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This Plot is Bananas! by J.P. Valentine
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith betrayal weighing heavily on their spirits and the devouring flame an ever-present threat, Eve and the gang can do little to stave off the eternal undercurrent of silliness that pervades their lives... -
![Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki]()
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAs snow falls around Ahrensbach’s castle, Ferdinand, soon to be married to the duchy’s next archduchess, receives a concerning letter. Not only has Rozemyne been summoned by the royal family once again, but she is also being taken to the underground archive hidden beneath the Royal Academy’s library... -
![In the Land of Leadale, Vol. 4 by Ceez]()
In the Land of Leadale, Vol. 4 by Ceez
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHigh elf Cayna’s life following her recent move to the countryside with her adopted daughter Luka is both eventful and peaceful. One day, Cayna takes a trip out to Felskeilo with the local innkeeper’s daughter Lytt, Roxine the maid, and Luka in tow to meet her eldest daughter, Mai-Mai... -
![Lift by Brandon Sanderson]()
Lift by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFree online fiction from tor.com (Novelette)... -
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![Si Putih by Tere Liye]()
Si Putih by Tere Liye
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBagaimana jika hewan kesayangan kalian ternyata hewan dengan kekuatan terbesar di dunia paralel? Bagaimana jika hewan yang terlihat imut, menggemaskan, ternyata bisa menjadi salah satu petarung paling hebat? Kali ini kita akan bertualang di klan baru, dengan tokoh-tokoh baru. Termasuk mengetahui bahwa pandemi yang menyusahkan penduduk juga terjadi di klan-klan jauh... -
![とある魔術の禁書目録 20 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
とある魔術の禁書目録 20 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA certain unlikely hero...October 18-World War III has begun. As the flames of conflict between Academy City and Russia spread further, the rest of the world suddenly finds itself pulled into the fight... -
![Wiedźma opiekunka, Część 1 by Olga Gromyko]()
Wiedźma opiekunka, Część 1 by Olga Gromyko
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsW. Redna powraca…i jest jeszcze w.redniejsza!Czas rozpocząć prawdziwe życie. I to nie byle gdzie – na młodą czarownicę czeka już posada w Dogewie. Tak, tak, Wolha kończy swoją edukację na magicznym uniwersytecie. I to z wyróżnieniem!Pomiędzy nią, a dyplomem stoi już tylko jedna, jedyna przeszkoda. Staż. Na zamku.U wyjątkowo niewydarzonego władcy... -
![Amelia The Level Zero Hero Book 1 by V.A. Lewis, Melas Delta]()
Amelia The Level Zero Hero Book 1 by V.A. Lewis, Melas Delta
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho needs a Class when you're already the strongest anyways? Ten years ago, Amelia woke up alone and lost in a broken world where she had to fight for her survival. Now, after reaching the pinnacle of power, defeating the Void itself, and escaping the abyss, she has finally found her way back into the real world. But instead of returning to Earth, she arrives in the land of Vacuos... -
![Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel by Megan Morrison]()
Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel by Megan Morrison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world... -
![The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind! Volume 4 by Gamei Hitsuji]()
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind! Volume 4 by Gamei Hitsuji
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSuimei continues on his journey towards the Nelferian Empire, now with Lefille in tow. He has to add her new “problem” to his growing to-do list, but it won’t be the only thing he’s worried about by the time they get to the capital city. A strange military figure doesn’t seem to take kindly to their presence there... -
![Third Time Lucky: And Other Stories of the Most Powerful Wizard in the World by Tanya Huff]()
Third Time Lucky: And Other Stories of the Most Powerful Wizard in the World by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's a lot of responsibility involved with being the most powerful wizard in the world, and Magdelene wants nothing to do with any of it. Lazy, lusty, and more likely to be found lying in the sun than casting runes or sacrificing unfortunate goats, she'd really rather avoid dealing with challenges, errant apprentices, demons, dragons, death, and bureaucracy... -
![5d6 by Robert Bevan]()
5d6 by Robert Bevan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a collection of the fifth six short stories in the Caverns and Creatures series. It includes the following titles: They Fight Three Giants From the Bowels of Hell Hounds Tossing the Salaad The Fuccubus Fistin' the Furious Pixie Dicks If you've already purchased all of these books, there is nothing new for you here... -
![Silver May Tarnish by Andre Norton, Lyn McConchie]()
Silver May Tarnish by Andre Norton, Lyn McConchie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Dales of Andre Norton’s Witch World have endured wars, natural disasters, the predations of strange creatures, and treachery. None loves the land as well as Lorcan, orphaned at birth, who has sought his birthright for as long as he can remember... -
![Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 4 by Supana Onikage]()
Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 4 by Supana Onikage
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA town was built around the dungeon I lazily manage and somehow, I ended up becoming its town chief. Yep... Wait, what?! Why?! Guess I'll just offload all this work onto other people... aaaand now there's a super strong mystery monster hiding out in my dungeon. This is definitely something I gotta deal with myself, too... -
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![Thraxas and the Elvish Isles by Martin Scott]()
Thraxas and the Elvish Isles by Martin Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the fourth book of the Thraxas series, Thraxas is invited to the Elvish Island of Avula. Sailing south means he can avoid the harsh Turanian winter, and escape from Makri, who's recent behaviour has outraged all decent citizens. Makri refuses to be left behind, much to the displeasure of the Turanian Prince, who knows her Orcish blood isn't going to be welcome on any Elvish island... -
![Thraxas at War by Martin Scott]()
Thraxas at War by Martin Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the enchanted city of Turai, the royal family is corrupt, the politicians can be bought, and the civic guards have better things to do than guarding. Thraxas may look unprepossessing, being overweight and not quite overbrained, and more interested in pursuit of his next glass of beer than pursuit of justice, but if you're in trouble in Turai this portly private eye is probably your only hope... -
![Zombie Attack!!! by Robert Bevan]()
Zombie Attack!!! by Robert Bevan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTim, Dave, Julian, and Cooper are at it again. They go out for what's meant to be a simple zombie hunt and get in way over their heads... -
![A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThough he gave his all during the festival to save Academy City, Touma still spectacularly lost his bet with Mikoto. Now he's a slave to her every order until she's completely satisfied! But that's the least of his worries--a jealous Kuroko just might kill him, Little Misaka is about to explode, Index is nowhere to be found, and then there's this girl who seems totally lost.. -
![Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 6 by Supana Onikage]()
Lazy Dungeon Master: Volume 6 by Supana Onikage
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm still trying to manage my dungeon with the goal of not doing any work, but for some reason, I started a new religion and became the Pope of the Beddhist Church! May we all rest well, oyasuminasai (amen)... Wait, that sounds lame? I thought napping as a form of prayer would let me sleep more often, but I'm busy dealing with all this church business, and now there's a succubus infiltrating us.. -
![Thraxas Under Siege by Martin Scott]()
Thraxas Under Siege by Martin Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the enchanted city of Turai, the royal family is corrupt, the politicians can be bought, and the civil guards have better things to do than guarding. Thraxas, the overweight and somewhat disreputable private eye working out of an even more disreputable neighborhood, has often grumbled about that sorry state of affairs... -
![Oh God Not Again! by Sarah1281]()
Oh God Not Again! by Sarah1281
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo maybe everything didn't work out perfectly for Harry. Still, most of his friends survived, he'd gotten married, and was about to become a father. If only he'd have stayed away from the Veil, he wouldn't have had to go back and do everything AGAIN.Fanfiction for Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling... -
![The Discworld Almanak: The Year of the Prawn by Terry Pratchett, Bernard Pearson]()
The Discworld Almanak: The Year of the Prawn by Terry Pratchett, Bernard Pearson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this latest accessory to the Discworld phenomenon, Terry Pratchett joins forces with Bernard Pearson to produce the definitive Almanak to the Common Year of the Prawn, for the city of Ankh-Morpork and Surrounding Areas & Benefices... -
![The Discworld Mapp: Being the Onlie True and Mostlie Accurate Mappe of the Fantastyk and Magical Dyscworlde by Terry Pratchett]()
The Discworld Mapp: Being the Onlie True and Mostlie Accurate Mappe of the Fantastyk and Magical Dyscworlde by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey said it couldn't be done. Well, it has been done, proving them wrong once again. After years of research, cunningly contrived in as many minutes, the Discworld has its map... -
![Death and What Comes Next by Terry Pratchett]()
Death and What Comes Next by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath and What Comes Next is a Discworld short story by Terry Pratchett. It tells the story of a discussion between Death and a philosopher, in which the philosopher attempts to use the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics to argue death is not a certainty... -
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![The Dungeoneers by Jeffery Russell]()
The Dungeoneers by Jeffery Russell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter five years as a city guard, Durham's horizontal career trajectory adds a corkscrew when a misdelivered order assigns him to caravan duty for an eclectic group of Dwarves who hire themselves out as professional dungeoneers.No ruler wants to leave a powerful magical weapon lying about in a dungeon where just any prophesied upstart can stumble across it and use it to overthrow the kingdom... -
![The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson]()
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson meshes Jason Bourne and epic fantasy in this captivating adventure that throws an amnesiac wizard into time travel shenanigans—where his only hope of survival lies in recovering his missing memories.A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there... -
![A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction by Terry Pratchett]()
A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn the four decades since his first book appeared in print, Terry Pratchett has become one of the world's best-selling and best-loved authors. Here for the first time are his short stories and other short form fiction collected into one volume...Categorized as:
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![Nights of the Round Table and Other Stories of Heroic Fantasy by Tanya Huff]()
Nights of the Round Table and Other Stories of Heroic Fantasy by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore uncharted territory in this collection of heroic fantasy shorts from Tanya Huff. Annotations provide background and insight on each story. Peppered with Huffs trademark tongue-in-cheek wit and the brilliant, funny, wise, ruthless heroines that have made her famous, this is a collection you wont want to miss. Travel to Camelot in Nights of the Round Table and to ancient Egypt in Succession... -
![Thraxas and the Dance of Death by Martin Scott]()
Thraxas and the Dance of Death by Martin Scott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the enchanted city of Turai, the royal family is corrupt, the politicians can be bought, and the civic guards have better things to do than guarding. Thraxas may look unprepossessing, being overweight and not quite overbrained, and more interested in pursuit of his next glass of beer than pursuit of justice, but if you're in trouble in Turai this portly private eye is probably your only hope... -
![A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 14 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 14 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(Volume 12)September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives... -
![とある魔術の禁書目録 16 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
とある魔術の禁書目録 16 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA certain unlikely hero...Acqua of the Back, agent of the Roman Orthodox Church, has finallymade his move. The incredibly powerful saint and member of God's Right Seat is on the hunt for one thing: Touma Kamijou's right hand! After receiving a warning letter from Acqua, the English Puritan Church dispatches Itsuwa to serve as Touma's bodyguard... -
![Cave of the Kobolds by Robert Bevan]()
Cave of the Kobolds by Robert Bevan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCooper, Julian, and Ravenus investigate a cave. Cooper gets kicked in the nuts so hard that he shits himself at one point. That's worth a dollar all by itself... -
![I Hate Dragons by Brandon Sanderson]()
I Hate Dragons by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn December 2010, Brandon posted a note on his Twitter feed suggesting a dialogue writing exercise. This is his result."For those who are following along, here’s what I did for my writing exercise. I actually managed to make it something of a self-contained story... -
![Did You Say Chicks?! by Esther M. Friesner, Elizabeth Moon]()
Did You Say Chicks?! by Esther M. Friesner, Elizabeth Moon
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA brief word from the characters: We seem to have a failure to communicate here. Hey, it's okay with us that Chicks in Chainmail was so popular, and reached Number 3 on the Locus bestseller list, and everybody wanted more, please. But people, you need to take us sword-swinging amazons a little more seriously... -
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![Castle for Rent by John DeChancie]()
Castle for Rent by John DeChancie
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnce upon a time, the king of a mysterious castle found himself out of place. The odd thing was that the time was the future and the place was New York City! Castle Perilous had been a universe unto itself until it started living up to its name. Now it is a gateway to thousands of universes, each increasingly bizarre and more bewildering... -
![A Collegiate Casting-Out of Devilish Devices by Terry Pratchett]()
A Collegiate Casting-Out of Devilish Devices by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFree online fiction... -
![My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond]()
My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLord Arkus of Blackriver Castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being the protagonist of this book. After all, Prince Kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable way... -
![A Quest of Undoing by John P. Logsdon, Christopher P. Young]()
A Quest of Undoing by John P. Logsdon, Christopher P. Young
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLibrarian note: alternate-cover edition of B00F1EREBS.*** Rated: PG (some language and adult situations) ***Whizzfiddle the wizard has to finish this quest in 30 days or he'll lose his guild membership status, meaning he'll have to actually work for a living. At the perpetual age of 650, this is really no longer an option.He has to find a quest, get it contracted, and finish it to the letter... -
![A Fate Worse Than Dragons by John Moore]()
A Fate Worse Than Dragons by John Moore
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an attempt to win the hand of Princess Gloria in marriage, Sir Terry slays a dragon-only to discover he's killed the dragon in a neighboring kingdom and inadvertently earned the devotion of the wrong princess. And everyone knows that getting stuck with the wrong girl is truly a fate worse than dragons... -
![Castle War! by John DeChancie]()
Castle War! by John DeChancie
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCastle Perilous is still tottering from last year's battle with the Hosts of Hell, and regaining stability proves a hard balancing act. Before Jeremy can design a program to calm the tremors of the universe, an alternative wicked reality appears that threatens to topple everything! Castle P... -
![A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 9 by Kazuma Kamachi]()
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 9 by Kazuma Kamachi
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Daihasei Festival--a huge athletics festival attended by every school in Academy City, where the superpowered students attending these institutions gather to compete in a wide variety of competitions. And of course, Touma Kamijou is participating... -
![Castle Spellbound by John DeChancie]()
Castle Spellbound by John DeChancie
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a malfunction in the magical defense system of Lord Incarnadine's Castle Perilous strikes during the lord's party, gladiators, thieves, painted ladies, and hairy beasts find themselves spinning through space... -
![Castle Murders by John DeChancie]()
Castle Murders by John DeChancie
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPartying to death ? A parlous party at the Castle Perilous comes to a dead halt when the body of viscount Oren is discovered and foul play is suspected. But who is the killer? And where is the murder weapon? The rambunctious revelers at Castle P. join in a treacherous treasure hunt for party favors of a decidedly deadly nature... -
![Dragon Princess by S. Andrew Swann]()
Dragon Princess by S. Andrew Swann
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrank Blackthorne's most recent heist did not end optimally. The sacrificial virgin survived, but the whole incident left Frank, a respectable career thief, on the run from a kingdom full of evil cultists eager to replace their sacrifice... -
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![Kedrigern in Wanderland by John Morressy]()
Kedrigern in Wanderland by John Morressy
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKedrigern, connoisseur of counterspells, is now happily married. Well--fairly happily. His bride wants her own magic wand, and good ones are hard to come by. So Kedrigern will have to hit the road again, this time with his wife, Princess, in tow, embarking on a hilarious series of adventures... -
![Ronan the Barbarian by James Bibby]()
Ronan the Barbarian by James Bibby
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the adventure of the Singing Sword our avenging heroes find themselves pittedagainst the nauseating Nekros,killer of Ronan's noble swordsmith father and then unexpectedly in league with the wizard Anthrax,whose skills are second to none(if you really want to hear your psychopathic donkey's every thought,that is)... -
![Exit the Dragon by Heide Goody, Iain Grant]()
Exit the Dragon by Heide Goody, Iain Grant
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe dragon queen is dead, her dragon flown off into the east. The capital city is in flames and ruin. Who will rebuild the city and how? While the lords squabble over who should be king, a self-appointed council — a former-pirate, a thief-turned-treasurer, a knight of the realm and someone who calls himself a dentist — need to save the city from itself... -
![Discworld Fools' Guild Diary 2001 by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs]()
Discworld Fools' Guild Diary 2001 by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsContrast the Fools' Guild with the Assassins' Guild next door: one is pleasant, light and airy and the corridors echo with the quiet activity of people working hard to master a job they love; the other is gaunt, forbidding and silent, except for the occasional muffled sob...The Fools' Guild, founded 150 years ago, is also a hospital, craft standards enforcer, fraternal society and school... -
![Видунья by Ольга Громыко]()
Видунья by Ольга Громыко
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsКто-то мечтает о власти и славе, кто-то — о богатстве и роскоши, а кто-то о тихом семейном счастье. Судьба человеческая ветвится на тысячи дорог, и только Пресветлая Богиня знает, куда они ведут... -
![Inappropriate Magic by Clayton Taylor Wood]()
Inappropriate Magic by Clayton Taylor Wood
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fantasy comedy adventure! -- Destined to become a wizard & save the world, Chauncy got a job instead. 25 years later, destiny is pissed. And this time, it won’t take no for an answer!When destiny knocked on Chauncy's door, someone else answered it...and told destiny to take a hike...
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