kuroyuki Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 hey guys, I'm new to the forums and looking for a book to read, currently I am looking for a book that is about magic and school/college/university. Harry potter is already completed. any books you guys can recommend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I haven't read it (yet, I intend to), but Caroline Stevermer's A College of Magics is meant to be pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Depending on your age, I'd highly, highly recommend The Magicians by Lev Grossman. It's about a nerdy guy (Quentin) who feels rather out of place in life and thinks he'd prefer to be in the land of his favourite fantasy series, Fillory. When his tutor is suddenly found dead, he gets an invite to Brakebills school of Magic. It's only one novel but it spans several years and personally I think it's great. BUT, it's not a Young Adult novel. Not by a very long stretch. In parts it's crude, dark, depressing. It's truly an adult novel. If that sounds like your kinda thing, trust me, it's an awesome read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 The House of Night series by P C & Kristin Cast might be suitable. It's a vampire school but vampires actually only play a small part, mostly magic and worship of the goddess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuroyuki Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 hmmm depressing books is the last thing i would want, the book does not need to be aimed at young adults tho. I just like the college-university scene. Overall im just in for a good story, but if theres one thing that can catch my heart its always a bit of magic, a sip of romance and a touch of danger. I also prefer stories to take place in a time near or similar to our own, medieval is something I had too much of as a kid, sending it to backfire on me when choosing a book. Best would be an audio-book as I can listen to that during my mind numbing work. Some i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreader Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) There's the Black Magician trilogy by Trudi Canavan; The Magicians's Guild, The Novice, The High Lord A college of Magics by Caroline Stevermer, sorry I don't have any modern setting suggestions. Edited March 16, 2010 by Kreader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreader Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I've found one called The Magicians by Lev Grossman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Hyde-Fynn Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 It's possibly a bit of an older read, but there is Poison Study, Magic Study and Fire Study by Maria V Snyder. The forst book starts by introducing the main characters but then she starts to learn more about magic and so forth. Quite a good read. If it's just teen romace/high school/supernatural things you are after, there is always the Twilight saga by Stephanie Meyer, or a new series I'm just starting called The Immortals, the first book called Evermore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 There's the Black Magician trilogy by Trudi Canavan; The Magicians's Guild, The Novice, The High Lord I would second this reccomendation. These are great books that I'm sure you would love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 What about the Septimus Heap series? I have not yet read them, but bought the first book and it seems like an interesting series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I can't believe I didn't think of this before - Gregory Maguire's Wicked, a retelling of The Wizard of Oz from the viewpoint of the Wicked Witch of the West, is quite magical and is for a large chunk set in a university. It's an absolutely beautiful book, there are a few adult moments but nothing worse than I was happily reading as a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm currently reading a YA trilogy by Libba Bray about magic at a school that you may like. The first is titled A Great and Terrible Beauty and is followed by Rebel Angels and The Sweet Far Thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 The House of Night series by P C & Kristin Cast might be suitable. It's a vampire school but vampires actually only play a small part, mostly magic and worship of the goddess. I also think that these would be perfect for you! I love them and can't wait for the latest installment to arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randa23 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi, if u haven't already read the sequel to the Hunger Games then you should it is just as good as the first. or you could read the declaration by gemma malley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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