Intelligent and challenging fantasy and supernatural fiction
Explore a curated list of intelligent and challenging fantasy and supernatural fiction books. Discover thought-provoking reads that blend intricate plots, deep lore, and supernatural elements for discerning readers.



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The Scar
by China Miéville
En route to the fledgling colony of New Crobuzon, a ship carrying prisoners, slaves, and a few travelers, each with their own reason for leaving …

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The Dispossessed
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. he will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that …

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World War Z
by Max Brooks
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Prepare to be entranced by this addictively readable oral history of the great war between humans and zombies.”—Entertainment Weekly …


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His Dark Materials
by Philip Pullman
The subtle knife: As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and …


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The City, Not Long After
by Pat Murphy
Jax and Danny-Boy, scrambling to get by in a near-future San Francisco ravished by plague, become fellow artists in their united struggle to stop a …