Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I read 15 fantasy, speculative fiction, and magical realism books recently: from cozy fantasy and witchy stories to dark fantasy, horror, and strange literary fiction. Here are my mini reviews, thoughts, and recommendations on every book!

In this reading wrap up, I talk about books including Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey, and more.

If you're looking for your next fantasy read, cozy fantasy recommendations, witchy books, dark fantasy, or unusual speculative fiction, hopefully you’ll find something new to add to your TBR!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
03:16 - Weyward by Emilia Hart
04:50 - Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
06:45 - The League of Gentlewoman Witches by India Holton
08:26 - Come Closer by Sara Gran
10:03 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
13:37 - Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher
16:50 - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
20:58 - Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang
27:06 - Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
31:02 - The Girl with All The Gifts by M. R. Carey
33:47 - The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
38:09 - I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
41:30 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
44:46 - Kiki’s Delivery Service by Eikp Kadono
44:47 - Final Thoughts
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