fantasy

A graduate student discovers a mysterious book that leads him to an ancient underground library where stories come alive and fate hangs in the balance.

A man returns to his childhood home and remembers a terrifying, magical adventure with the mysterious girl who lived at the end of his lane.

A short, heartwarming tale about a man who is losing weight without changing size, and how his condition brings a divided community together.

Sharon Shinn's fantasy romance about Zoe Ardelay, who possesses powerful water magic and becomes the king's fifth wife to escape her abusive cousin. Set in a world where elemental affinities shape society, politics, and personal destiny. Interesting magic system hampered by pacing issues.

The first book in the epic A Song of Ice and Fire series, introducing the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros through the eyes of the Stark family as they navigate political intrigue, ancient threats, and the deadly game of thrones where you win or you die.