a magical journey through the library

From sentient spellbooks with sassy attitudes to bibliomaniac wizards, these tales are a ticket to a realm where books whisper, staircases move of their own accord, and librarians might just be ancient elves with a penchant for dramatic entrances.

Get away from it all with a journey to the most magical libraries in fiction from the Library of Zosma to the Great Libraries of Austmeer.

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Looking to get lost in a magical or mysterious library this holiday season? Prepare your biggest mug of cocoa, cocoon yourself under many blankets, and bury your nose in one of these books. The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – from Alchemy and ...

For book lovers, reading about magical libraries can have a special appeal—a place that, in the real world, already feels enchanted and full of possibility can literally be so in fantasy. Below are six books set in extraordinary enchanted libraries.

After discovering a magical library, the sisters find themselves in a lively Viking village where they meet Astrid, an aspiring shieldmaiden. Together, they unravel the mystery of a missing runestone, learn about Viking culture, and experience an unforgettable feast.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is an exhibition of real-world magical artefacts and history presented alongside artefacts from the development of J.K. Rowling's fictional Harry Potter series. The exhibition originally opened at the British Library in 2017, as part of celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and ...

Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Tales of Beedle the Bard and Quidditch Through the Ages make up the Hogwarts Library collection. Go deeper into the wizarding world's history!