Best Books With Magic
Enchanting books where magic is woven into every page. From epic fantasy worlds with complex magic systems to stories where a touch of the supernatural transforms the ordinary, these novels spark wonder and ignite the imagination.
38 books in this collection
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
A depressed woman explores the lives she could have lived. Heartfelt, thought-provoking, and highly bingeable.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
by V.E. Schwab
A cursed woman lives for centuries but is forgotten by everyone. A slow, atmospheric, and emotionally intense historical fantasy.
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
A crew of deadly outcasts attempts an impossible heist in a dark fantasy world. Gripping and fast-paced.
Circe
by Madeline Miller
The mythological witch finds her own voice in exile. A slow, beautifully intimate, and empowering character study.
Fourth Wing
by Rebecca Yarros
A deadly dragon-rider academy where cadets either graduate or die. High-stakes fantasy that is wildly addictive.
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
A strict caseworker visits an island orphanage for magical children. A heartwarming, humorous, and delightfully immersive hug.
Caraval
by Stephanie Garber
Two sisters enter a legendary, magical game where nothing is as it seems. Enchanting, mysterious, and unputdownable.
Babel
by R.F. Kuang
Students at an 1830s Oxford institute plot a dangerous rebellion. A gripping, high-stakes blend of history and magic.
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
A war orphan discovers devastating shamanic magic in a brutal military academy. Serious, intense, and deeply immersive.
Mistborn: The Final Empire
by Brandon Sanderson
A crew of thieves uses metal-based magic to overthrow an immortal tyrant. Epic, immersive, and totally addictive.
The Priory of the Orange Tree
by Samantha Shannon
A sweeping epic fantasy with dragons and queens. A slow, immersive burn featuring gripping, world-ending stakes.
The Name of the Wind
by Patrick Rothfuss
A legendary wizard recounts his tragic life. A beautifully poetic, slow-paced fantasy with gripping, dark undertones.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Customers in a Tokyo cafe travel back in time to fix regrets. A quick, deeply moving magical realism tale.
The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson
A massive epic fantasy world. It offers a slow, deeply immersive build toward incredibly intense, high-stakes battles.
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
A man lives in a surreal, endless labyrinth. A gorgeous, slow-burn mystery that becomes deeply gripping.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
by Heather Fawcett
A grumpy 1900s scholar studies faeries in a snowy village. A cozy, slow-burn historical fantasy with witty banter.
Mexican Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A young woman uncovers terrifying secrets in a 1950s Mexican mansion. A dark, intense, and highly addictive thriller.
Assistant to the Villain
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
A sunny young woman takes a corporate job working for a dark lord. Hilarious, bingeable, and wonderfully clever.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
by Sangu Mandanna
A lonely witch is hired to teach three young, chaotic magic users. Uplifting, funny, and wonderfully enchanting.
Under the Whispering Door
by TJ Klune
A grumpy ghost refuses to leave a magical tea shop. A witty, slow, and beautifully uplifting afterlife tale.
A Deadly Education
by Naomi Novik
A dark magical school where monsters lurk in every hallway. High-stakes survival fantasy that hooks you instantly.
The Starless Sea
by Erin Morgenstern
A student discovers a subterranean world of magical stories. A deeply immersive, dreamlike journey meant to be savored.
Stardust
by Neil Gaiman
A young Victorian man crosses into a magical realm to catch a falling star. A cozy, whimsical, slow-burn adventure.
Tress of the Emerald Sea
by Brandon Sanderson
A normal girl sails across oceans of deadly spores to save her prince. Witty, whimsical, and fast-paced.
Fairy Tale
by Stephen King
A boy discovers a portal to a ruined kingdom. A rich, slow buildup into a gripping, dark world.
Legends & Lattes
by Travis Baldree
An exhausted orc barbarian retires to open a magical coffee shop. Cozy, charmingly funny, and a breezy read.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
by Alix E. Harrow
A young woman discovers magical portals hidden in books. A heartfelt, beautifully written love letter to storytelling itself.
Half a Soul
by Olivia Atwater
A cursed Regency lady navigates high society with half a soul. A charming, witty, and delightfully quick historical fantasy.
The Rage of Dragons
by Evan Winter
A young warrior consumes himself with revenge in a brutal, dragon-filled society. Unrelentingly intense and fast-paced.
My Lady Jane
by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
A magical, laugh-out-loud retelling of Tudor history where nobody gets beheaded. Incredibly witty, fast, and purely joyful.
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
by India Holton
Proper Victorian ladies fly battle-houses and steal treasure. A wonderfully quirky, hilarious, and fast-paced historical fantasy adventure.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
by Megan Bannen
A grumpy marshal and a lonely undertaker accidentally fall in love via anonymous letters. Funny, magical, and swoon-worthy.
Soulless
by Gail Carriger
A witty Victorian spinster accidentally kills a vampire with her parasol. A hilarious, fast-paced steampunk adventure full of banter.
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
by T. Kingfisher
A teenage baker must save her city using only sourdough and cookies. Quirky, laugh-out-loud funny, and thrilling.
Swordheart
by T. Kingfisher
A widow inherits a magical sword containing a snarky immortal warrior. A brilliantly funny, slow-paced fantasy adventure.
The Goblin Emperor
by Katherine Addison
An unwanted half-goblin unexpectedly inherits the elven throne. A surprisingly tender, slow-paced political fantasy focused on kindness.
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
by Rebecca Thorne
An elite guard and a powerful mage elope to open a bookshop. The ultimate relaxing, cozy fantasy escape.
Beware of Chicken
by Casualfarmer
A warrior quits fighting to start a magical farm. A hilarious, slow-paced slice-of-life story with great characters.