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…

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.

The Night Circus

A mesmerizing circus appears without warning, enchanting all who enter its black-and-white tents. Behind the magic, two young magicians are …

Midnight’s Children

Piranesi

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

A Monster Calls

A haunting tale of a boy confronting his fears through the visits of a mysterious, ancient monster.

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…

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…

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. …

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.

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 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…

Sing, Unburied, Sing

A haunting tale of family, loss, and the supernatural, where a young boy must navigate the ghosts of his past while protecting his younger s…

The Shadow of the Wind

In the heart of Barcelona, a young boy discovers a mysterious book that leads him into a world of secrets, obsession, and danger.

Nothing to See Here

A hilarious and heartwarming tale of family and friendship, where fire isn't the only thing that's hot.

Like Water for Chocolate

A magical tale of love, tradition, and culinary passion, where the youngest daughter of a Mexican family is forbidden to marry and must expr…