Great Libraries in Fiction

Explore the most iconic libraries in fiction with our curated list of books featuring magical, mysterious, and grand literary havens. Discover hidden worlds, ancient knowledge, and unforgettable stories!

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Lirael

 

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The Shadow of the Wind

by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

The New York Times bestseller “The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as …
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The Paper Thunderbolt

 

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

by J. K. Rowling

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for …
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Sourcery

by Terry Pratchett

When last seen, the singularly inept wizard Rincewind had fallen off the edge of the world. Now magically, he's turned up again, and this time …
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The Library at Night

 

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The Name of the Rose

by Umberto Eco

In 1327, finding his sensitive mission at an Italian abbey further complicated by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William of Baskerville turns detective.
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The Dictionary of Imaginary Places

by Alberto Manguel

Describes and visualizes over 1,200 magical lands found in literature and film, discussing such exotic realms as Atlantis, Tolkien's Middle Earth, and Oz.
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Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this hauntingly prophetic classic novel, a special edition with a new introduction by Ray Bradbury. Over 1 million copies …
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Library of Dust

by David Maisel

Esteemed photographer David Maisel has created a somber and beautiful series of images depicting canisters containing the cremated remains of the unclaimed dead from an …