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Books about Mysticism
Manuscript Found in Accra
by Paulo Coelho
A gathering of wisdom from the people of Accra, inspiring courage and hope.
The latest novel from the #1 internationally best-selling author of The Alchemist. There is nothing wrong with anxiety.,Although we cannot control God's time, it is part of the human condition to ... (Goodreads)
Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 2
by Neale Donald Walsch
A spiritual journey of self-reflection and enlightenment, finding answers to life's questions through divine communication.
...this paradigm shift will take great wisdom, great courage, and massive determination. For fear will strike at the heart of these concepts, and call them false. Fear will eat at the core of these ... (Goodreads)
The Dark Tower
by Stephen King
Epic fantasy quest to save the world by reaching the mysterious Dark Tower.
The seventh and final installment of Stephen King's The Dark Tower saga is perhaps the most anticipated book in the author's long career. King began this epic tale about the last gunslinger in the ... (Goodreads)
So You Want to Be a Wizard
by Diane Duane
Young girl discovers the magical world, mastering the powers of wizardry.
Nita Callahan is at the end of her rope because of the bullies who've been hounding her at school... until she discovers a mysterious library book that promises her the chance to become a wizard. But ... (Goodreads)
The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway
An aging Cuban fisherman's battle with a giant marlin, a journey of courage and determination.
The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of a battle between an aging, experienced fisherman, Santiago, and a large marlin . The story opens with Santiago having gone 84 days without catching a fish, ... (Wikipedia)
New Moon
by Stephenie Meyer
A teenage girl's struggle to cope with the complexities of growing up and the power of love.
On Bella Swan 's eighteenth birthday, Edward Cullen , the vampire she loves, and his family host her a birthday party at their residence. While unwrapping a gift, Bella receives a paper cut , which ... (Wikipedia)
Darkfever
by Karen Marie Moning
A woman searches for her missing sister in the mythic and dangerous world of the Fae.
The novel tells the story of MacKayla Lane or "Mac", the daughter of Jack and Rainey Lane, who works as a bartender in Georgia. After learning about her sister's death Mac travels to Ireland in hopes ... (Wikipedia)
Leaves of Grass
by Walt Whitman
An exploration of the relationship between the individual and the divine, viewed through the lens of nature and its rhythms.
A collection of quintessentially American poems, the seminal work of one of the most influential writers of the nineteenth century. ... (Goodreads)
(Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum) The Sealed Nectar: Biography of the Noble Prophet (SAW)
by Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri
A dramatic retelling of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, highlighting his teachings and spiritual journey.
الرحيق المختوم بحث في السيرة النبوية. تأليف: الشيخ صفي الرحمن المباركفوري. قُدِّم في مسابقة رابطة العالم الإسلامي في السيرة النبوية الشريفة، وحاز البحث على المركز الأول. "ومن منهجي في هذا الكتاب ـ ... (Goodreads)
Picnic at Hanging Rock
by Joan Lindsay
A group of schoolgirls vanish during a picnic at a mysterious rock formation.
The novel begins with a brief foreword , which reads: At Appleyard College, a private boarding school for upper-class girls near Mount Macedon, Victoria , a picnic is being planned for the students ... (Wikipedia)
New Spring
by Robert Jordan
A young girl's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful enemy.
New Spring describes events which take place twenty years before the events of, The Eye of the World, (Book 1). The story begins in the last days of the Aiel War , and the Battle of the Shining Walls ... (Wikipedia)
The Grey King
by Susan Cooper
A quest to save the land from a magical darkness, with a boy using his mysterious powers to lead the way.
"Fire on the Mountain Shall Find the Harp of Gold Played to Wake the Sleepers, Oldest of the Old..." With the final battle between the Light and the Dark soon approaching, Will sets out on a quest to ... (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)
The Solitaire Mystery
by Jostein Gaarder
A young boy's journey to uncover the mystery of his past and the truth of his identity.
The book follows two seemingly separate stories: A 12-year-old boy, Hans-Thomas, and his father are driving through Europe on a journey to locate and bring home the boy's estranged mother. Whilst on ... (Wikipedia)
Odd Hours
by Dean Koontz
A supernatural mystery-thriller in which a man discovers the hidden power of a mysterious book.
Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name alone. Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas is one such literary hero who has come alive in listeners' imaginations as he explores the greatest ... (Goodreads)
The Crystal Cave
by Mary Stewart
Arthurian legend comes to life as Merlin embarks on a quest to use his magical powers to protect the young king.
This novel covers the time from Merlin's sixth year until he becomes a young man. The Romans have recently left Britain , which is now divided into a number of kingdoms loosely united under a High ... (Wikipedia)
The Dunwich Horror and Others
by H.P. Lovecraft
Collection of horror stories exploring fear, dread and the unknown.
Contents: ix · H.P. Lovecraft and His Work · August Derleth · in 10 · In the Vault · ss The Tryout Nov ’25; Weird Tales Apr ’32 19 · Pickman’s Model · ss Weird Tales Oct ’27 33 · The Rats in the ... (Goodreads)
The Heart's Desire
by Robert Kirkman
A suspense novel about a young man's journey of self-discovery and the secrets he uncovers along the way.
The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility.,An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bhagavad Gita
by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
Epic poem exploring the nature of duty, faith, and morality.
The Bhagavad Gita is an intensely spiritual work that forms the cornerstone of the Hindu faith, and is also one of the masterpieces of Sanskrit poetry. It describes how, at the beginning of a mighty ... (Barnes & Noble)
Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives
by Michael Newton
Explores the mystery of life after death, offering case studies of life between lives.
Learn the latest details and most recent groundbreaking discoveries that reveal, for the first time, the mystery of life in the spirit world after death on Earth–proof that our consciousness ... (Goodreads)
The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine
by A.W. Tozer
A spiritual journey towards a deeper understanding of God and his divine will.
Tozer's bestseller, this book has been called "one of the all-time most inspirational books" by a panel of Christian magazine writers,. Sometimes the voices that speak most clearly in the present are ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Golem and the Jinni
by Helene Wecker
Two supernatural creatures from different mythologies, living in New York City, find companionship and friendship in each other.
In the Polish town of Konin at the end of the 19th century, a corrupt kabbalist named Yehudah Schaalman creates a golem in the shape of a woman at the request of young Otto Rotfeld, who seeks a ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Lover Enshrined
by J.R. Ward
Vampire romance between a tortured soul and a warrior woman, filled with suspense and danger.
In this "frighteningly addictive" paranormal romance saga there's a war raging between vampires and their slayers. Here are the stories of a secret band of brothers like no other—six vampire ... (Goodreads)
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
by Shunryu Suzuki
A guide to Zen meditation and philosophy, exploring the power of mindfulness and introspection.
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a ... (Goodreads)
The Way of Zen
by Alan W. Watts
An exploration of the philosophy, history and psychology of Zen Buddhism.
In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion to Western readers. With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he ... (Goodreads)
Dead to the World
by Charlaine Harris
A supernatural romance of vampires and werewolves, set in a small town in Louisiana.
This novel opens on New Year's Eve, three weeks after the events of, Club Dead, . Sookie Stackhouse finds Eric running down the road close to her home, but he seems to have lost his memory. Sookie, ... (Wikipedia)
The Vampire Lestat
by Anne Rice
A vampire's exploration of his immortality and the secrets of the world of the undead.
Set in the late 18th century to the late 1980s, the story follows the 200-year-long life of the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, and his rise from humble beginnings as impoverished nobility in the ... (Wikipedia)
Alamut
by Vladimir Bartol
A philosophical quest for power and truth, set in medieval Persia.
The novel is set in the 11th century at the fortress of Alamut , which was seized by the leader of the Ismailis , Hassan-i Sabbah or Sayyiduna (سیدنا, "Our Master"). At the start of the story, he is ... (Wikipedia)
The Forty Rules of Love
by Elif Shafak
A story of romance and spiritual enlightenment, exploring the teachings of a Sufi master.
Ella Rubenstein is forty years old and unhappily married when she takes a job as a reader for a literary agent. Her first assignment is to read and report on Sweet Blasphemy , a novel written by a ... (Goodreads)
The Witch of Portobello
by Paulo Coelho
A spiritual journey of a woman's search for identity and purpose.
As the book begins, Athena is dead. How she ended up that way creates the intrigue sustaining the book. , The child, Sherine Khalil renames herself Athena after her uncle was discussing with her ... (Wikipedia)
The Snow Leopard
by Peter Matthiessen
A spiritual journey to the Himalayas, seeking to observe a rare snow leopard.
When Matthiessen went to Nepal to study the Himalayan blue sheep and, possibly, to glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard, he undertook his five-week trek as winter snows were sweeping into the ... (Goodreads)
The Fifth Mountain
by Paulo Coelho
A man's spiritual journey, overcoming obstacles and finding his place in the world.
The story is based on the account of Biblical prophet Elijah from the Hebrew Bible (1 Kings chapters 17-19). The focus is on Elijah's time in Zarephath (in this book named Akbar). In ninth century ... (Wikipedia)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
by Tom Robbins
An eccentric story of freedom and adventure, exploring themes of identity, fate and love.
Sissy Hankshaw, the novel's protagonist , is a woman born with enormously large thumbs who considers her mutation a gift. , The novel covers various topics, including free love , feminism , drug use ... (Wikipedia)
A Wind in the Door
by Madeleine L'Engle
A magical journey exploring the mysteries of the universe and the power of love.
Main character Meg Murry is worried about her brother Charles Wallace, a 6-year-old genius bullied at school by the other children. The new principal of the elementary school is the former high ... (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)
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)
New and Selected Poems, Volume One
by Mary Oliver
A collection of nature-inspired poetry exploring life, death, and love.
Features previously published and new poems that explore the natural world and how it is connected to human beings and spirituality. ... (Goodreads)
Jitterbug Perfume
by Tom Robbins
A journey through time and space, exploring the mysteries of life, death, and the pursuit of immortality.
A powerful and chiseled 8th-century king named Alobar narrowly escapes regicide at the hands of his own subjects, from a custom of killing the leader at the first sign of aging. After fleeing, no ... (Wikipedia)
VALIS
by Philip K. Dick
A man's quest to uncover the meaning behind a series of mystical visions.
VALIS is the first book in Philip K. Dick's incomparable final trio of novels (the others being The Divine Invasion and The Transmigration of Timothy Archer ). This disorienting and bleakly funny ... (Goodreads)
Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Spiritual journey of a yogi, exploring the depths of Eastern mysticism.
This acclaimed autobiography presents a fascinating portrait of one of the great spiritual figures of our time. With engaging candor, eloquence, and wit, Paramahansa Yogananda narrates the inspiring ... (Goodreads)
The Wind Through the Keyhole
by Stephen King
A young boy embarks on a quest for truth, uncovering secrets of a forgotten past.
The novel begins with Roland and his ka-tet arriving at a river on their journey to the Dark Tower. An elderly man who operates a ferry gets them across the river, and warns them that a severe ... (Wikipedia)
Berserk, Vol. 1
by Kentaro Miura
A swordsman embarks on a dangerous journey, encountering dark forces and the mysteries of the supernatural.
Created by Kenturo Miura, Berserk is manga mayhem to the extreme - violent, horrifying, and mercilessly funny - and the wellspring for the internationally popular anime series. Not for the squeamish ... (Goodreads)
Seven Deadly Wonders
by Matthew Reilly
An international team embarks on an adventure to unlock the mysteries of a legendary and powerful ancient artifact.
Around 4,500 years ago, the capstone upon the summit of the Great Pyramid of Giza absorbed the energy released by the Tartarus Rotation (a monstrous sunspot that occurs every 4,000–4,500 years), and ... (Wikipedia)
Castle of Wizardry
by David Eddings
Epic quest to find a magical artifact and save a kingdom from danger.
A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled! THE ... (Goodreads)
The Essential Rumi
by Rumi
Collection of the spiritual poet's works, exploring life, love, and the divine.
This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems. Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
An epic poem exploring the power of supernatural forces and the consequences of human action.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (originally "The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere") is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, written in 1797–98 and published in 1798 in the ... (Goodreads)
Garden Spells
by Sarah Addison Allen
A tale of family secrets and magical powers, set in a small Southern town.
Claire Waverley lives alone in small Bascom, North Carolina. The only person she's close to is an elderly relative named Evanelle, who has the gift of giving people exactly what they need before they ... (Wikipedia)
Weaveworld
by Clive Barker
Fictional world hidden within a tapestry, a group of humans protecting it from evil.
Decades prior to the book's opening, a magical race known as the Seerkind combined all of their powers to create a secret world known as "the Fugue", a carpet into which they wove their most beloved ... (Wikipedia)
The Celestine Prophecy
by James Redfield
A spiritual journey of discovery, unlocking the ancient mysteries of the universe.
Are three decades of interest in modern physics, ecology, mystical religion and interpersonal psychology finally synthesizing into a new spiritual "common sense"? Are we now beginning to live this ... (Goodreads)
The Book of Life
by Deborah Harkness
A journey of magic and science to unlock the secrets of eternal life.
The #1, New York Times, bestselling series finale and sequel to, A Discovery of Witches, and, Shadow of Night, Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying ... (Goodreads)
Of Love and Other Demons
by Gabriel García Márquez
A young girl is thrown into a spiritual journey of faith and superstition as she faces a mysterious illness.
Sierva Maria de Todos Los Angeles Sierra is the twelve-year-old daughter of the Marquis and his wife Bernarda. Her hair has never been cut, and was promised to the saints when she was born with the ... (Wikipedia)
The Gnostic Gospels
by Elaine Pagels
An exploration of the ancient texts of the Gnostic tradition, revealing the hidden depths of early Christianity.
The Gnostic Gospels is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the ... (Goodreads)
Shadow Spell
by Nora Roberts
An Irishwoman discovers secrets of her past while uncovering a powerful, magical legacy.
With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O’Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It’s where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has ... (Goodreads)
Paladin of Souls
by Lois McMaster Bujold
A fantasy tale of a woman facing her own dark past to save her kingdom.
In a land threatened by treacherous war and beset by demons, royal dowager Ista, released from the curse of madness and manipulated by an untrustworthy god, is plunged into a desperate struggle to ... (Goodreads)
Nevernight
by Jay Kristoff
Adventure and revenge in a world of darkness and secrets, as a young woman embarks on a quest for justice.
In a land where three suns almost never set, a fledgling killer joins a school of assassins, seeking vengeance against the powers who destroyed her family. Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia ... (Goodreads)
The Doors of Perception
by Aldous Huxley
An exploration of altered states of consciousness and their implications for understanding reality.
The Doors of Perception is a philosophical essay, released as a book, by Aldous Huxley. First published in 1954, it details his experiences when taking mescaline. The book takes the form of Huxley's ... (Goodreads)
Wildwood
by Colin Meloy
A young girl's fantastical adventure in a magical forest, discovering the power of friendship and courage.
Prue is in a park with Mac when "a murder of crows" swoops down and carries him away. Prue runs after him (followed by her classmate Curtis), and sees the crows carry him into the Impassable ... (Wikipedia)
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess
by Starhawk
Exploring ancient Pagan rituals and the divine feminine, reclaiming the Goddess and her power.
The twentieth anniversary edition of The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an ... (Goodreads)
The Enchanted
by Rene Denfeld
Adventure into a magical forest reveals secrets and a path to redemption.
“ The Enchanted wrapped its beautiful and terrible fingers around me from the first page and refused to let go after the last. A wondrous book that finds transcendence in the most unlikely of places. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Book of Shadows
by Cate Tiernan
A young girl's journey to discover her hidden magical powers, while unraveling the secrets of the past.
Morgan Rowlands is a high school student living in the picturesque town of Widow's Vale. Morgan is an ordinary girl who lives an ordinary life. However, her life becomes unsettled upon meeting Cal ... (Wikipedia)
Toll the Hounds
by Steven Erikson
Epic fantasy of betrayal, power struggles and dark secrets in a kingdom on the brink of war.
Many of the characters from Gardens of the Moon and Memories of Ice make a return in this novel. The prologue is divided into four separate scenes. The first is in a "necropolis of sorts", where two ... (Wikipedia)
Labyrinth
by Kate Mosse
A woman searches for the secrets of her past that are hidden in a mysterious ancient labyrinth.
When Dr Alice Tanner, who works as a volunteer at the archaeological site of Pic de Soularac, in France, discovers two skeletons in a long-hidden cave in the hillside, she unearths a link with an ... (Wikipedia)
'Salem's Lot
by Stephen King
A small town's battle against an ancient evil that threatens to consume its inhabitants.
Ben Mears, a writer who spent part of his childhood in Jerusalem's Lot , Maine , has returned after 25 years. He quickly becomes friends with high-school teacher Matt Burke and strikes up a ... (Wikipedia)
The Call of Cthulhu
by H.P. Lovecraft
A tale of horror and mystery, as a man investigates an ancient cult's dark secrets.
The story's narrator, Francis Wayland Thurston, recounts his discovery of various notes left behind by his great uncle, George Gammell Angell, a prominent professor of Semitic languages at Brown ... (Wikipedia)
The Book of Speculation
by Erika Swyler
A young librarian unravels a centuries-old mystery, tracing the origins of his family's past.
Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone in a house that is slowly crumbling toward the Long Island Sound. His parents are long dead. His mother, a circus mermaid who made her living by holding ... (Goodreads)
Physik
by Angie Sage
A young apprentice sorcerer battles an evil necromancer and discovers her true identity and magical powers.
The third book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary ... (Goodreads)
Brida
by Paulo Coelho
A young woman's journey as she searches for spiritual enlightenment and meaning in life.
This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to ... (Barnes & Noble)
City of Golden Shadow
by Tad Williams
A thrilling adventure of discovering a forgotten, mystical world and its secrets.
The first character introduced is a man called Paul Jonas, apparently an infantryman on the Western Front of the First World War . In what he at first believes to be a dream or hallucination, he ... (Wikipedia)
The Doors of Perception / Heaven and Hell
by Aldous Huxley
An exploration of altered states of consciousness, examining the effects of psychedelic drugs.
As only he can, Aldous Huxley explores the mind's remote frontiers and the unmapped areas of human consciousness. These two astounding essays are among the most profound studies of the effects of ... (Goodreads)
Prodigal Son
by Dean Koontz
A man's journey of redemption, as he battles forces of darkness to save his family.
The basic plot follows New Orleans detective Carson and her partner Michael on the hunt for a serial killer dubbed "The Surgeon". Reports of this killer catch the attention of Deucalion , formerly ... (Wikipedia)
UnSouled
by Neal Shusterman
A young boy discovers that he was born without an immortal soul, embarking on a journey to save the world.
Teens fight for their humanity in this thrilling third book in the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology by Neal Shusterman. Connor and Lev are on the run after the destruction of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Witching Hour
by Anne Rice
A dark and mysterious tale of secret families and supernatural forces.
From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge, hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries. Demonstrating, once again, her gift for spellbinding ... (Goodreads)
The Path of Daggers
by Robert Jordan
The eight novel in the Wheel of Time series, wherein a war-torn world faces a powerful new threat.
The Seanchan invasion force is in possession of Ebou Dar. Nynaeve, Elayne, and Aviendha head for Caemlyn and Elayne's rightful throne, but on the way they discover an enemy much worse than the ... (Goodreads)
The Many-Coloured Land
by Julian May
Adventure into an alternate reality, where humans and alien species fight for control.
When a one-way time tunnel to Earth's distant past, specifically six million B.C., was discovered by folks on the Galactic Milieu, every misfit for light-years around hurried to pass through it. Each ... (Goodreads)
Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time
by James Gurney
A fantastical adventure of a father and son who discover an island inhabited by humans and dinosaurs.
In the year 1860, biologist and explorer Arthur Denison and his son, Will, set out on a sea voyage of discovery and adventure. When a powerful typhoon wrecks the ship in uncharted waters, Arthur and ... (Goodreads)
The Upanishads
by Anonymous
Exploration of ancient spiritual wisdom, seeking to answer the fundamental questions of human existence.
The Upanishads, the earliest of which were composed in Sanskrit between 800 and 400 bce by sages and poets, form part of the Vedas - the sacred and ancient scriptures that are the basis of the Hindu ... (Goodreads)
Kiss of Midnight
by Lara Adrian
A vampire warrior and a human woman fall in love, entangled in a dangerous and forbidden romance.
He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle Maxwell’s deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night—or this man—is what it seems. For when ... (Goodreads)
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
by Olga Tokarczuk
An elderly woman's journey of self-discovery, as she investigates a series of mysterious animal deaths.
In a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her ... (Goodreads)
The Immortal Highlander
by Karen Marie Moning
Epic adventure of a modern-day Highlander on a quest to find the legendary source of his immortality.
BEWARE:,LETHALLY SEDUCTIVE ALPHA MALE OF IMMENSE STRENGTH AND DARK EROTICISM. DO NOT LOOK AT HIM. DO NOT TOUCH HIM. DO NOT BE TEMPTED. DO NOT BE, SEDUCED,.... With his long, black hair and dark, ... (Goodreads)
The Magician
by Michael Scott
An ancient struggle between powerful forces of good and evil, with fate of the world at stake.
Sophie and Josh Newman – 15-year-old twins – are in Paris with the alchemyst, Nicholas Flamel, and his friend, Scathach. They now face Niccolò Machiavelli and his colleague, but also rival, John Dee, ... (Wikipedia)
Baudolino
by Umberto Eco
A medieval tale of adventure, deception and the search for truth.
In the year of 1204, Baudolino of Alessandria enters Constantinople , unaware of the Fourth Crusade that has thrown the city into chaos. In the confusion, he meets Niketas Choniates and saves his ... (Wikipedia)
Shattered
by Kevin Hearne
Epic fantasy adventure of a druid, warrior and seer, battling evil forces to save their world.
Acclaimed author Kevin Hearne makes his hardcover debut with the new novel in his epic urban fantasy series starring the unforgettable Atticus O’Sullivan. For nearly two thousand years, only one ... (Goodreads)
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search, Part 1
by Gene Luen Yang
A quest to discover the true origins of the Avatar, the powerful force of balance in the world.
Azula Joins Team Avatar?! For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question—what happened to Fire Lord Zuko's mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko ... (Goodreads)
Key of Knowledge
by Nora Roberts
A journey to unlock the secret of immortality, fraught with danger and romance.
You are the Key. The lock awaits. What happens when the very gods depend on mortals for help? That's what three very different young women find out when they are invited to Warrior's Peak. To ... (Goodreads)
قمر على سمرقند
by محمد المنسي قنديل
يشاهد الشخصية الرئيسية نهج الحياة الذي يجب أن يستعيده من الصفر ليصل إلى الإنتاجية الرائعة.
عندما يقوم «علي» الطبيب المصري الشاب برحلة إلى مدينة «سمرقند»، بحثًا عن سر قديم ويتقابل مع رجل أسطوري هو «نور الله» الذي يقود سيارته ويوجه مصيره، ويخوضان معًا مغامرة في أماكن مدهشة.. وتأخذ الرحلة ... (Goodreads)
Destined
by P.C. Cast
A girl's journey to unlock her magical heritage and save the world from destruction.
In Destined, the forces of Light and Dark collide as their epic struggle focuses on Tulsa’s House of Night. Zoey is home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side – and ... (Goodreads)
The Shining Ones
by David Eddings
Epic fantasy adventure with a band of heroes on a quest to save the world from evil forces.
Book Two of The Tamuli. The New York Times Bestseller! Years ago, the Child-Goddess Aphrael had hidden Bhelliom, the Stone of Power, at the bottom of the sea. Yet now it is needed again to stop a ... (Goodreads)
Saving Fish from Drowning
by Amy Tan
A group of friends on a spiritual journey in the jungles of Burma, meeting unexpected turns of fate.
The story concerns a group of American tourists travelling the Burma Road from China to Myanmar, and the comic confusions that occur when they are kidnapped by a group of Karen people who believe one ... (Wikipedia)
Vampire Knight, Vol. 2
by Matsuri Hino
Vampire hunters and vampires learn to live in harmony, through their shared history and secrets.
Immortal tales of the past and present from the world of Vampire Knight. Vampire Knight returns with stories that delve into Yuki and Zero’s time as a couple in the past and explore the relationship ... (Barnes & Noble)
Daughter of the Blood
by Anne Bishop
A young woman's journey to claim her power and protect her kingdom from dark forces.
Librarian's Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here,. The Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy–the arrival of a new Queen, a Witch who will wield ... (Goodreads)
First Frost
by Sarah Addison Allen
A magical story of a family rediscovering its true identity and the power of love.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells comes a story of the Waverley family, in a novel as sparkling as the first dusting of frost on new-fallen leaves.. It's October in Bascom, ... (Goodreads)
Bleach, Vol. 1
by Tite Kubo
A young man discovers he has supernatural powers and must save the world from evil forces.
Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife. Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Complete Poetry and Prose
by William Blake
A collection of works exploring the power of imagination, religion, and revolution.
Since its first publication in 1965, this edition has been widely hailed as the best available text of Blake's poetry and prose. Now revised, it includes up-to-date work on variants, chronology of ... (Goodreads)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 1
by Natsuki Takaya
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery as she interacts with a mysterious family cursed by the Zodiac.
When high school student Tohru Honda 's mother dies in a car accident, Tohru decides to live with her grandfather. Renovations on the house and an unsupportive and unkind family members cause her to ... (Wikipedia)
The High Mountains of Portugal
by Yann Martel
A spiritual journey of three stories across Portugal, spanning three different time periods.
In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that—if he can find it—would redefine history. Traveling in one of Europe’s ... (Goodreads)
Mariana
by Susanna Kearsley
Time-traveling adventure that uncovers secrets of a centuries-old mystery.
"I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters—sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!"— DIANA ... (Barnes & Noble)
Stars of Fortune
by Nora Roberts
Three people join forces to search for ancient scrolls that could unlock the secrets of immortality.
Sasha Riggs is a reclusive artist, haunted by vivid dreams and nightmares that she turns into extraordinary paintings. Desperate to understand her visions, she finds herself drawn to the Greek island ... (Goodreads)
First Drop of Crimson
by Jeaniene Frost
Vampire romance with a paranormal twist, as two lovers face their darkest fears.
“,First Drop of Crimson is a passionate and tantalizing tale, filled with dark sensuality and fast-paced action. The lead couple is irresistible—a gutsy heroine to cheer for and a smoldering hero to ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Source of Magic
by Piers Anthony
A wizard's quest to unlock the secrets of magic, save the kingdom from destruction.
On his way to Queen Iris 's masquerade ball in honor of Trent's accession to the throne one year before, Bink is attacked by a floating sword, which he deflects using his talent of protection against ... (Wikipedia)
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