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Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

A gripping historical mystery novel that combines semiotics, biblical analysis, and medieval studies. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, a series of murders occur during a visit by an influential Franciscan friar. The story follows the investigation led by William of Baskerville, a Franciscan friar and former inquisitor, and his young apprentice Adso of Melk.

China Miéville

The City & the City

A unique and atmospheric crime novel set in the fictional cities of Besźel and Ul Qoma, which occupy the same geographical space but are perceived as separate entities by their inhabitants. When a woman's body is found in a border zone between the cities, a detective from each city must work together to solve the murder, navigating the complex politics and cultural divides of their shared world.

Mervyn Peake

The Gormenghast Trilogy

A darkly humorous and richly descriptive series of novels that chronicle the lives of the inhabitants of Castle Gormenghast, a sprawling, crumbling edifice ruled by the Earls of Groan. The story follows the power struggle between the heir to the earldom, Titus Groan, and the sinister Steerpike, a resourceful kitchen boy who rises through the castle's ranks.

Cormac McCarthy

The Road

A haunting and post-apocalyptic novel about a father and son's journey through a devastated America. The story explores the depths of human love and endurance in the face of unimaginable horror, as the pair struggles to survive in a world stripped of warmth, safety, and humanity.

Justin Cronin

The Passage

A thrilling and ambitious horror/science fiction novel that spans a century, following the consequences of a secret government medical project that goes horribly wrong. The story follows a group of survivors as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world overrun by vampire-like creatures, in a desperate search for safety and redemption.

Stephen King

The Stand

A post-apocalyptic epic that explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of a global catastrophe. When a deadly virus escapes a military facility and sweeps across the world, a small group of survivors must band together to rebuild society and confront the forces of darkness that threaten to consume what remains of humanity.

Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

A richly detailed and imaginative historical fantasy novel set in an alternate 19th-century England, where magic has returned to the world. The story follows the partnership and rivalry between two magicians, the reclusive Mr Norrell and the charismatic Jonathan Strange, as they navigate the complex world of politics, society, and the supernatural.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

A groundbreaking science fiction novel that explores themes of gender, sexuality, and identity in a society where individuals are ambisexual and can choose their gender. The story follows the experiences of a human envoy, Genly Ai, as he attempts to persuade the inhabitants of the planet Winter to join an intergalactic alliance.

China Miéville

The Scar

A swashbuckling and imaginative fantasy novel set in the world of Bas-Lag, where a floating city is built from the wreckage of ships and serves as a hub for piracy, trade, and adventure. The story follows a former pirate, Bellis Coldwine, as she becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the city's ruler and uncover the secrets of its founding.

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

A thrilling and witty fantasy novel about a group of con artists known as the Gentlemen Bastards, who use their cunning and charm to swindle the nobility of the city of Camorr. The story follows the group's leader, Locke Lamora, as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to take down a powerful crime lord and avenge the death of a mentor.