Books like 'The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection'
Readers who enjoyed The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling, Zoran Živković, Bentley Little, Carlton Mellick III, Brian Hodge, Conrad Williams, Thomas M. Disch, Melissa Hardy, Joel Lane, Nicholas Royle, Tracina Jackson-Adams, Corey Marks, Karen Joy Fowler, Thomas Canty, Peter Dickinson, Neil Gaiman, Ramsey Campbell, Adam Roberts, Robert Phillips, Jay Russell, Eric Shaller, Margaret Lloyd, Stephen Gallagher, Robin McKinley, Haruki Murakami, Theodora Goss, Kathe Koja, Lucy Taylor, Elizabeth Hand, Kevin Brockmeier, M. Shayne Bell, Charles Vess, Joan D. Vinge, James R. Frenkel, Kelly Link, Kim Newman, China Miéville, Luis Alberto Urrea, Graham Joyce, Helga M. Novak, Jeffrey Ford, Terry Dowling, Michael Libling, Susan Power, Jackie Bartley, Edward Bryant & Sharon McCartney also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Magnus Archives: Season 4 by NOT A BOOK
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Magnus Archives is a horror audiobook written by Jonathan Sims, directed by Alexander J. Newall and distributed by Rusty Quill. Sims narrates the stories in-character as the main character, Jonathan Sims, the newly-appointed head archivist of the fictional Magnus Institute; an institution based in London centred on research into the paranormal... -
![The House of Hades by Rick Riordan]()
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 87 ratingsHazel stands at a crossroads. She and the remaining crew of the Argo II could return home with the Athena Parthenos statue and try to stop Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter from going to war...Categorized as:
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![The Magnus Archives: Season 3 by Jonathan Sims]()
The Magnus Archives: Season 3 by Jonathan Sims
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Magnus Archives is a horror audiobook written by Jonathan Sims, directed by Alexander J. Newall and distributed by Rusty Quill. Sims narrates the stories in-character as the main character, Jonathan Sims, the newly-appointed head archivist of the fictional Magnus Institute; an institution based in London centred on research into the paranormal... -
![The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie]()
The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsConspiracy. Betrayal. Rebellion.Peace is just another kind of battlefield...Savine dan Glokta, once Adua’s most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way... -
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![The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie]()
The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 37 ratings“Chaos. Fury. Destruction.The Great Change is upon us . . .Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds... -
![The God is Not Willing by Steven Erikson]()
The God is Not Willing by Steven Erikson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMany years have passed since three Teblor warriors brought carnage and chaos to the small lakeside settlement of Silver Lake. While the town has recovered, the legacy of that past horror remains, even if the Teblor tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. One of those three, Karsa Orlong, is now deemed to be a god, albeit an indifferent one... -
![Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume 2 by Duane Johnson]()
Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume 2 by Duane Johnson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe reigning king of adult fantasy manga now in deluxe 7x10 hardcover editions! Born in tragedy, raised in abuse and neglect, young Guts is hardened into a warrior of fearsome prowess and fearless will, drawing the attention of the charismatic Griffith, commander of the elite mercenary legion, the Band of the Hawk. This crossroad will take Guts to fame and glory . . -
![A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin]()
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsFor the first time, all five novels in the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO's "Game of Thrones "are together in one boxed set. An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin--dubbed "the American Tolkien" by "Time" magazine--international acclaim and millions of loyal readers... -
![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1 by Koyoharu Gotouge]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1 by Koyoharu Gotouge
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family... -
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Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 13 by Gege Akutami
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYuji Itadori is resolved to save the world from cursed demons, but he soon learns that the best way to do it is to slowly lose his humanity and become one himself!In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna were lost and scattered about... -
![The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman, Teddy Kristiansen]()
The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman, Teddy Kristiansen
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsThe Penultimate volume to the phenomenal Sandman series: distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hall calls the ancient wrath of the Furies down upon him. A former superheroine blames Morpheus for the death of her child and summons an ancient curse of vengeance against the Lord of Dream...Categorized as:
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![Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime Isayama]()
Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime Isayama
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsThe Desperate Battle Begins! For the past century, what's left of mankind has hidden in a giant, three-walled city, trapped in fear of the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming humankind, but the sudden appearance of an enormous Titan is about to change everything.. -
![The Stand: Soul Survivors by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Stephen King]()
The Stand: Soul Survivors by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Stephen King
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsM-O-O-N spells the start of the third volume of Marvel's critically acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King's horror epic. Nick Andros has hit the road and teamed up with the child-like Tom Cullen... -
![Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub]()
Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsDream's youngest sister, the loopy Delirium, convinces him to go on a quest for their missing brother, Destruction. But Dream may learn that the cost of finding his prodigal sibling is more than he can bear... -
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![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 8 by Koyoharu Gotouge]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 8 by Koyoharu Gotouge
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family... -
![Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein]()
Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsTen thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, The Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his banished love -- and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him.Collects THE SANDMAN #21-28... -
![Dark Tower Series: Complete Set (Books 1-7) :Gunslinger the Drawing of the Three the Wastelands Wizard and Glass Wolves of the Calla Song of Susannah the Dark Tower by Stephen King]()
Dark Tower Series: Complete Set (Books 1-7) :Gunslinger the Drawing of the Three the Wastelands Wizard and Glass Wolves of the Calla Song of Susannah the Dark Tower by Stephen King
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 24 ratings7 books consist of Hardcover and Trade size paperback (in similar... -
![Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 14 by Gege Akutami]()
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 14 by Gege Akutami
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYuji Itadori is resolved to save the world from cursed spirits, but he soon learns that the best way to do it is to slowly lose his humanity and become one himself!In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna were lost and scattered about... -
![Attack on Titan, Vol. 2 by Hajime Isayama]()
Attack on Titan, Vol. 2 by Hajime Isayama
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBIRTH OF A MONSTER The Colossal Titan has breached humanity’s first line of defense, Wall Maria. Mikasa, the 104th Training Corps’ ace and Eren’s best friend, may be the only one capable of defeating them, but beneath her calm exterior lurks a dark past. When all looks lost, a new Titan appears and begins to slaughter its fellow Titans... -
![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 21: Ancient Memories by Koyoharu Gotouge, 吾峠呼世晴]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 21: Ancient Memories by Koyoharu Gotouge, 吾峠呼世晴
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe fight with Kokushibo, the highest-ranking demon among Muzan’s servants, is over. Although Himejima and Sanemi defeated Kokushibo and sent him to hell, the price the Demon Slayer Corps has paid is very high. Kiriya Ubuyashiki, the new leader of the Demon Slayers, struggles to recover from the losses... -
![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23: Life Shining Across The Years by Koyoharu Gotouge, 吾峠呼世晴]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23: Life Shining Across The Years by Koyoharu Gotouge, 吾峠呼世晴
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life... -
![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 16: Undying by Koyoharu Gotouge]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 16: Undying by Koyoharu Gotouge
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTanjiro goes to see the Stone Hashira, Himejima, who intends to prepare him for the battles to come. The training to become a Hashira—a high-ranking member of the Demon Slayer Corps—is intense and demanding, and earning Himejima’s approval seems impossible, but Tanjiro won’t give up! Meanwhile, the demon lord Muzan continues to search for the location of Nezuko and Ubuyashiki...Categorized as:
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![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 11 by Koyoharu Gotouge]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 11 by Koyoharu Gotouge
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family... -
![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 17 by Koyoharu Gotouge]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 17 by Koyoharu Gotouge
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life... -
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![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 18 by Koyoharu Gotouge]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 18 by Koyoharu Gotouge
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family... -
![Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6 by Hiromu Arakawa]()
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6 by Hiromu Arakawa
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe origin of the Elric Brothers! Once, Edward and Alphonse Elric were willing to do anything to become alchemists. But when they tried to use their newfound skills to resurrect their dead mother, they broke a taboo and encountered something more terrifying than death itself. Now, hardened by years of military training, Edward and Alphonse have returned to the woman who first taught them alchemy. -
![Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 11 by Gege Akutami]()
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 11 by Gege Akutami
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it... -
![Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 9 by Gege Akutami, 芥見下々]()
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 9 by Gege Akutami, 芥見下々
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it... -
![The Absolute Sandman, Volume One by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg]()
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsOne of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece The Sandman set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the first of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety... -
![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 19: Flapping Butterfly Wings by Koyoharu Gotouge, 吾峠呼世晴]()
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 19: Flapping Butterfly Wings by Koyoharu Gotouge, 吾峠呼世晴
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe Demon Slayers fight hard to get their blades closer to Muzan's neck! To avenge her family, Kanao must continue to battle Doma head-on while Iguro and Kanroji find themselves slashing through the shifting rooms of Infinity Castle. Elsewhere, Tokito, Sanemi and Genya come face-to-face with a villain who recognizes Tokito, but Tokito doesn't know him...Categorized as:
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