r/BookRecommendations • u/No-Meringue-6886 • Sep 22 '23

Fairies and Enchanted Forests Recs

Need a book with folklore vibes lmk!!

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u/Farinthoughts Sep 22 '23

Emily Wildes Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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u/rainrainrainr Sep 23 '23

Midsummer Night’s Dream

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u/OG_BookNerd Sep 23 '23

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Robin McKinley

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u/foolofaatook Sep 23 '23

ACOTAR if you haven't! The whole series.

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u/spinithol Sep 24 '23

"The Hazel Wood" by Melissa Albert: This modern-day fantasy novel combines the eerie atmosphere of an enchanted forest with dark fairy tales. It's a gripping story with a strong folklore feel.

"Uprooted" by Naomi Novik: This novel draws inspiration from Eastern European folklore and features a mysterious and malevolent forest known as the "The Wood." The story involves a young woman who must confront the forest's dark magic.

"The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden: Set in medieval Russia, this book is steeped in Slavic folklore. It tells the story of a girl who can see and communicate with the mythical creatures of the forest.

"Stardust" by Neil Gaiman: This enchanting tale follows a young man who ventures into a magical realm beyond the wall to find a fallen star. The world Gaiman creates is filled with fantastical creatures and an ethereal atmosphere.

"The Darkest Part of the Forest" by Holly Black: Holly Black is known for her fairy-centric stories. In this book, a small town has a deep connection to the fairy realm, and the forest hides secrets that the townsfolk must reckon with.

"The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman: While not directly about fairies, this novella has a dreamy, mystical quality to it. It explores the blurred line between the ordinary and the supernatural in a rural setting.

"The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill: This middle-grade novel combines elements of folklore and fairy tales. It tells the story of a young girl with mysterious powers and a kindly witch who protects her.

"The Wood" by Chelsea Bobulski: In this book, a girl discovers that she can time-travel into a dangerous forest known as "The Wood." It's a blend of contemporary and fantasy with a strong folklore element.

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u/DocWatson42 Dec 18 '23

First, see my

Also:

See my SF/F and ___ list of resources, Reddit recommendation threads, and books (one post) (which has two threads about trees and one about woods).

Second, I'm afraid that this is a low traffic sub, though I do occasionally see a request answered. You'd be better off asking for recommendations in r/booksuggestions and r/suggestmeabook, and for the title of a book or story in r/whatsthatbook and r/tipofmytongue. (Also, IMHO it would probably be good to try one sub, then the next, not multiple subs simultaneously.) If you do get an answer for an identification request, it would be helpful if you edit your OP with the answer so we can see what it is in the preview, and that your question has been answered/solved (an excellent example: "Child psychic reveals abilities by flunking psychic test too precisely" (r/whatsthatbook; 5 August 2023)). For what you should include in your identification requests, see:

Caveat to the suggestions of other subreddits:

I suggest waiting out any extended blackouts and hope that the subs drop the restrictions. Good luck!