Goodreads Most Popular Magical Realism Books

Remarkably Bright Creatures

A heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between a grieving woman and a wise octopus, uncovering long-buried secrets in a small town.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

A man recalls strange childhood memories involving a dead man, a mysterious girl, and dark forces, uncovering a hidden past.

The Snow Child

In the stark wilderness of 1920s Alaska, a couple's lives are transformed by the mysterious appearance of a little girl, blending heartbreak…

The House in the Cerulean Sea

A heartwarming tale of an unlikely family, where a case worker discovers the true meaning of belonging in a magical orphanage.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Addie LaRue makes a Faustian bargain for immortality, only to be cursed with eternal forgetfulness—until she meets someone who remembers her…

The Master and Margarita

A devilishly clever satire, this novel blends surreal humor and political commentary as the Devil wreaks havoc in Moscow, leaving chaos in h…

Weyward

Three women across centuries uncover the secrets of Weyward Cottage, where the wild and the mystical collide in a tale of resilience and hid…

Practical Magic

Two sisters, raised by their enchanting aunts in a world of magic and mystery, must confront their past when strange circumstances bring the…

The Seven Year Slip

A heartwarming and magical rom-com that explores love, loss, and self-discovery with a touch of enchantment.

The Unmaking of June Farrow

A woman risks everything to break her family's centuries-old curse and uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance in this mesmerizi…

The Astonishing Color of After

A heart-wrenching debut novel that blends reality and magic as Leigh Chen Sanders journeys to Taiwan to uncover family secrets and grieve he…

After Dark

In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, two sisters' lives intertwine with strangers in a mesmerizing exploration of human connection and the blur…

The Girl Who Chased the Moon

Emily Benedict returns to her mother's hometown of Mullaby, North Carolina, where mysteries abound and the unexpected is the norm.

Other Birds

In a magical coastal town, a woman inherits an apartment filled with secrets and eccentric neighbors, each carrying their own unfinished sto…

Bunny

Samantha Mackey, an outsider in her MFA program, gets drawn into a sinister cult of wealthy, twee girls known as the Bunnies, blurring the l…

Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World

A mind-bending blend of cyberpunk intrigue and mythic fantasy, where a data processor's surreal journey collides with a timeless, unicorn-ha…

Once Upon a River

A mesmerizing tale of mystery and magic unfolds on the river Thames when a seemingly lifeless child is brought back to life, sparking a ques…

The Alchemist

A young shepherd embarks on a journey to fulfill his dreams, guided by wisdom and omens, leading to a life-changing discovery.

Bone Gap

In the mysterious town of Bone Gap, where people vanish without a trace, Finn O'Sullivan is determined to uncover the truth about his beauti…

The Sugar Queen

Josey's secret life of sweets and romance novels takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious woman hiding in her closet, blendi…

The Golem and the Jinni

In the bustling immigrant hub of 1899 New York, a golem made of clay and a jinni born of fire forge an unlikely friendship, hiding their tru…

The Time Traveler's Wife

The Peach Keeper

In the foggy town of Walls of Water, North Carolina, two women uncover a long-buried secret that transforms their lives in unexpected ways.

The Ten Thousand Doors of January