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If you read Harry Potter as a kid, here's what you should read now
Still waiting on your letter to Hogwarts? Us too.
Fantasy worlds that inspire a sense of wonder, warmth, and belonging. They aren't just for kids. Those of us who read the Harry Potter series as kids have been chasing that fantasy high ever since. We want stories with magic, mystery, friendship, and found family. Now that we're a little more grown up, here are a few phenomenal fantasies that scratch the Harry Potter itch but focus on adult characters and their concerns. Prepare yourself to be swept away into magical worlds that will make you feel like a kid again.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
When lonely witch Mika Moon posts her magic videos online, she's sure no one will take them seriously. But then Mika gets a surprise invitation to the Nowhere House, a hidden place where three young girls are learning to use their magic. The girls' non-magic caretakers think Mika could help them, but there's so much Mika can gain from Nowhere House as well: magic, yes, but also love and, at long last, a family. This fantasy novel is all about finding your people, and it feels like a welcoming hug.
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A Discovery of Witches
Magic, mystery, an academic setting... this book has everything an adult Harry Potter fan could want. Diana Bishop never wanted to be a witch. She prefers a life among the non-magical, as a scholar at Oxford University. Unfortunately for her (but fortunately for us readers), magic isn't so easy to leave behind. When Diana discovers a bewitched manuscript, she is suddenly thrust back into the world of magic as she uncovers the secrets of all magical human beings. She won't have to figure it out on her own, however. She finds an ally and a friend in Matthew Clairmont, a vampire geneticist.
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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Who says magic has to be relegated to the shadows? One of the best things about Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell is that the magic is all out there in the open, for the whole world to see. After centuries of dormancy, real magic returned to England in the 19th century, and it's all thanks to two men, Mr. Norrell and Jonathan Strange. Aside from magic, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell have nothing in common. Strange is flashy, while Norrell is reserved. Norrell is practically a hermit, and Strange thrives off of the attention of others. They both have their gifts when it comes to magic, but their competitive spirits will set them on a path toward dark magic and troubling consequences.
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The Midnight Bargain
In Regency England, women are only allowed to maintain their magic until they get married, at which point they are stripped of their magical powers for the safety of their unborn children. Meanwhile, men are encouraged to pursue magical paths and become Magi. Beatrice Clayborn longs to be a magus, but her family has other designs for her future: a secure life with a husband who can save her family from debt. Beatrice will be forced to choose between love and family and coming into her own power. This alternate history fantasy novel is like Harry Potter meets Bridgerton, with all the romance, magic, and adventure you'd imagine from such an epic mash-up.
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Legends & Lattes
Sometimes magical creatures go on epic adventures, and sometimes they just want to pick up a cup of coffee at their local coffee shop. That's where Viv comes in. Viv is an orc who's tired of wielding a blade and is ready to bring delicious lattes and baked goods to the battle-weary masses. This coziest of fantasy stories, with its lovable and unique cast of characters, will warm you like a hot cuppa espresso.
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