Book Match: Magical Summer Reads

Blue skies and sunshine herald summer’s arrival. In line with our Summer Adventure theme, the following lists are filled with fantastical worlds and marvelous wonders. Embark on a magical book journey—or if you’d rather stay closer to home, take it easy with a light, sun-drenched story. 

Diverse Middle Grade Fantasy Books

Enjoy these exciting fantasy stories! This list was inspired by the 2023 Summer Adventure theme: A Magical Journey! Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.




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Dog Days of Summer

Cool down on the hottest days of summer with a tail-waggin' good book. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.




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Fantastical Picture Books

Magic, adventure, and mythical creatures abound in these fantasy-themed picture books for kids. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.




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Magical Graphic Novels and Manga for Teens and Adults

Looking for a little magic in your life? Try one of these manga series or graphic novels featuring magical worlds and memorable characters. Titles marked as adult contain mature content. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.




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Magical Graphic Novels and Manga for Children

Do you love fantastical worlds, magic, or magical creatures? This list is for you! All of the graphic novels and manga series on this list are appropriate for kids (and the young at heart)! Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.




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Enchanting Fantasy Reads

Magical fantasy novels for teens and adults, including everything from mythology retellings, to dragons, goblins and more. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.




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Looking for more books? Or are you interested in other themes? Reach out to the Book Match team, opens a new window and get personalized recommendations based on what you like to read! Readers one and all, AC Library’s matchmakers keep up to date on books across a wide range of genres, from mysteries of all sorts to narrative nonfiction. Whether you’re looking for your next gardening guide or an epic fantasy adventure, Book Match can create a customized reading list just for you!