📚 Books to Read After The Spell Shop
Just finished the spell shop? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Rating: 4.08 / 5 (47,115 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: When you're yearning for a tale that interweaves magic with the power of storytelling.
Lose yourself in a mesmerizing story of a young woman who discovers a mysterious book that reveals portals to other worlds. With lush prose and a deep exploration of the impact of words and stories, this book will enchant fans of "The Spell Shop" with its blend of fantasy, adventure, and literary magic.
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
After reading: Readers will be inspired to see the hidden possibilities in everyday life and embrace the transformative power of words and imagination.
📘 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.03 / 5 (715,833 ratings), Published: 2011
When to read it: For those nights when you crave a mysterious, enchanting escape into a world of wonder.
Step into a magical duel between two young illusionists, set within the enchanting confines of a mysterious circus that only appears at night. With its lyrical prose and dreamlike atmosphere, "The Night Circus" will captivate readers who enjoyed the magical elements in "The Spell Shop" and long for a story that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Historical Fiction
After reading: Readers will be left with a sense of awe and wonder, recognizing the beauty and power of magic in the everyday world.
📘 Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Rating: 3.80 / 5 (84,942 ratings), Published: 1995
When to read it: When you're seeking a tale of family bonds, love, and the enchanting allure of everyday magic.
Dive into the lives of the Owens sisters, who are bound by a legacy of witchcraft in a story that seamlessly weaves together love, loss, and the extraordinary in the ordinary. Fans of "The Spell Shop" will be drawn to the richly detailed characters, atmospheric setting, and themes of love and magic that thread through this captivating narrative.
Genres: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romance, Family Drama
After reading: Readers will feel a renewed sense of connection to the magic woven into the fabric of everyday life and the enduring power of love and sisterhood.
📘 The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Rating: 4.48 / 5 (78,566 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you need a heartwarming story that celebrates found family, acceptance, and the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Join Linus Baker, a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, on a journey to an enchanting orphanage that houses unique and magical children. Filled with charm, whimsy, and a deep message of acceptance, this book will resonate with fans of "The Spell Shop" for its blend of magical elements, touching relationships, and themes of embracing what makes us different.
Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Found Family, Contemporary
After reading: Readers will be left with a profound sense of compassion, acceptance, and the belief that love and understanding can transform even the most ordinary moments into something extraordinary.
📘 The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
Rating: 3.89 / 5 (9,989 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: When you're ready for a journey that delves into the realm of unfinished stories and the power of creating our own narratives.
Venture into the Unwritten Wing of Hell's library, where restless characters and unfinished stories yearn for resolution. Blending fantasy, adventure, and a deep exploration of storytelling, this book will captivate readers who enjoyed the magical elements in "The Spell Shop" and appreciate a narrative that celebrates the art of storytelling itself.
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mythology, Books about Books
After reading: Readers will be inspired to embrace the unfinished stories within themselves, recognizing the power of writing their own narratives and shaping their own destinies.