As the daughter of a king and a sorceress, Morgan le Fay has always been fascinated by magic. She has spent her life studying the craft, and has become an expert in the field. In this blog post, she shares her top 10 picks for the best books about magic and sorcery.
#10 The Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
This classic novel tells the story of young wizard Harry Potter as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry must solve a mystery that involves a powerful magical artifact.
#9 The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
This is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series, and it tells the story of how the magical world of Narnia was created. Two children, Polly and Digory, find a magical ring that transports them to another world. There they meet Aslan, the great lion, who helps them save Narnia from the evil Witch.
#8 The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
This five-book series is set in the fictional land of Prydain, and follows the adventures of Taran, an Assistant Pig-Keeper. He sets out on a quest to save Prydain from the evil Horned King, and along the way he meets many colorful characters, including the beautiful Princess Eilonwy.
#7 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
This science fiction classic tells the story of Meg Murry, who goes on a journey through space and time to save her father from the evil forces that are holding him captive. Along the way, she learns about the power of love and family.
#6 The Once and Future King by T.H. White
This Arthurian epic tells the story of King Arthur from his early days as a young boy, to his rise to power, to his fall from grace. The novel includes the famous story of the sword in the stone, as well as the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere.
#5 The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin
This fantasy series follows the adventures of young wizard Ged, who must stop the evil sorcerer Cob from taking over the world of Earthsea. Along the way, Ged learns about the true nature of magic and power.
#4 The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
This hugely popular series follows the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry must face a series of challenges that test his courage and magical abilities.
#3 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
This classic fantasy epic follows the adventures of a group of hobbits as they journey to destroy the One Ring. Along the way, they must face many dangers, including the evil Sauron and his army of orcs.
#2 The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
This classic fantasy series tells the story of the magical land of Narnia, and the children who visit it. In the first book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, four children find a magical wardrobe that transports them to Narnia. There they meet Aslan, the great lion, who helps them save Narnia from the evil Witch.
#1 The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin
This classic fantasy series follows the adventures of young wizard Ged, who must stop the evil sorcerer Cob from taking over the world of Earthsea. Along the way, Ged learns about the true nature of magic and power.