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• How to Stop Time

  Haig, Matt, 1975-

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  "Haig’s plot is obviously complex, but—a marvel of invention—it is seamlessly presented, telling an absolutely compelling story. It examines large issues—history, time , purpose, and more—but in an engagingly thought-provoking, compulsively readable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The League of Gentlewomen Witches

  Holton, India

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  "The whimsical worldbuilding forms a perfect backdrop to the angsty couple, and Holton’s winking narration, which puts her in cahoots with the reader, makes her exaggerated characters work. Overflowing with heart, humor, and hyperbole, this clever…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Once and Future Witches

  Harrow, Alix E.

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  "Using magic as a metaphor for women’s rights, this novel cleverly connects the dots between the suffragist movement of the past to the Me Too movement of today. Compelling, exhilarating, and magical, The Once and Future Witches is a must-read." --…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Magicians

  a Novel

  Grossman, Lev

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  "Harry Potter discovers Narnia is real in this derivative fantasy thriller from Time book critic Grossman (Codex )." -- Publishers Weekly

• The Starless Sea

  Morgenstern, Erin

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  "An ambitious and bewitching gem of a book with mystery and passion inscribed on every page." -- Kirkus

• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

  Mandanna, Sangu

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  "This charming romantic fantasy is a gem." -- Publishers Weekly

• The Rules of Magic

  Hoffman, Alice

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  "... this enchanting, engrossing, and exhilarating novel." -- Booklist

• A Crown of Ivy and Glass

  Legrand, Claire, 1986-

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  "... Legrand is a polished painter of word pictures. Luscious descriptions bring the story alive, making it immersive and fun even when it’s uncomfortable or excruciating." -- The Post and Courier

• Thief Liar Lady

  a Novel

  Soria, Destiny

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  "A standout fairy-tale retelling." -- Kirkus

• Once More Upon a Time

  Chokshi, Roshani

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  "The storyline and characters are engaging, but it’s the beautiful, flowing writing that really stands out." -- LibraryReads

• The Emerald Circus

  Yolen, Jane

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  "This book, therefore, is both full of gorgeous and masterly writing and entirely inessential." -- Publishers Weekly

• Hex Life

  Wicked New Tales of Witchery

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  "Wickedness and white magic, edgy prose, and celebrated authors make this a magical volume that twists and shapes the witch archetype into fascinating, dark tales." -- Library Journal

• Making Money

  Pratchett, Terry

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  "Highly enjoyable, fast-paced, and funny; ..." -- Library Journal

• Sorcerer to the Crown

  Cho, Zen

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  "... the result is a classic, gently barbed upper-crust comedy mixed with magical thrills, modern social consciousness, and a hint of political intrigue." -- Kirkus

• The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

  a Novel

  Randall, Breanne

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  "A light, witchy novel where the relationships aren't just romantic, there are family issues for the main character to work through as well." -- LibraryReads