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Magical realism infuses magical or supernatural phenomena into realistic settings. Unlike high fantasy, it purports to be set in the realm of reality, with magical events presented as marvelous parts of the everyday. Originally associated with Latin American writers of the 1940s-1970s, magical realist techniques have since been adopted by writers from many other parts of the world.

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The House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits

by Allende, Isabel

Book - 1985

The Trueba family embodies strong feelings from the beginning of the 20th century through the assassination of Allende in 1973. The Trueba family embodies strong feelings from the beginning of the 20th century through the assassination of Allende in 1973. Show less

The Trueba family embodies strong feelings from the beginning of the 20th century through the assassination of Allende in 1973. The Trueba family embodies strong feelings from the beginning of the 20th century through the assassination of Allende in 1973. Show less

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The Immortals of Tehran

The Immortals of Tehran

A Novel

by Araghi, Ali

Book - 2020

Learning the story of a centuries-old family curse upon his father's death, young Ahmad struggles to protect his loved ones through decades of famine, los...Show more Learning the story of a centuries-old family curse upon his father's death, young Ahmad struggles to protect his loved ones through decades of famine, loss and political turmoil before unexpected life changes converge at the height of the Iranian Revolution. Show less

Learning the story of a centuries-old family curse upon his father's death, young Ahmad struggles to protect his loved ones through decades of famine, los...Show more Learning the story of a centuries-old family curse upon his father's death, young Ahmad struggles to protect his loved ones through decades of famine, loss and political turmoil before unexpected life changes converge at the height of the Iranian Revolution. Show less

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Every Bone A Prayer

Every Bone A Prayer

by Blooms, Ashley

Book - 2020

In her rural Appalachian holler, ten-year-old Misty can speak to the crawdads, to the birds, to the creek, to everything outside, and she understands how ...Show more In her rural Appalachian holler, ten-year-old Misty can speak to the crawdads, to the birds, to the creek, to everything outside, and she understands how they think. When her friend William takes their friendship too far, Misty doesn't know how to get help. This is the story of one tough-as-nails girl whose choices are few but whose imaginationis boundless, as her manner of coping with trauma becomes an adventure for everyone in her holler. Written by a survivor of sexual abuse, this is a beautifully honest story of healing and of hope. Show less

In her rural Appalachian holler, ten-year-old Misty can speak to the crawdads, to the birds, to the creek, to everything outside, and she understands how ...Show more In her rural Appalachian holler, ten-year-old Misty can speak to the crawdads, to the birds, to the creek, to everything outside, and she understands how they think. When her friend William takes their friendship too far, Misty doesn't know how to get help. This is the story of one tough-as-nails girl whose choices are few but whose imaginationis boundless, as her manner of coping with trauma becomes an adventure for everyone in her holler. Written by a survivor of sexual abuse, this is a beautifully honest story of healing and of hope. Show less

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Collected Fictions

Collected Fictions

by Borges, Jorge Luis

Book - 1998

The first complete, annotated collection of short stories in English by the twentieth-century Spanish master ranges from his 1935 debut up to his last work, "Shakespeare's Memory," in its first appearance in English. The first complete, annotated collection of short stories in English by the twentieth-century Spanish master ranges from his 1935 debut up to his last work, "Shakespeare's Memory," in its first appearance in English. Show less

The first complete, annotated collection of short stories in English by the twentieth-century Spanish master ranges from his 1935 debut up to his last work, "Shakespeare's Memory," in its first appearance in English. The first complete, annotated collection of short stories in English by the twentieth-century Spanish master ranges from his 1935 debut up to his last work, "Shakespeare's Memory," in its first appearance in English. Show less

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Bestiary

Bestiary

A Novel

by Chang, K-Ming

Book - 2020

Transforming into a manifestation of a tiger character from her Taiwanese heritage, Daughter falls in love with an equally remarkable girl while translating mysterious letters from female relatives who embody mythical archetypes. Transforming into a manifestation of a tiger character from her Taiwanese heritage, Daughter falls in love with an equally remarkable girl while translating mysterious letters from female relatives who embody mythical archetypes. Show less

Transforming into a manifestation of a tiger character from her Taiwanese heritage, Daughter falls in love with an equally remarkable girl while translating mysterious letters from female relatives who embody mythical archetypes. Transforming into a manifestation of a tiger character from her Taiwanese heritage, Daughter falls in love with an equally remarkable girl while translating mysterious letters from female relatives who embody mythical archetypes. Show less

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The Water Dancer

The Water Dancer

A Novel

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2019

In this lyrical novel blending historical fiction and magical realism, Hiram, the son of an enslaved woman and her master, narrowly escapes drowning. The ...Show more In this lyrical novel blending historical fiction and magical realism, Hiram, the son of an enslaved woman and her master, narrowly escapes drowning. The mystical force that saved him imparts a magical skill he can use to understand his own history and aid the battle for liberation. This haunting and stylistically complex novel gives readers an urgent and weighty look at the horrors of slavery in antebellum America. Show less

In this lyrical novel blending historical fiction and magical realism, Hiram, the son of an enslaved woman and her master, narrowly escapes drowning. The ...Show more In this lyrical novel blending historical fiction and magical realism, Hiram, the son of an enslaved woman and her master, narrowly escapes drowning. The mystical force that saved him imparts a magical skill he can use to understand his own history and aid the battle for liberation. This haunting and stylistically complex novel gives readers an urgent and weighty look at the horrors of slavery in antebellum America. Show less

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LaRose

LaRose

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2016

Centered on a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation, this stylistically complex and reflective work of magical realism follows LaRose, a soulful child passed fr...Show more Centered on a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation, this stylistically complex and reflective work of magical realism follows LaRose, a soulful child passed from his birth family to another family as a form of justice. LaRose's mystical abilities drive him to right yet another violation. Compelling writing and complex characters shine in this exploration of how people cope with death. Show less

Centered on a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation, this stylistically complex and reflective work of magical realism follows LaRose, a soulful child passed fr...Show more Centered on a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation, this stylistically complex and reflective work of magical realism follows LaRose, a soulful child passed from his birth family to another family as a form of justice. LaRose's mystical abilities drive him to right yet another violation. Compelling writing and complex characters shine in this exploration of how people cope with death. Show less

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Everything Is Illuminated

Everything Is Illuminated

A Novel

by Foer, Jonathan Safran

Book - 2002

Hilarious, energetic, and profoundly touching, a debut novel follows a young writer as he travels to the farmlands of eastern Europe, where he embarks on ...Show more Hilarious, energetic, and profoundly touching, a debut novel follows a young writer as he travels to the farmlands of eastern Europe, where he embarks on a quest to find Augustine, the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis, and, guided by his young Ukrainian translator, he discovers an unexpected past that will resonate far into the future. Show less

Hilarious, energetic, and profoundly touching, a debut novel follows a young writer as he travels to the farmlands of eastern Europe, where he embarks on ...Show more Hilarious, energetic, and profoundly touching, a debut novel follows a young writer as he travels to the farmlands of eastern Europe, where he embarks on a quest to find Augustine, the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis, and, guided by his young Ukrainian translator, he discovers an unexpected past that will resonate far into the future. Show less

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

by García Márquez, Gabriel

Book - 2006

The evolution and eventual decadence of a small South American town is mirrored in the family history of the Buendias. The evolution and eventual decadence of a small South American town is mirrored in the family history of the Buendias. Show less

The evolution and eventual decadence of a small South American town is mirrored in the family history of the Buendias. The evolution and eventual decadence of a small South American town is mirrored in the family history of the Buendias. Show less

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The Sparrow Sisters

The Sparrow Sisters

by Herrick, Ellen

Book - 2015

When her herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, and Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear, healer Patience Sparro...Show more When her herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, and Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear, healer Patience Sparrow must find a way to turn the tide and return life to this seaside New England hamlet with the help of the town's women. Show less

When her herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, and Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear, healer Patience Sparro...Show more When her herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, and Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear, healer Patience Sparrow must find a way to turn the tide and return life to this seaside New England hamlet with the help of the town's women. Show less

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Practical Magic

Practical Magic

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 1995

Readers who enjoy the cult classic film Practical Magic will be delighted to know the world of that movie is much wider, expanded into a series of magical...Show more Readers who enjoy the cult classic film Practical Magic will be delighted to know the world of that movie is much wider, expanded into a series of magical realist novels. With well-crafted dialogue and complex characters, these funny, steamy novels trace the history of a family dabbling in witchcraft in a small New England town, extending as far back as 17th century Salem, Massachusetts. Show less

Readers who enjoy the cult classic film Practical Magic will be delighted to know the world of that movie is much wider, expanded into a series of magical...Show more Readers who enjoy the cult classic film Practical Magic will be delighted to know the world of that movie is much wider, expanded into a series of magical realist novels. With well-crafted dialogue and complex characters, these funny, steamy novels trace the history of a family dabbling in witchcraft in a small New England town, extending as far back as 17th century Salem, Massachusetts. Show less

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Caul Baby

Caul Baby

A Novel

by Jerkins, Morgan

Book - 2021

Finds a would-be mother rendered the unexpected caregiver of a niece's unplanned baby, who a matriarch predicts will restore their family's prosperity. Finds a would-be mother rendered the unexpected caregiver of a niece's unplanned baby, who a matriarch predicts will restore their family's prosperity. Show less

Finds a would-be mother rendered the unexpected caregiver of a niece's unplanned baby, who a matriarch predicts will restore their family's prosperity. Finds a would-be mother rendered the unexpected caregiver of a niece's unplanned baby, who a matriarch predicts will restore their family's prosperity. Show less

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

A Novel

by Kawaguchi, Toshikazu

Book - 2020

At a century-old Tokyo coffee shop rumored to offer patrons the chance to travel back in time, four customers reevaluate their formative life choices. At a century-old Tokyo coffee shop rumored to offer patrons the chance to travel back in time, four customers reevaluate their formative life choices. Show less

At a century-old Tokyo coffee shop rumored to offer patrons the chance to travel back in time, four customers reevaluate their formative life choices. At a century-old Tokyo coffee shop rumored to offer patrons the chance to travel back in time, four customers reevaluate their formative life choices. Show less

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Still Life With Tornado

Still Life With Tornado

by King, A. S.

Book - 2016

A heartbreaking and mindbending story of a talented teenage artist's awakening to the brokenness of her family from acclaimed Printz award-winner A.S. Kin...Show more A heartbreaking and mindbending story of a talented teenage artist's awakening to the brokenness of her family from acclaimed Printz award-winner A.S. King.Sixteen-year-old Sarah can't draw. This is a problem, because as long as she can remember, she has "done the art." She thinks she's having an existential crisis. Show less

A heartbreaking and mindbending story of a talented teenage artist's awakening to the brokenness of her family from acclaimed Printz award-winner A.S. Kin...Show more A heartbreaking and mindbending story of a talented teenage artist's awakening to the brokenness of her family from acclaimed Printz award-winner A.S. King.Sixteen-year-old Sarah can't draw. This is a problem, because as long as she can remember, she has "done the art." She thinks she's having an existential crisis. Show less

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The Glass Hotel

The Glass Hotel

by Mandel, Emily St. John

Book - 2020

In this compelling and atmospheric work of magical realism, the unraveling of a Ponzi scheme triggers cascading effects, illuminating hidden connections b...Show more In this compelling and atmospheric work of magical realism, the unraveling of a Ponzi scheme triggers cascading effects, illuminating hidden connections between an ensemble cast of flawed and sympathetic characters. In addition to the heartache and guilt spinning out from the implosion of the corrupt business, ghosts lurk. The haunting tone and character-driven narrative enthrall readers. Show less

In this compelling and atmospheric work of magical realism, the unraveling of a Ponzi scheme triggers cascading effects, illuminating hidden connections b...Show more In this compelling and atmospheric work of magical realism, the unraveling of a Ponzi scheme triggers cascading effects, illuminating hidden connections between an ensemble cast of flawed and sympathetic characters. In addition to the heartache and guilt spinning out from the implosion of the corrupt business, ghosts lurk. The haunting tone and character-driven narrative enthrall readers. Show less

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Beloved

Beloved

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2019

Sethe, an escaped slave living in post-Civil War Ohio with her daughter and mother-in-law, is persistently haunted by the ghost of her dead baby girl. Sethe, an escaped slave living in post-Civil War Ohio with her daughter and mother-in-law, is persistently haunted by the ghost of her dead baby girl. Show less

Sethe, an escaped slave living in post-Civil War Ohio with her daughter and mother-in-law, is persistently haunted by the ghost of her dead baby girl. Sethe, an escaped slave living in post-Civil War Ohio with her daughter and mother-in-law, is persistently haunted by the ghost of her dead baby girl. Show less

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Peaces

Peaces

by Oyeyemi, Helen

Book - 2021

Honeymooning aboard a historic former tea-smuggling train, newlyweds Otto and Xavier enjoy the locomotive's fantastical accommodations before encountering a secretive fellow passenger, who imparts a surprising message. Honeymooning aboard a historic former tea-smuggling train, newlyweds Otto and Xavier enjoy the locomotive's fantastical accommodations before encountering a secretive fellow passenger, who imparts a surprising message. Show less

Honeymooning aboard a historic former tea-smuggling train, newlyweds Otto and Xavier enjoy the locomotive's fantastical accommodations before encountering a secretive fellow passenger, who imparts a surprising message. Honeymooning aboard a historic former tea-smuggling train, newlyweds Otto and Xavier enjoy the locomotive's fantastical accommodations before encountering a secretive fellow passenger, who imparts a surprising message. Show less

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The Shadow of the Wind

The Shadow of the Wind

by Ruiz Zafón, Carlos

Book - 2004

A literary mystery set in 1945 Barcelona where David Sempere finds a book that will change the course of his life and throw him into a labyrinth of intrigues and buried secrets in the heart of the city. A literary mystery set in 1945 Barcelona where David Sempere finds a book that will change the course of his life and throw him into a labyrinth of intrigues and buried secrets in the heart of the city. Show less

A literary mystery set in 1945 Barcelona where David Sempere finds a book that will change the course of his life and throw him into a labyrinth of intrigues and buried secrets in the heart of the city. A literary mystery set in 1945 Barcelona where David Sempere finds a book that will change the course of his life and throw him into a labyrinth of intrigues and buried secrets in the heart of the city. Show less

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Gold Diggers

Gold Diggers

by Sathian, Sanjena

Book - 2021

A satirical coming-of-age story follows the experiences of an Indian-American teen in the Bush-era Atlanta suburbs, who joins his crush's plot to use an a...Show more A satirical coming-of-age story follows the experiences of an Indian-American teen in the Bush-era Atlanta suburbs, who joins his crush's plot to use an ancient alchemical potion to meet high parental expectations, triggering devastating consequences. Show less

A satirical coming-of-age story follows the experiences of an Indian-American teen in the Bush-era Atlanta suburbs, who joins his crush's plot to use an a...Show more A satirical coming-of-age story follows the experiences of an Indian-American teen in the Bush-era Atlanta suburbs, who joins his crush's plot to use an ancient alchemical potion to meet high parental expectations, triggering devastating consequences. Show less

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Latitudes of Longing

Latitudes of Longing

A Novel

by Swarup, Shubhangi

Book - 2020

An award-winning debut from India explores the love and longing between humanity and the earth through the stories of a botanist, a clairvoyant, a geologist, a revolutionary’s mother, a shapeshifting turtle and other protagonists. An award-winning debut from India explores the love and longing between humanity and the earth through the stories of a botanist, a clairvoyant, a geologist, a revolutionary’s mother, a shapeshifting turtle and other protagonists. Show less

An award-winning debut from India explores the love and longing between humanity and the earth through the stories of a botanist, a clairvoyant, a geologist, a revolutionary’s mother, a shapeshifting turtle and other protagonists. An award-winning debut from India explores the love and longing between humanity and the earth through the stories of a botanist, a clairvoyant, a geologist, a revolutionary’s mother, a shapeshifting turtle and other protagonists. Show less

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