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American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about gods, set in contemporary and our world.
“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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DogsbodyNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
Adventurous in tone, about reincarnation and quests, set in british isles.
“Sirius the dog star, is reborn on earth as a puppy with a mission to search for the lost Zoi, the murder weapon of the stars.”
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The Crock of GoldNovel
James Stephensstandalone novel1912
About fae, set in british isles.
The Management Style of the Supreme BeingsNovel
Tom Holtstandalone novel2017
Satire.
“For them, it's an outdated concept that never worked particularly well in the first place.”
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Gods Behaving BadlyNovel
Marie Phillipsstandalone novel2007
Urban fantasy, set in british isles and big city.
“Set in London, it tells the tale of the twelve gods of Mount Olympus living in a rundown flat as their powers wane.”
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GodshomeNovel
Robert Sheckleystandalone novel1999
Satire, about con artists, set in mythological world.
“What develops is a fantastic mess full of rich opportunities for humor, satire, and surprise.”
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