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The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

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In The Invisible Library, did you enjoy ...

... the clever, fast-paced caper and goal-oriented adventure?

Sorcery & Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer

If you loved the high-stakes mission of Irene as she tracks down dangerous books in The Invisible Library, you'll delight in the spirited adventures of Kate and Cecelia as they unravel magical intrigues in Regency England. The protagonists' clear objectives and the sense of urgency will make you feel right at home.

... a cast of quirky, memorable characters supporting a protagonist in a secret magical organization?

The Rook by Daniel O’Malley

If you enjoyed Irene's interactions with her eccentric colleagues and the mysterious Library staff, you'll love the eclectic ensemble of The Checquy in The Rook. Myfanwy Thomas navigates a bizarre world filled with supernatural agents, each with their own unique talents and personalities, much like the diverse cast that supports Irene.

... the witty banter and clever humor woven through magical mysteries?

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch

If the dry wit and playful dialogue between Irene and her companions kept you grinning, Rivers of London will charm you with Peter Grant's sardonic humor and the whimsical tone threading through his investigations into London’s hidden magical underbelly.

... the lush, imaginative worldbuilding centered around secretive libraries and dangerous books?

Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine

If you were fascinated by the alternate realities and the elaborate Library system in The Invisible Library, you'll be swept up in the intricate world of Ink and Bone, where the Great Library of Alexandria controls knowledge—and those who dare to challenge its power.

... the metafictional playfulness and the blurring of literary worlds and reality?

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

If you enjoyed how Irene literally steps into different books and the narrative plays with literary conventions, The Eyre Affair will delight you with Thursday Next’s adventures inside classic literature, where characters and stories are fluid and reality is up for grabs.

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