Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm. I love a book that has an element of magic, but surprisingly I have not read that many! I am so looking forward to seeing everyone’s lists this week and adding a bunch of books to my TBR. I didn’t mention Harry Potter because DUH!
Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore
Are we shocked to see Wild Beauty on another one of my Top 5 Tuesday lists? Probably not! If you are looking for a book that does magical realism well than look no further than Wild Beauty. The magic is subtle but stunning!
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
If I had to pick my favourite book with magic I think I would have to choose The Rules of Magic. I love these characters and their relationships with one another, but I also really appreciated the magic. It felt very real and believable.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
I read Macbeth in high school and it was the one Shakespeare play that I really fell in love with. Lady Macbeth is one of the most memorable and evil characters of all time. I enjoyed the twist of the story having the three witches. They really add to the twisted and creepy vibe of the play!
Matilda by Roald Dahl
I had to include Matilda on my list! I have so much nostalgia for this story, and I remember wishing I had her magic as a kid. She is someone that my younger self was able to relate to. I will always have a soft spot for her!
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
A Great and Terrible Beauty is so atmospheric and is set in a boarding school, which always makes for the perfect backdrop for a story involving magic. It is the perfect blend of mystery, historical and magical! I loved this book when I read it years ago and I really need to continue on with the series.
Yes for Matilda! She is my favourite childhood character 😍
Such great picks!
Thank you! She is mine as well!
Ahh…I forgot all about the magic in Macbeth! YES! The witches are very creepy and mysterious.
So true!! It is one of the reason Macbeth is my favourite Shakespeare play!
I agree with all of your choices. Rules of Magic is one of my favorite books that I have read this year. I also LOVE A Great and Terrible Beauty and Matilda.
I am so glad that you loved Rules of Magic. It is a book that I try to get everyone to read. There is something special about it!
Right? It is just so beautiful and gets into your heart.
Love Matilda, have to read the others. Thanks for sharing
Isn’t she the best?!
Yup, loved the movie too. ❤️
I really need to re-read Macbeth…what an amazing play. It’s definitely one of Shakespeare’s best in my personal opinion. Awesome list!
I completely agree! I have not read them all but Macbeth is by far my favourite so far!
“Comedy of Errors” is really good as well 🙂
Fantastic list! I love that you added Matilda! Oh I loved that book and have read it so many times!!! Thanks for participating – added you to the list 🙂
Thank you! There are three new editions of Matilda to celebrate the 30th anniversary. I am tempted to buy them all!
ohh i loooove the magic of Matilda!
Matilda is so good! I love reading it to the kids in my classroom 🙂 Even parents come to me that they love the book and remember it from their younger years!
My best friend is a teacher and reads it to his students as well. I just love that!
A Great and Terrible Beauty has such a spooky atmostphere! It was like none other books I had read at that time.
I agree! Libba Bray has a unique books. I felt the same way about The Diviners!
Macbeth! Great to see a classic on the lists 🙂
I couldn’t not include Macbeth! Love those witches!
They had a game plan and stuck to it – gotta admire that.
I wouldn’t immediately think of Macbeth for this list, but it fits perfectly! Also Wild Beauty has such perfect, beautiful magic 😊🌸
It makes me happy that so many people are commenting on Macbeth. I need to talk about Shakespeare more on my blog!
Really great list!! I really want to read wild beauty! And I’m curious about the rules of magic. Macbeth and Matilda are excellent picks as well!
Thanks! I really want you to read Wild Beauty! So curious to see how much you love it! 😋
A Great and Terrible Beauty looks so interesting! Great list 😊
Thank you! It is so good!!
I still need to read Wild Beauty!
You really do!