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Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side Recommended by Issa It has a different take on vampires and the romance was just sizzling! LOVED it!  The Neverending Story Recommended by Audrey/brizmus An amazing epic journey - Bastien reads and becomes a part of Atreyu's journey as he searches for a way to save Fantasia from the nothing! The first two movies are based on this AMAZING book!  Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke Recommended by Bryce This is a story told as if magic always existed in the past, but two magicians bring it back in the 1800s. It's quirky and the prose is beautiful. The plot moves slowly, so if the quirky style doesn't appeal to you, it probably won't be your cup of tea.  
Recommended by Heather Great beginning to a fantasy epic. The book sucked me in and kept me wanting more. The other books in the series are just as great!   The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld Recommended by Brigida The book is really mysterious. I keep wondering about who and who, what and what of the book. The plot is truly interesting, it drags you to this and that, playing you in a total maze of the story.
Recommended by Antonis The dancers at the end of time is a very interesting book. While being closer to science fiction than fantasy, it is actually neither. The central plot involves an unexpected love-story that starts between the two main protagonists and progresses through some very peculiar circumstances. Initally starting at the most distant possible future (end of time actually), humans live in an utopian (for them or dystopian for the rest) society, that is very used to visitors from space or time. Moorcock's use of language is as always fluid and entrancing, creating very realistic dialogues and vivid scenes but never becoming overbearing. All in all a very recommended book for those tired of the usual science fiction cliches.  Pandemonium by Daryl Gregory Recommended by Ryan This book blew me away. It is a combination of urban fantasy, post apocalyptic, SciFi, and psychological thriller peppered with pop culture references galore. The result is a fantastic mosaic artfully put together by this fist time novelist.  Barely Bewitched by Kimberly Frost Recommended by Elie I LOVE THIS SERIES. Kimberly Frost is rocketing to the top of my favorite authors list. I literally could not put this book down. It was a quick read (312 pages), packed with action, adventure, paranormal creatures and a few steamy (but subtle) scenes. This witchy series reminds me of Kim Harrison's Hollows series, but quirkier. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a bit of magic in their stories.  The Angel's Gameby Carlos Ruiz Zafon Recommended by Nadine Another mystical read from Ruiz Zafon and a return to the Cemetery of Dead Books. David Martin is approached by the mysterious Andreas Correlli to write a book that will serve as a Bible for a new religion - a religion that Martin will create. Strange things happen to Martin once he starts writing the book, and he senses that there is a connection to the deceased former owner of his house.
Recommended by Alessandra Great read... very rich narration, unforgettable characters. Set in Barcelona, Spain, in the 1950s. The idea behind the Cemetery of Forgotten Books particularly fascinated me.
 The Earth-Chai Saga, Book One - Waking The Dragonby J.A. DiSpada Recommended by Ramona Pappas Because the author began building the primary circumstance of the story, and the description of one of the primary characters from the first few words I thought the story started out a little slowly. But I'm glad I kept reading because once I understood this character the entire story picked up its' pace and maintained it throughout. This author has a knack for describing things and characters in such a way that it is a pleasure to envision them. I am now converted as a fan of this author, and am anxiously awaiting the next book in the saga.
I even loaned my copy to my neighbor, who had never read any scifi in her life, who said she would read it on my recommendation. I didn't see her for several days after that, but when I did run into her she said she had a hard time putting it down. I'd give this one at least 4 1/2 stars as a Do Read!
Recommended by Nishita A great semi-fantasy story set in Venice about a group of children who attempt a heist. This is Cornelia Funke's first book, and is thoroughly enjoyable reading.  Cleopatra's Daughterby Michelle Moran Recommended by Ruby This book transports you back to pre-Christian times to Egypt and Rome, where Cleopatra VII and Mac Antony ruled. It was such an interesting insight on how the Egyptians and Romans lived, and how they helped shape their respective communities and had influence in the world.  The Renshai Chroniclesby Michelle Moran Recommended by Audrey/Brizmus (brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com) Okay, so it's three books, but after the first one, you'll need to have the other two with you. You won't want to stop reading. Several people go an a Final Fantasy esque quest to try to save the humans from demonic elves. The characters are all amazing, and the bad guy is - bad. I haven't read it in a VERY long time, so it's hard to say more. Let's just say these books touched me.
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The Dancers at the End of Time 
The Shadow of the Wind
The Thief Lord
