Books
Dive deep into the genre with these novels from around the world.
Dont worry if all of that sounds a little confusing.
Below, 20 magical realist books to read now.
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To anyone familiar with Allendes work, it will come as no surprise thatVioletais a magical realist adventure.
Aisha sets sail in a boat crafted from a fishs skeleton, accompanied only by a talking cat.
Now, the family finds itself plagued by a mysterious, malevolent force.
A novel rich with hurt and love,Breath, Eyes, Memoryis a must-read.
Xaviers cors gives him the ability to feed anyone in Popisho one perfect dish at just the right time.
His childhood love, Anise, can heal anyone except for those she loves the most.
In high school, Anita shared the recipe with her neighbor, Neil a decision that ended in disaster.
After her mother dies, Ada and her father are left to grapple with their grief.
This article was originally published onFeb.
