Fantasy

Abhorsen by Garth Nix

The Ninth was strong and fought with might.But lone Orannis was put out of the light.Broken in two and buried under hill.Forever to lie there, wishing us ill

A Choir of Lies by Alexandra Rowland

A young storyteller must embrace his own skills—and the power of stories—to save a nation from economic ruin, in the standalone sequel to A Conspiracy of Truths.  

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

'If I had my way, every idiot who goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips, would be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. Merry Christmas? Bah humbug!'  

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

One of the greatest satires in American literature, Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' begins when Hank Morgan, a skilled mechanic in a nineteenth-century New England arms factory, is struck on the head during a quarrel and awakens to find himself among the knights and magicians of King Arthur's Camelot. 

A Conspiracy of Truths by Alexandra Rowland

In a bleak, far-northern land, a wandering storyteller is arrested on charges of witchcraft. Though Chant protests his innocence, he is condemned not only as a witch, but a spy. His only chance to save himself rests with the skills he has honed for decades – tell a good story, catch and hold their attention, or die.  

A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur

June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, crafts a devastating and pulse-pounding tale that will feel all-too-relevant in today’s world, based on a true story from Korean history.  

A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark

Stacia Stark's work is known for its rich world-building and strong character development, appealing to fans of epic fantasy and those who enjoy stories that blend action, romance, and moral dilemmas.

A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin

“Filled with vividly rendered set pieces, unexpected turnings, assorted cliffhangers and moments of appalling cruelty, A Dance with Dragons is epic fantasy as it should be written: passionate, compelling, convincingly detailed and thoroughly imagined.”—The Washington Post  

Aesop's Fables by Aesop

The fables of Aesop have become one of the most enduring traditions of European culture, ever since they were first written down nearly two millennia ago. Aesop was reputedly a tongue-tied slave who miraculously received the power of speech; from his legendary storytelling came the collections of prose and verse fables scattered throughout Greek and Roman literature. 

Aeternum by Jamie Applegate Hunter

This is NOT a standalone. It is the second and final book in the Vincula Realm duology and must be read after The Umbra King. The Vincula Realm duology is a series within the Realms of the Aether multiverse. Erdikoa After being released from the prison realm four-hundred and ninety-nine years early, Rory finds herself in Erdikoa with no memory of the last three months and orders to keep her release a secret.

A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft

"A Far Wilder Magic" explores themes of belonging, prejudice, and the pursuit of dreams. It is a tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, set against a richly imagined backdrop that blends elements of fantasy and folklore.

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom.