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Best magical realism books ✨

Curated by our reviewers this week

SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY, 2021
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Magical Realism

If Cats Could Talk... Would They Cry?

A delightful and moving story that's full of heart; a true pleasure to read

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Magical Realism

Farewell, Everything

"Farewell, Everything" explores the magic of superstition, the mystery of death, and the haunting mysticism carried by ghosts.

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Maryann Aita

magical realism

I'm an essayist, performer, and playwright in Brooklyn, New York. My work, which has been published in PANK, The Exposition Review, The Porter House Review, and other journals, is largely experimental and plays with form and genre. I've also written and performed a one-woman comedy show.

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Shannon Murphy

magical realism

An eager reader and passionate writer. MA in Multicultural Literature. A fondness for YA fiction; historical fiction; cross-genre; graphic novels/manga. Some of my favorite books were written by Adichie, Adeyemi, Murakami, Lee Min Jin, and Coelho.

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