The Best Historical Fantasy Novels
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The Best Historical Fantasy Novels

One of our favorite fantasy subgenres is historical fantasy. The best books immerse you in an entirely different time period, have magic, and often leave you with a bit more knowledge than you started. It's a fun way to uncover new aspects of history to explore while also having all of the things that make fantasy so enjoyable.

In this episode, we share our favorite historical fantasy novels based on geography and time period. If you're looking for a specific historical vibe, this is for you!

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Fantasy Books for Adults
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Fantasy Books for Adults

Many people grow up reading fantasy, but stop once it’s time to enter “the real world”. But then you realize the real world is boring and you want dragons and witches and magical stones yet it’s hard to know where to start.

In this episode, we share adult fantasy novels perfect if you want magic but don’t want to follow a teenager on an adventure.

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Fantasy Books for Hope: Live at Wintercon!
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Fantasy Books for Hope: Live at Wintercon!

For this episode, Demi sat down with author A.J. Peterson for a special LIVE recording at Wintercon in Portland, OR. We discuss why fantasy is great for providing hope and share a few of our favorite book for processing real world issues, pure escapism, and stories that helped us learn more about ourselves.

If you're in need of hope, this is the episode for you!

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Books that Changed how we see the world
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Books that Changed how we see the world

Fantasy may not be our world, but many books have changed how we see the world around us. In this episode, special guest Flavia Brunetti joins us to share the books that transformed how we think. If you’re craving a read that stays with you well beyond the last page, this is the episode for you!

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Books that made us love fantasy
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Books that made us love fantasy

We often grow up loving fantasy. From the first time you encounter dragons to the first epic quest, those stories leave an impact. In this episode, we share the fantasy books that made us, and we want to know: what books made you love fantasy?

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Must-Read Books in Every Fantasy Subgenre
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Must-Read Books in Every Fantasy Subgenre

Are you in the mood for magic but don’t know where to start? Then this episode is for you! We dive into all of the fantasy subgenres, decoding what you can expect from each—and sharing our favorite recs to help you find your next favorite read.

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Stand Alone Fantasy Books - No spoilers!
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Stand Alone Fantasy Books - No spoilers!

Sometimes you aren’t able to spend months reading an entire fantasy series but still want the magic. We share our favorite stand alone fantasy novels to help you escape this world, without committing the next six months of your life to one series.

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Favorite Fall Fantasy Books - No Spoilers!
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Favorite Fall Fantasy Books - No Spoilers!

As the leaves burn crimson and cold, reading shifts from the sunny, pulse-pounding fantasy of summer to cozy and spooky reads that match the autumnal season. If you have limited time to read and want a fantasy novel that brings all the vibes—strong characters, perfect setting, tempting magic—then we have the recs for you!

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