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Magical realism is a literary genre that weaves enchanting narratives where the fantastical mingles seamlessly with the ordinary. In these captivating tales, the mystical is an integral part of everyday life, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

Magical realism has gifted us with stories that transport us to worlds where the supernatural is as natural as the rising sun.

Explore our catalog and let the magic of words transport you to places where reality dances with the extraordinary.

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Malinche
By Laura Esquivel
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Baltasar and Blimunda
By José Saramago
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
By Victoria E Schwab
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The House of the Spirits
By Isabel Allende
# 3 in Trilogía Involuntaria
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Who’s That Girl?
By Alexandra Potter
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Killing Commendatore
By Haruki Murakami
騎士団長殺し [Kishidancho Goroshi]
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Sexing the Cherry
By Jeanette Winterson
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King Rat
By China Miéville
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Water Dancer
By Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Constancia and Other Stories for Virgins
By Carlos Fuentes
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The Lollipop Shoes
By Joanne Harris
# 2 in Chocolat
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Aerie
By Maria Dahvana Headley
# 2 in Magonia
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The Other Side of Summer
By Emily Gale
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Illywhacker
By Peter Carey
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The Law of Love
By Laura Esquivel
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The night is dark, and the classic Australian poem

The night is dark, and the classic Australian poem by C.J. Dennis comes alive with stunning linocut illustrations by Peter Gouldthorpe. Join three children as they brave the mysteries of the night in this timeless adventure through Possum Park, brought vividly to life for a new generation.
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When Cecily the snail spots a "terrible monster" in the animals' favourite meeting spot, chaos ensues!
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