📚 Books to Read After A Tale For The Time Being
Just finished a tale for the time being? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Rating: 4.48 / 5 (79,451 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you need a reminder of the beauty in the world and the power of acceptance.
This enchanting tale follows a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth who is sent to observe an orphanage for magical children. Filled with whimsy, tenderness, and a touch of magic, this heartwarming story celebrates the importance of embracing differences and finding joy in unexpected places. Fans of "A Tale for the Time Being" will appreciate the tender exploration of human connection and the profound impact of kindness.
Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Found Family, Magical Realism
After reading: Readers will feel a renewed sense of hope, a belief in the transformative power of compassion, and a warm glow in their hearts.
📘 The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Rating: 4.02 / 5 (425,091 ratings), Published: 2012
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a poignant tale of love, secrets, and moral dilemmas.
Set on a remote Australian island after World War I, this emotionally charged novel follows a lighthouse keeper and his wife who make a decision that will haunt them for years. With lyrical prose and complex characters grappling with the weight of their choices, "The Light Between Oceans" explores themes of love, loss, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. Fans of intricate relationships and moral complexities in "A Tale for the Time Being" will be captivated by this gripping story.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Psychology
After reading: Readers will be left pondering the intricacies of human nature, the consequences of decisions made in desperation, and the enduring power of forgiveness.
📘 The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Rating: 3.96 / 5 (125,410 ratings), Published: 2012
When to read it: When you crave a blend of fairy-tale magic and raw emotional depth.
Inspired by a Russian folktale, this hauntingly beautiful novel follows a childless couple in 1920s Alaska who build a snow child that comes to life. With its lyrical prose and evocative setting, "The Snow Child" weaves a mesmerizing tale of love, loss, and the complexities of family bonds. Readers who appreciated the blend of magic and emotion in "A Tale for the Time Being" will be enchanted by this poignant story.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Family Drama, Fairy Tale Retelling
After reading: Readers will be left with a sense of wonder, a deeper appreciation for the ways in which stories shape our lives, and a poignant ache in their hearts.
📘 Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Rating: 3.84 / 5 (277,393 ratings), Published: 2014
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a beautifully crafted exploration of family dynamics and the weight of unspoken truths.
Set in 1970s Ohio, this exquisite novel delves into the aftermath of a young girl's mysterious death and its impact on her Chinese-American family. Through elegant prose and intimate character portraits, "Everything I Never Told You" navigates themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of familial relationships with precision and compassion. Fans of nuanced storytelling and emotional depth in "A Tale for the Time Being" will be drawn to this moving narrative.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
After reading: Readers will find themselves reflecting on the power of communication, the burden of unspoken truths, and the fragile web of connections that bind us to those we love.
📘 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.04 / 5 (667,218 ratings), Published: 2011