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American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Mythic fantasy, about gods.
“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.”
from the catalogue
Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →
Little, BigNovel
John Crowleystandalone novel1981
About fae and family secrets, set in countryside & village.
Tuck EverlastingNovel
Natalie Babbittstandalone novel1975
Bittersweet in tone, about coming of age, set in countryside & village.
The Midnight WorldSeries
series2 books2020
Emotional in tone, about second chance and grief and loss.
“In particular, they frequently wonder how different things might have been had they made other choices at pivotal moments in their lives.”
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Start with The Midnight Library →
The Rest of Us Just Live HereNovel
Patrick Nessstandalone novel2015
About coming of age and chosen one.
“The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death?”
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Black DragonSeries
series2 books1983
Mystery & detective, mysterious in tone, about dragons and friendship.
Start with Tea with the Black Dragon →