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Celebrating National Translation Day: Amazing books that have been translated into English (from variety of languages)

Translation. What a wonderful thing. Without it we wouldn’t be able to read amazing literature which was originally written in languages which we don’t speak.
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9 Books About Witches That Will Hold You Spellbound

Have you ever wished you could be a witch? These 9 books about witches are sure to cast a spell on you with their magic, mystery, and adventure.
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My Favorite Fantasy Authors: Written By Kathy Palm

Find out which fantasy authors are one of our community bloggers, Kathy’s, favorite and why she loves the magical books worlds they have created.
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10 Fantasy Books like The Lord of the Rings We Think You’ll Love

If you loved The Lord of the Rings series and want to read more fantasy books like it, here are 10 amazing books that will become your next favorite read.
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7 Books Perfect For Reading And Discussing With Your Book Club

Are you searching for new book club recommendations? Check out these 7 must-read books perfect for creating engaging discussions with your book club members.
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6 Fantasy Books Which Have A Strong Female Character

We guarantee that the strong female character in each of the six books mentioned will inspire you. Prepare for the women to take the lead in these ones.
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Best Books To Read In The Fall That Taste Like A Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte

If books had their own unique flavor, these six books would taste just like a Pumpkin Spice Latte, making them perfect reads for Fall!
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Are You A Horror Fiend? Check Out These Gothic Horror Books

Eerie settings, dark themes, and haunting narratives, that’s exactly why people love the gothic horror genre. Here are 5 novels from this genre worth reading.
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5 Murder Mystery Books To Get You Through Spooky Season

Get into the spooky season spirit with these murder mystery books which will keep you guessing. Expect to be intrigued by the suspense and unexpected twists.
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Looking for a standalone fantasy romance? Here are 7...

Sometimes we want some Romantasy in our life but don’t have time to read a long series. That’s where these standalone fantasy romance books come in!
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Most Scary Books of All Time to Read Before Halloween

Get ready for Halloween with this list of the most scary books of all time! Explore chilling stories that will linger in your mind for days to come.
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Eleven Cozy Books You’ve Got To Read During The Fall Season

Fall loving bookworms unite! Don’t you just love a cozy book that can make you feel warm and fuzzy inside? Here are 11 books that will do just that this fall.
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