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Reading Recommendations: Archived booklists

This guide provides the resources to assist you in locating what to read next. Browse the resources below or check with the Reference Librarian at your Delaware Public Library for Reader's Advisory assistance.

Retellings

These captivating books reimagine mythology and folklore.

- www.NoveList.com

Dark Fantasy

If many types of fantasy novels build a world from our dreams, dark fantasy creates one from our nightmares. These novels blend elements of fantasy, horror and the unknown.

- www.NoveList.com

Fact Behind the Fiction

Historical fiction + nonfiction pairings - www.bookriot.com


 


 


 


 


 

Fantasy Novels with Magical Libraries 8/2022

National Library Week - April 3-9, 2022

See the wonder of libraries taken one step further, into a place where literal magic exists - www.bookbub.com

Funny Fantasy 11/21

If you like a hearty dose of laughter along with your magical creatures - www.bookriot.com

11/21

Arthur's Stories 9/21

Books about the legend of King Arthur

9/21

Portal Fiction to Transport You 6/21

Portal fiction allows us to believe that at any moment we might be spirited away from our daily routine and into another world or time.

6/21

Urban Contemporary Fantasies 5/21

Comic Fantasy 4/21

Comic fantasy, also sometimes referred to as comedic fantasy, is a blend of fantasy and comedy, where the prime purpose is to amuse the reader and the tone is humorous. Typical fantasy elements and conventions are often satirised or subverted.

4/21

Game of Thrones Read-a-Likes 2/21

If you read GOT for its grim, dark fantasy setting or the political intrigue, you'll find something to love in the books below. 

If part of a series, the first volume is listed - www.bustle.com

2/21

Dragons 1/21

These books feature dragons as a major part of the book, even being cast as one of the major characters. 

1/21

On Faery Wings 12/20

Here is a list of books that are about the Fae in their various incarnations - www.goodreads.com

12/20

Epic Fantasy 11/20

What makes a fantasy epic? It has to be BIG with a big cast of characters; a historical-seeming world with big magic; a big political plot that surrounds a big quest; and a big page count!

11/20

Great Fantasy from Around the World 9/20

Under the Sea 6/20

Mermaid Tales - Library Journal

Click each title to see all available formats (e-book, e-audio)

 

6/20

Hair-raising Books about Werewolves 5/20

Click each title to see all formats (e-book, e-audio), if available.

www.bookbub.com

5/20

Historical Fantasy Novels Written by Women 4/20

www.bookriot.com​

Click each title to see all formats (e-book, e-audio), if available.

4/20

Retold Tales 3/20