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Charlie N. Holmberg

The Paper Magician

Ceony Twill, a young student, has just graduated from the Tagis Praff School for the Magically Inclined, where she has studied the art of paper magic. Upon completing her education, Ceony is assigned to a mentor, Magician Emery Thane, who is less than thrilled at the prospect of training a paper magician. But when a dangerous criminal from Thane's past threatens their lives, Ceony must learn to harness the power of paper magic to save them both.

Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind

This epic fantasy novel follows the life of Kvothe, a legendary musician, magician, and adventurer. The story is told in Kvothe's own words, as he recounts his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent at the University studying magic and music, and his eventual rise to fame and fortune. But Kvothe's past is filled with danger and tragedy, and as he tells his story, he must confront the demons that have haunted him for years.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

The Night Circus is a magical and enchanting tale of two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are bound together in a competition that will determine their fate. The competition takes place at Le Cirque des Rêves, a mysterious circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly. As Celia and Marco compete against each other, they fall in love, and must find a way to break free from the competition before it destroys them both.

Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches

Diana Bishop, a historian and reluctant witch, discovers a long-lost manuscript in the Bodleian Library. The discovery sets off a chain of events that brings her into contact with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire and geneticist. As Diana and Matthew work together to unravel the secrets of the manuscript, they must confront their own feelings for each other, and the dangers that come with being involved with someone from another species.

Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, this novel tells the story of Chava, a golem created by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinni released from a bottle by a tinsmith. As Chava and Ahmad try to navigate their new lives in a strange and unfamiliar world, they must confront the challenges of being different, and the dangers that come with their unique abilities. When a dark secret from Chava's past threatens to destroy them both, they must work together to find a way to save themselves and each other.

China Miéville

The City & the City

In this imaginative and thought-provoking novel, China Miéville explores the concept of parallel cities. The city of Besźel and the city of Ul Qoma exist side by side, but their citizens are forbidden from acknowledging each other's presence. When a woman is murdered in Besźel, and the investigation leads to Ul Qoma, two detectives, one from each city, must work together to solve the crime. But as they delve deeper into the mystery, they begin to question the very nature of reality itself.

Mark Lawrence

The Broken Empire

This dark and gritty fantasy series follows the life of Jorg, a ruthless and cunning prince who will stop at nothing to claim the throne. Raised in a world of violence and chaos, Jorg has learned to survive by any means necessary. As he travels across the broken empire, he gathers a band of loyal followers, and together they embark on a bloody and brutal quest for power.

N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

This epic fantasy novel tells the story of Yeine, a young woman who is summoned to the city of Sky by her grandfather, the ruler of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms. When she arrives, she finds herself caught up in a power struggle between her grandfather and his two heirs. As Yeine navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, she must also confront her own past, and the secrets that have been hidden from her for so long.

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

This swashbuckling fantasy novel follows the exploits of Locke Lamora, a master con artist and thief. Raised on the streets of Camorr, Locke has learned to survive by his wits and his charm. When he and his gang, the Gentlemen Bastards, are hired by a mysterious benefactor to pull off a daring heist, they find themselves up against a powerful and ruthless enemy. As they navigate the treacherous waters of the criminal underworld, they must use all their skills and cunning to stay one step ahead of their enemies.

Claire North

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

In this mind-bending novel, Harry August is a man who lives his life over and over again, each time starting from the same point in time. As he lives his lives, he learns more about the world around him, and the secrets that have been hidden from him. But when he discovers that someone is trying to change the course of history, he must use all his knowledge and experience to stop them, before it's too late.