Under the big top -- Circus fiction and lore
Explore captivating circus fiction and lore with our curated list of books. Dive into tales of mystery, magic, and adventure under the big top. Perfect for fans of circus-themed stories!
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When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
by Kimberly Willis Holt
Nothing ever happens in Toby's small Texas town. Nothing much until this summer that's full of big changes. It's tough for Toby when his mother …
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The Circus Fire
by Stewart O'Nan
Chronicles the disastrous Hartford circus fire of 1944, a tragedy that claimed 167 lives and changed the history of the city.
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Blind Voices
by Tom Reamy
It was a time of pause, a time between planting and harvest when the air was heavy, humming with its own slow warm music. So …
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Nights at the Circus
by Angela Carter
Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction From the master of the literary supernatural and author of The Bloody Chamber, her acclaimed …
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Under the Big Top
by Bruce Feiler
Both a great American adventure and a rare entry into asheltered world, Under the Big Top describes one man's pursuit of every child's fantasy: running …
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Geek Love
by Katherine Dunn
National Book Award Finalist • Here is the unforgettable story of the Binewskis, a circus-geek family whose matriarch and patriarch have bred their own exhibit …
