Discover books similar to "The Wizard of Santa Fe"

Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist

A magical realist story about a shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his home in Spain to Egypt in search of a treasure. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including an alchemist, who teach him about the power of following one's dreams and the interconnectedness of all things. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its fantastical elements and themes of personal growth and self-discovery.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

Set in 1991, this novel follows a graduate student named Connie Goodwin as she uncovers a centuries-old witch's curse while researching her Ph.D. dissertation on the Salem witch trials. As Connie delves deeper into the past, she begins to question her own beliefs about the supernatural and the power of women. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its blend of historical fiction and the supernatural, as well as its exploration of the power of knowledge and the importance of understanding the past.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

A magical realist story about two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are bound together in a mysterious and competitive magical duel. Set against the backdrop of a traveling circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly, the novel explores the limits of love, magic, and the human heart. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its fantastical elements and themes of personal growth and self-discovery.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

A psychological thriller about a group of classics students at a small, elite college in Vermont who become embroiled in a murder plot. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the world of ancient Greece and the power of knowledge and the human psyche. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its exploration of the power of knowledge and the consequences of human action.

Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

A magical realist story about a man who returns to his childhood home and is drawn into a world of magic and danger. As he confronts his past, he must also face the darkness that lies within himself. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its fantastical elements and themes of personal growth and self-discovery.

Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

A historical thriller about a young woman who uncovers her father's secret past as a member of a group of scholars who have been hunting down the real-life inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula. As she delves deeper into the past, she must confront the darkness that lies within herself and the power of knowledge. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its exploration of the power of knowledge and the consequences of human action.

China Miéville

The City & the City

A noir detective story set in a divided city where two distinct societies coexist in the same physical space. The novel explores the power of perception and the consequences of human action, as well as the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its exploration of the power of knowledge and the consequences of human action.

Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

A historical fantasy about a golem and a jinni who come to life in 19th-century New York City. As they navigate their new world, they must confront the challenges of being different and the power of human connection. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its fantastical elements and themes of personal growth and self-discovery.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

A historical novel set in 19th-century England, where a young widow named Cora Seaborne becomes embroiled in the search for a mythical serpent that is said to haunt the Essex countryside. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she must confront her own beliefs about science, religion, and the power of the natural world. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its exploration of the power of knowledge and the consequences of human action.

Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

A magical realist novel about a wealthy Chilean family and the political upheaval that surrounds them. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world of magic, mystery, and the power of the human spirit. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its fantastical elements and themes of personal growth and self-discovery.

Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler's Wife

A science fiction romance about a man named Henry who has a genetic disorder that causes him to involuntarily time travel. As he navigates his disorder and his relationship with his wife Clare, he must confront the challenges of love, fate, and the power of human connection. This book is a good choice for readers of 'The Wizard of Santa Fe' because of its exploration of the power of knowledge and the consequences of human action.