Next month, we will be reading Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke for book club. The story takes place in 19th century England and follows Mr. Norrell and his pupil Jonathan Strange. Clarke's work was recently turned into a miniseries that received positive reviews.
You can place a hold on the book, or the miniseries, through RockCat or by calling the library at 608-882-2260.
If you enjoyed Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, you may like some of these works as well.
The Prestige by Christopher Priest: Two you magicians clash during a séance, and from then on their lives become intertwined. Both men try to outdo and expose the other. This rivalry takes them to highs in their careers, but comes at a cost.
The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates takes place in twentieth century Princeton, NJ. A curse causes the disappearance of a young woman, and her brother sets out to find her.
The Magician King by Lev Grossman follows Quentin and his friends who are now the kings and queens of Fillory. Quentin and Julia set off an a ship to the outer edges of their kingdom. However, their trip turns into an adventure when they are returned to Quentin's parents' home.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: Behind the scenes at the circus is a fierce competition between two young magicians: Celia and Marco. As they compete, the two fall in love. Who will win, and how will everything play out?
The Quick by Lauren Owen tells the story of James Norbury, a poet in London. As he navigates the world of high society, he finds love and happiness. However, he vanishes without a trace. His sister Charlotte sets out to find her brother, and her search leads her to a mysterious institution: The Aegolius Club.
Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson follows Daniel Waterhouse in his pursuit of knowledge from the greatest minds in Europe.
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