the-century American architect John Drinkwater begins to suspect that within this world there lies another (and within that, another and another ad infinitum, each larger than the world that ... (Wikipedia)
Disney Sleeping Beauty
by Michael Teitelbaum
A retelling of the classic fairytale of Princess Aurora and her three fairy godmothers.
YOUNG AND OLD fans will love this full-color Little Golden Book retelling of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty"–the story of Princess Aurora and the three good fairies who try to protect her from ... (Goodreads)
The Book of Awesome
by Neil Pasricha
A celebration of the small things in life that bring joy and happiness, reminding us to appreciate the simple pleasures around us.
Based on the award-winning 10-million-plus-hit blog 1000awesomethings.com, The Book of Awesome is a high five for humanity and a big celebration of life's little moments: • Popping Bubble Wrap • ... (Goodreads)
Pinkalicious
by Victoria Kann
A young girl's adventures with a magical pink plant and the importance of balance.
This sparkling, New York Times, bestselling picture book from Victoria and Elizabeth Kann celebrates all things pink while showing readers that being yourself is the best of all. This 10th ... (Goodreads)
The Elephant's Journey
by José Saramago
A journey of self-discovery and adventure, exploring the power of imagination.
In 1551, King João III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon or Suleiman. This elephant 's journey from Lisbon to Vienna was witnessed and ... (Wikipedia)
Thornyhold
by Mary Stewart
A young woman inherits a cottage and discovers her family's magical legacy, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and love.
The story is about a lonely child who is made to see the world through her cousin's unusual eyes. When the child becomes a young woman, she inherits her dead cousin's house, as well as her reputation ... (Goodreads)
Untold
by Sarah Rees Brennan
A collection of short stories that explore the untold tales of beloved fairy tale characters.
A modern, magical twist on the Gothic romance and girl detective genres, the Lynburn Legacy books will appeal to fans of both Beautiful Creatures and the Mortal Instruments series. Reviewers have ... (Barnes & Noble)
Revolting Rhymes
by Roald Dahl
Retelling of classic fairy tales with unexpected twists, set in an anarchic landscape.
I guess you think you know this story.,You don't. The real one's much more gory.,The phoney one, the one you know,Was cooked up years and years ago... Do you think Cinderella married the prince and ... (Goodreads)
The Fury
by L.J. Smith
A teenage girl discovers she has supernatural powers and must navigate a dangerous world of magic and betrayal.
A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror... Stefan Tormented after losing Elena, he's determined to end the feud with his brother, Damon–whatever the cost. Damon Mocking Stefan and Elena, he laughs in ... (Goodreads)
Cinderella
by Kinuko Y. Craft
A retelling of the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, featuring stunning illustrations and a magical storyline.
This brilliant edition of a timeless story is sure to become the favorite of a generation. Readers young and old will be enchanted by the vision and mastery of Kinuko Y. Craft's luminous paintings, ... (Goodreads)
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