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Memory And Dream by Charles de Lint

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In Memory And Dream, did you enjoy ...

... the blend of art, myth, and the power of creativity?

The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

If you were captivated by Isabelle Copley's magical ability to bring her paintings to life and the way art and inspiration become forces of transformation in Memory And Dream, you'll be swept away by The Lions of Al-Rassan. Kay weaves a world where music, poetry, and painting are not only central to the characters’ lives but also to the fate of nations. The story of Jehane, Rodrigo, and Ammar explores how creativity shapes destinies and how myth and art can transcend politics and war.

... the rich, atmospheric urban fantasy setting?

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

If you loved the way Memory And Dream conjures Newford’s magical streets, where the mystical and the mundane intertwine, you'll be enchanted by The Night Circus. Morgenstern’s evocative prose draws you into a mysterious circus that only opens at night, filled with performers whose magic bends reality. Like de Lint, she immerses you in a world where every shadow hints at enchantment and every corner of the city pulses with hidden wonder.

... the psychological depth of characters wrestling with identity and belonging?

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

If Isabelle’s struggle with her artistic gift and her sense of self spoke to you in Memory And Dream, you’ll find a similar resonance in The Golem and the Jinni. Chava and Ahmad, magical beings trying to find their place in a turn-of-the-century New York, grapple with loneliness, longing, and the search for identity. Wecker’s novel offers a deeply felt exploration of what it means to be different—and to find connection.

... mysterious, loosely-defined magic influencing the real world?

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

If you found the undefined, otherworldly magic and its unpredictable consequences in Memory And Dream compelling, you'll be enthralled by Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Clarke’s magicians draw upon a magic that is vast, arcane, and often unexplainable, influencing history and daily life in Napoleonic England. The novel’s sense of magic as an unknowable force echoes de Lint’s approach, where the boundaries between art, dream, and reality blur.

... the interplay of mythic forces with deeply personal stories?

The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

If you appreciated how Memory And Dream intertwines personal trauma and growth with mythic magic, The Bone Clocks will intrigue you. Holly Sykes’ story unfolds across decades, gradually revealing a hidden war between mysterious forces. Like de Lint, Mitchell balances the intimate—Holly’s relationships and inner struggles—with the epic, as supernatural elements shape lives in profound and unexpected ways.

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