Fantasy

Song of the Lioness Quartet
Tamora Pierce
Appeal in One Sentence: A life-changing, inspiring heroine who sets a goal and won’t let anything stop her.
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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
Catherynne M. Valente
Appeal in One Sentence: All the charm of classic fantasy, with an active heroine, complex themes and utterly gorgeous writing.
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Discworld series
Terry Pratchett
Appeal in One Sentence: Consistently the funniest books I read, every year; start with Going Postal, Maskerade or The Wee Free Men.
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