- Set in fictional universe
- Uses magic or other supernatural elements
- Magic and magical creatures are common in this genre
- Tends to be speculative (i.e. What if vampires were real?)
Book options for fantasy:
- A Song of Ice and Fire series
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- Is a sub-genre of fantasy
- Magic or supernatural presented in a real world/mundane setting
- Shows the world through someone's eyes, and tends to not be speculative
Book options for magical realism:
- Harry Potter series
- The Gallery of Wonders by Marc Remus
- https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fantasy
- https://www.goodreads.com/genres/magical-realism
Do you have some suggestions for others of what to read this month?