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by Schwab, Victoria

Book - 2015

This binge-worthy, action-packed series of magical (mutiple) Londons, thieves, and ne’er-do-wells is tons of fun! This binge-worthy, action-packed series of magical (mutiple) Londons, thieves, and ne’er-do-wells is tons of fun! Show less

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Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments

by Huchu, T. L.

Book - 2022

Part of the Edinburgh Nights series, this installment follows ghost talker Ropa Moyo as she accepts a job at a magical hospital where young men keep going missing. Part of the Edinburgh Nights series, this installment follows ghost talker Ropa Moyo as she accepts a job at a magical hospital where young men keep going missing. Show less

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The Ten Thousand Doors of January

by Harrow, Alix E.

Book - 2019

In this elegantly written fantasy, young January is obsessed with a book called The Ten Thousand Doors—until she realizes the story might be truer than it seems. In this elegantly written fantasy, young January is obsessed with a book called The Ten Thousand Doors—until she realizes the story might be truer than it seems. Show less

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Vita Nostra

by Di︠a︡chenko, Marina

Book - 2018

This translation of the Russian bestseller is for readers who don’t mind their fantasy trippy, dark, and disturbing—and packed with psychological suspense. This translation of the Russian bestseller is for readers who don’t mind their fantasy trippy, dark, and disturbing—and packed with psychological suspense. Show less

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Mandanna, Sangu

Book - 2022

A cozy, warm hug of a novel featuring found family, a ramshackle English house, delightfully precocious children, and a little bit of romance. A cozy, warm hug of a novel featuring found family, a ramshackle English house, delightfully precocious children, and a little bit of romance. Show less

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The Rules of Magic

A Novel

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 2017

Remember the Owens sisters from Practical Magic? Learn about their iconic witchy aunts (and uncle) in this worthy prequel. Remember the Owens sisters from Practical Magic? Learn about their iconic witchy aunts (and uncle) in this worthy prequel. Show less

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Magic for Liars

by Gailey, Sarah

Book - 2019

Hardboiled detective novel meets fantasy in this cross-genre murder mystery set at a school for magical students. Hardboiled detective novel meets fantasy in this cross-genre murder mystery set at a school for magical students. Show less

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Ninth House

by Bardugo, Leigh

Book - 2019

Dark academia, anyone? Dive into the intrigue of Lethe, one of Yale’s secret societies dealing with all things occult in this addictive series. Dark academia, anyone? Dive into the intrigue of Lethe, one of Yale’s secret societies dealing with all things occult in this addictive series. Show less

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A Marvellous Light

by Marske, Freya

Book - 2021

A steamy romance develops between two officials who work for a magical secret society in this queer enemies-to-lovers romp (the first in a series!). A steamy romance develops between two officials who work for a magical secret society in this queer enemies-to-lovers romp (the first in a series!). Show less

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Sorcerer to the Crown

by Cho, Zen

Book - 2015

Regency England gets a fantasy spin! Follow the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers as they deal with issues of class, race, and politics with a side of magic. Regency England gets a fantasy spin! Follow the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers as they deal with issues of class, race, and politics with a side of magic. Show less

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The Ballad of Black Tom

by LaValle, Victor D.

Book - 2016

Charles Thomas Tester hustles magical services in 20th century Harlem, entangling himself in the dark magical underbelly of New York when he delivers an occult tome to a sorceress. Charles Thomas Tester hustles magical services in 20th century Harlem, entangling himself in the dark magical underbelly of New York when he delivers an occult tome to a sorceress. Show less

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The Midnight Bargain

by Polk, C. L.

Book - 2020

More Regency England! In this version, marriage for women means giving up magic. A sharp social commentary in a fun fantasy package. More Regency England! In this version, marriage for women means giving up magic. A sharp social commentary in a fun fantasy package. Show less

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A Discovery of Witches

by Harkness, Deborah E.

Book - 2011

If you crave more than just magicians, this scholarly, immersive trilogy adds vampires and demons into the mix. And of course, a little romance doesn’t hurt! If you crave more than just magicians, this scholarly, immersive trilogy adds vampires and demons into the mix. And of course, a little romance doesn’t hurt! Show less

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The Magicians

A Novel

by Grossman, Lev

Book - 2009

Sold as “Harry Potter for adults”, this series follows Quentin Coldwater at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy with all the hedonism and disenchantment that college entails. Sold as “Harry Potter for adults”, this series follows Quentin Coldwater at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy with all the hedonism and disenchantment that college entails. Show less

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Storm Front

by Butcher, Jim

Book - 2000

Harry Dresden solves supernatural crimes for the Chicago P.D. Special Investigation Unit in this long-running (17 books and counting!) fantastical series. Harry Dresden solves supernatural crimes for the Chicago P.D. Special Investigation Unit in this long-running (17 books and counting!) fantastical series. Show less

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