Goodreads Most Popular Magical Realism Books

Beloved

A haunting tale of a former slave confronting her traumatic past and the vengeful spirit of her dead daughter, exploring themes of memory, i…

The Alchemist

A captivating fable about a shepherd boy's journey to find his treasure, teaching us to follow our dreams and listen to our hearts.

The Night Circus

A magical circus appears overnight, enchanting visitors with its wonders, but beneath the surface, a deadly competition between two young ma…

One Hundred Years of Solitude

A sweeping tale of love, war, and magic that follows the Buendia family across generations in the enchanting town of Macondo.

Midnight’s Children

Love in the Time of Cholera

A sweeping love story that spans decades, intertwining the lives of three people in a tale of passion, longing, and the enduring power of lo…

A Monster Calls

A haunting tale of a boy grappling with loss and truth as an ancient monster forces him to confront his deepest fears.

Piranesi

Piranesi lives in an infinite, labyrinthine House filled with statues and tides, documenting its wonders until mysterious messages disrupt h…

The Shadow of the Wind

In post-war Barcelona, a young boy discovers a mysterious book that leads him on a thrilling quest filled with secrets, love, and danger.

Life of Pi

A young boy and a Bengal tiger survive a shipwreck and face the vast Pacific Ocean together in this extraordinary tale of survival and hope.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Step into a Tokyo café where time travel is served with coffee, but the rules are strict and the stakes are high. Four customers seek to cha…

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Toru Okada's mundane life spirals into a surreal odyssey after his cat vanishes and his wife grows distant, leading him to encounter a cast …

The House of the Spirits

Unfolding over four generations, this enchanting saga weaves together the lives of an unforgettable family with spirits, nature, and history…

Kafka on the Shore

A surreal odyssey of two men, Kafka Tamura and Nakata, whose lives intertwine in a world where reality blurs with the fantastical, filled wi…

Exit West

A poignant and timely tale of love, migration, and identity set against the backdrop of global crisis.

The Starless Sea

A mesmerizing tale of love, mystery, and hidden worlds, where a graduate student uncovers a secret underground library and embarks on a jour…

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

Ava Lavender, born with bird wings, navigates a world where love and obsession intertwine in magical and haunting ways.

Garden Spells

In the enchanting town of Bascom, North Carolina, the Waverley women are known for their magical touch and a garden that blooms year-round. …

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

A young girl discovers she can taste emotions in food, uncovering hidden family secrets and the complexities of love. This magical realism n…

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

A man revisits his childhood memories of a mysterious farmhouse, ancient beings, and dark forces, uncovering a story of wonder and terror th…

The Master and Margarita

A devilishly witty and surreal tale that blends political satire, love, and the supernatural in a Moscow teeming with chaos and magic.

The Midnight Library

Discover a heartwarming and thought-provoking journey through the what-ifs of life in Matt Haig's enchanting novel, The Midnight Library.

A Tale for the Time Being

A mysterious diary found after a tsunami connects two lives across the Pacific, exploring humanity and the quest for belonging.

1Q84

A dual narrative set in a dystopian world where reality shifts and the past looms large, following an assassin and a writer entangled in a m…