What it's about: This story is about Nicholas Flamel, the greatest Alchemyst of his day. Nearly 700 years after his birth, he still lives, the secret of eternal life hidden in a book that Dr. John Dee is trying to steal. If it ends up in his hands, it could destroy the world, and based on a prophecy, twins Sophie and Josh Newman are the only people who can help save humanity. Why you should read it: "It’s absolutely brilliant!" —Raynw
What it's about: An ordinary businessman with a good heart, Richard Mayhew's world is forever changed when he stops to help a mysterious, bleeding girl on a sidewalk. He falls through the cracks and lands under the streets of London, a city filled with monsters and saints, murderers and angels, and more. Why you should read it: "It creates an immersive world like the Potter books do, all the while being funny, dark, and action-packed. The characters are witty and memorable, with the lead coming into his role as a hero just like Harry does — stumbling and fumbling all the way." —Allison Kay, Facebook
What it's about: Twin sisters Wren and Cath become hardcore members of a fandom, relying on the Simon Snow community to help distract them from the hardship of their mother leaving. When the twins reach college, Wren reveals she wants to lead her own life, leaving Cath confused and incomplete. Why you should read it: "Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell!! It's about sisters in their first year of college who have to deal with their favorite series ending (it's supposed to mirror HP in real life) and how they have to find ways to move on. Super-relatable, especially if you like writing/reading fanfiction or if you had a rough college transition." —Krysty Dross, Facebook
These Shel Silverstein quotes serve as great instructions for how to live life to the fullest, and overcome the challenges that come with it.
Yes, the books are always better than the movies, BUT you can't deny that seeing literary worlds come to life can be really ~magical~ sometimes.
Ella is consumed by grief when her Grandma Dorothy dies. Left with Grandma's ashes in an alabaster urn, Ella dreams of rubbing it like a magic lamp and Grandma suddenly appearing. But it's only a dream. To protect herself from experiencing this kind of heartache ever again, Ella pulls away from Trey, the love of her life. Better to leave him than to lose him, she thinks. Slowly Ella learns to live again as she reads the letters Grandma left behind one for every day of the coming year. Available Through These Ebook Retailers & More!Amazon KindleB&N NookSmashwords
What it's about: Katsa, a strong yet vulnerable teenage girl, lives in a society where people are given a Grace, which is some sort of special talent. Katsa's gift is killing, and she is forced to use her skills to do her uncle's dirty work. But Katsa goes in search of a way to put her talents to good use.Why you should read it: "If you are missing magic and strong female protagonists, like Hermione, Professor McGonagall, or Luna, I would recommend Graceling by Kristin Cashore." —Katyna Singleton, Facebook
What it's about: This story within a story follows a 12-year-old girl named Meggie, who learns that her father can bring fictional characters to life. One night while reading a book called Inkheart, an evil ruler escapes and abducts them both. Meggie must learn to harness the magic that caused this nightmare so she can change the course of the story.Why you should read it: "The Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke is beautiful and weird and kinda existentialist and has a female protagonist to boot. It’s got adventure and fantasy and a cool family dynamic. I’ve read and loved the Hunger Games, Divergent, and Maze Runner trilogies, but none hold a candle to Inkheart in my book." —hannahh49346df9c, BuzzFeed
A Tangle of Spells (ISBN: 9781471183881) Magical adventures, spellbinding storytelling
What it's about: An ordinary businessman with a good heart, Richard Mayhew's world is forever changed when he stops to help a mysterious, bleeding girl on a sidewalk. He falls through the cracks and lands under the streets of London, a city filled with monsters and saints, murderers and angels, and more. Why you should read it: "It creates an immersive world like the Potter books do, all the while being funny, dark, and action-packed. The characters are witty and memorable, with the lead coming into his role as a hero just like Harry does — stumbling and fumbling all the way." —Allison Kay, Facebook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The author of The Happiness Project and "a force for real change" (Bren Brown) examines how changing our habits can change our lives. "If anyone can help us stop procrastinating, start exercising, or get organized, it's Gretchen Rubin. The happiness guru takes a sledgehammer to old-fashioned notions about change."--Parade Most of us have a habit we'd like to change, and there's no shortage of expert advice. But as we all know from tough experience, no magic, one-size-fits-all solution exists. It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives. In Better Than Before, acclaimed writer Gretchen Rubin identifies every approach that actually works. She presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits--and to change them for good. Infused with Rubin's compelling voice, rigorous research, and easy humor, and packed with vivid stories of lives transformed, Better Than Before explains the (sometimes counterintuitive) core principles of habit formation and answers the most perplexing questions about habits: - Why do we find it tough to create a habit for something we love to do? - How can we keep our healthy habits when we're surrounded by temptations? - How can we help someone else change a habit? Rubin reveals the true secret to habit change: first, we must know ourselves. When we shape our habits to suit ourselves, we can find success--even if we've failed before. Whether you want to eat more healthfully, stop checking devices, or finish a project, the invaluable ideas in Better Than Before will start you working on your own habits--even before you've finished the book. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780385348614 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Publication Date: 03-17-2015 Pages: 320 Product Dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.30(d)About the Author Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellersOuter Order, Inner Calm; The Four Tendencies; Better Than Before; and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. On her top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she explores happiness and good habits. She is also a CBS News contributor, providing weekly solutions for living a happier life. Gretchen Rubin started her career in law and was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor when she realized that she wanted to be a writer. Raised in Kansas City, she lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.Read an Excerpt Read an Excerpt The Fateful Tendencies We Bring into the World (Continues…) Excerpted from "Better Than Before" by . Copyright © 2015 Gretchen Rubin. Excerpted by permission of Crown/Archetype. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site.
What it's about: Told in first-person narrative, this is the story of Kovthe, a magically gifted young man who becomes the most notorious wizard of his time. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to his time as an orphan in a crime-ridden city, to his daring bid to enter a school of magic, this story transports readers into the mind and body of a wizard.Why you should read it: "It’s sort of like Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings. Strong, complex female characters, a good trio/quartet of friends, and incredible world-building. Fair warning, though: The last book in the trilogy isn’t out yet, and Rothfuss writes slower that George R. R. Martin." —Katherineh5
Yes, the books are always better than the movies, BUT you can't deny that seeing literary worlds come to life can be really ~magical~ sometimes.
Yes, the books are always better than the movies, BUT you can't deny that seeing literary worlds come to life can be really ~magical~ sometimes.
What it's about: The Magicians, the first book of a trilogy, is about Quentin Coldwater, a kid who attends an exclusive college of magic in upstate New York. He and his friends travel in pursuit of finding a magical land, but what they actually find is more than they bargained for. Why you should read it: "The Magicians by Lev Grossman definitely filled my void. It grew with me, from a young teen reading Harry Potter, into my twenties with The Magicians!" —Cynthenomad
History books from WildBlue Press cover ranges from Rasputin to North Korea and many other controversial and interesting historical topics between.
iscover Authentic Folk Magic Passed Down through Generations Packed with natural remedies and recipes from bestselling author D. J. Conway and her grandmother, this book is a magical formulary that everyone—from beginners to established practitioners—can use to make life better. You'll learn how to use a wide variety of herbs and oils for spiritual, emotional, and mental health and healing. Magical Folkhealing provides more than one hundred commonly known herbs and their associated planets, elements, deities, and zodiac signs, as well as their basic powers and specific uses. This user-friendly guide also teaches you how to simplify your rituals, use special tools and tables for improved prep work, apply oils and aromatherapy for specific needs, and much more. Featuring everything from herbal teas and tinctures to massage oils and stones, this book is an indispensable resource for healing. 336 pages, 5x8 inch paperback.
Highlights A 2023 Romantasy Goodreads Choice Award Nominee! About the Author: Kate Golden is the author of TikTok sensation and debut novel A Dawn of Onyx. 432 Pages Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy Series Name: Sacred Stones Description About the Book "Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother's. Now she's been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King. Arwen knows better than to face the ancient, wicked woods that surround the castle on her own, which means working with a fellow prisoner might be her only path to freedom. Unfortunately, he's as infuriating as he is cunning--and seems to take twisted pleasure in playing on Arwen's deepest fears"-- Book Synopsis A 2023 Romantasy Goodreads Choice Award Nominee! The breakout TikTok fantasy romance, now with special bonus material! Captured by the king of darkness, she was forced to find the light within. Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother's. Now she's been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King. Arwen knows better than to face the ancient, wicked woods that surround the castle on her own, which means working with a fellow prisoner might be her only path to freedom. Unfortunately, he's as infuriating as he is cunning--and seems to take twisted pleasure in playing on Arwen's deepest fears. But here in Onyx Kingdom, trust is a luxury she can't afford. To make it out of enemy territory, she'll have to navigate back-stabbing royals, dark magic, and deadly beasts. But untold power lies inside Arwen, dormant and waiting for a spark. If she can harness it, she just might be able to escape with her life--and hopefully, her heart. Review Quotes "A Dawn of Onyx is such an enthralling read, with a top tier enemies-to-lovers storyline that absolutely sparkles. There's so much delicious romantic tension and fun banter, as well as an intriguing fantasy world and magic galore, it's truly a feast for a reader's heart. Fans of Sarah J. Mass and Tahereh Mafi will love it. I loved it, and I can't wait to delve into the next book in the series. Kate Golden has taken her place on my list of must-read authors."--India Holton, international bestselling author of The Secret Service of Tea and Treason "A Dawn of Onyx is an electrifying start to a thrilling new romantasy series that is magical, filled with delicious tension, and left me desperate for the next installment!"--Lana Ferguson, national bestselling author of The Nanny "A Dawn of Onyx is fun romantasy deliciousness, complete with magic, Fae, dragons, empire-shaking secrets, and a sultry, wicked king. Arwen is an appealing heroine--determined, optimistic, and empathetic, she struggles between her longing for home and the desire to spread her wings and learn more about the world. Her interactions with Kane are spiced with tension and banter, and I can't wait to see more of this combustible pairing in the next books."--Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon About the Author Kate Golden is the author of TikTok sensation and debut novel A Dawn of Onyx. She lives in Los Angeles where she works in the film industry developing movies with screenwriters and filmmakers. When she isn't telling stories, Kate is an avid book reader, movie fanatic, and functioning puzzle addict. She and her husband can be found hosting cozy game nights and taking hikes with their sweet pup, Milo. You can find her on Instagram at @KateGoldenAuthor and on TikTok at @Kate_Golden_Author, where she is known to post both spicy and heartbreaking teasers for her upcoming books.
What it's about: After a horrific family tragedy, 16-year-old Jacob travels to an abandoned orphanage on a remote island off the coast of Wales. Jacob inspects the bedrooms and hallways, discovering that the children who lived there were both peculiar and dangerous, and possibly still alive. Why you should read it: "I truly loved Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. It basically contains all plot points a Harry Potter enthusiast loves: a band of children with fantastic powers saving the world, mentors who turn into animals, sly time travel and other sorts of transportation, the idea that you could grow up as usual and become unusual, young love, et al., but the twists and turns Ransom Riggs takes and the inclusion of real historical pictures make this series new and interesting and engrossing. Did I mention a Tim Burton adaptation just began filming? Nothing’s going to topple HP anytime soon, but this book will ease your withdrawal, I promise." —Duer89
Yes, the books are always better than the movies, BUT you can't deny that seeing literary worlds come to life can be really ~magical~ sometimes.
What it's about: The Golden Compass (or Northern Lights) is set in a parallel universe and tells the story of a young orphan girl named Lyra on an epic quest to find her kidnapped friend and discover the secrets of "Dust" and the mysterious floating city outlined in the Aurora Borealis. Why you should read it: "It's a dark yet intriguing world, about a young girl overcoming great obstacles and growing into a strong, confident woman! One of my all-time favorites!!!" —Mads Hamann Pedersen, Facebook
Yes, the books are always better than the movies, BUT you can't deny that seeing literary worlds come to life can be really ~magical~ sometimes.
