The Golem and the Djinni

The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

A magical love story set in a mysterious traveling circus. Features supernatural beings and intricate magical systems. Explores themes of identity, transformation, and forbidden connection. Shares the lyrical writing style and magical realism of The Golem and the Djinni.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

An alternate historical fantasy about magic returning to England in the 19th century. Explores the relationship between two magicians with distinct personalities and magical approaches. Blends historical detail with supernatural elements. Offers a rich, immersive narrative similar to Wecker's approach to mythical beings.

The Starless Sea

Erin Morgenstern

A magical narrative about a hidden world of stories and interconnected myths. Explores themes of storytelling, identity, and supernatural connections. Features intricate world-building and lyrical prose. Shares a sense of magical wonder and complex narrative structure.

The Essex Serpent

Sarah Perry

A historical novel blending mythical creatures with human emotion, set in Victorian England. Explores supernatural elements intertwined with complex character relationships. Features a strong female protagonist and a mysterious, otherworldly presence. Shares themes of cultural identity and magical realism with The Golem and the Djinni.

The Historian

Elizabeth Kostova

A historical novel blending folklore, mythology, and academic research. Follows a quest involving vampiric legends across multiple time periods. Explores cultural identity and supernatural mysteries. Offers a similar blend of historical detail and mythical elements.

The Midnight Library

Matt Haig

A story about exploring alternate life possibilities and personal identity. Features a magical library representing different life choices. Explores themes of self-discovery and transformation. Shares a contemplative approach to supernatural experiences.

The Thirteenth Tale

Diane Setterfield

A gothic mystery exploring family secrets and storytelling. Blends historical narrative with mysterious supernatural elements. Features complex character relationships and intricate plot. Offers a similar depth of character and atmospheric storytelling.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

V.E. Schwab

A novel about a woman who makes a supernatural bargain to live forever but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Explores themes of identity, immortality, and human connection. Blends historical and contemporary settings with magical elements. Similar in its exploration of supernatural beings navigating human world.

The Buried Giant

Kazuo Ishiguro

A mythical journey through post-Arthurian Britain exploring memory and love. Features supernatural elements and complex character relationships. Blends historical setting with magical realism. Offers a contemplative approach to mythical beings similar to Wecker's novel.

The Witch's Daughter

Paula Brackston

A historical fantasy about a witch surviving through multiple centuries. Explores themes of immortality, identity, and magical survival. Blends historical periods with supernatural elements. Offers a similar narrative of magical beings navigating human world.

The Bear and the Nightingale

Katherine Arden

A Russian folklore-inspired fantasy about a young woman with magical abilities. Explores mythical creatures and cultural traditions. Features a protagonist struggling with her unique identity and supernatural powers. Shares themes of magical beings existing within human society.

The Golem's Eye

Jonathan Stroud

Part of the Bartimaeus Sequence featuring magical beings in an alternate London. Explores the relationship between humans and supernatural entities. Focuses on complex magical systems and cultural tensions. Shares themes of magical creatures navigating human society.

The Immortalists

Chloe Benjamin

A novel about siblings who receive prophecies about their death dates. Explores supernatural prediction and its impact on human lives. Blends realistic character study with elements of magical realism. Offers a similar exploration of identity and destiny.

The Invisible Library

Genevieve Cogman

A fantasy series about librarian spies traveling between alternate worlds. Features magical beings and complex supernatural systems. Explores themes of identity and cultural exchange. Shares elements of magical realism and supernatural adventure.