Fantasy/Paranormal Book Recommendations (July '23)

For July 2023, we will be reading fantasy/paranormal books!
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Fantasy/Paranormal Book Recommendations (July '23)

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This is will be a fun one for me since I LOVE fantasy and paranormal books. :D

Do you have any book(s) that you have really loved or enjoyed that you'd like to recommend?

When recommending, please share:
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  • Genre (fantasy or paranormal)
  • Short summary
  • Targeted audience
I cannot wait to see your recommendations! It's so much fun to add books to my already large tbr list! :techie-studyingbrown:

Here are a few sites to find some book recommendations:

Fantasy:
- https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/fantasy
- https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fantasy
- https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/best-fantasy

Paranormal:
- https://www.goodreads.com/genres/paranormal
- https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/paranormal
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I’m so glad you chose this genre! Since I am new to this process, I have a question. Is it appropriate to suggest a book in a series?
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Cathy Burgin wrote: 03 Jul 2023, 16:21 I’m so glad you chose this genre! Since I am new to this process, I have a question. Is it appropriate to suggest a book in a series?
I’m glad you enjoy this genre!

Yes, you can absolutely recommend a book in a series! Since this is a more relaxed discussion, any recommendations work.

I would love to find a new fantasy series! :D
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I recommend Carpe Demon by Julie Kenner.
Paranormal series

Kate Connor is a “ Level Five Demon Hunter with Forza Scura, a secret arm of the Vatican tasked with taking out demons and other nasties.” :twisted2:

She thought she was retired and living a typical suburban soccer mom life until she sees a demon at the supermarket and her previous life comes back with a bang.
:o :o
While this book is targeted for moms, anyone who enjoys a paranormal story with a bit of strange humor mixed in will enjoy this book.
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Heidi M Simone wrote: 03 Jul 2023, 14:05 This is will be a fun one for me since I LOVE fantasy and paranormal books. :D

Do you have any book(s) that you have really loved or enjoyed that you'd like to recommend?

When recommending, please share:
  • Title
  • Genre (fantasy or paranormal)
  • Short summary
  • Targeted audience
I cannot wait to see your recommendations! It's so much fun to add books to my already large tbr list! :techie-studyingbrown:

Here are a few sites to find some book recommendations:

Fantasy:
- https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/fantasy
- https://www.goodreads.com/genres/fantasy
- https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/best-fantasy

Paranormal:
- https://www.goodreads.com/genres/paranormal
- https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/paranormal

Hi everyone! I hope you love this genre as I much loved it:D I have a lot of books I read including Fantasy and I would like to recommend or even love to recommend😅😅

So, the first one I'd like to recommend is Paws for Thought by Shirley Day. To be honest, I receive this book as one of the ARCs I joined and this book didn't fail me. It was really a fun read with a mix of fantasy so I guess you already knew what the genre of this book which is Fantasy😅😅. The story is about twelve-year-old Jamie's world turns upside down when he discovers his grandad’s been reincarnated as a cat. Along the way, the duo begins to realize that true wealth is not so much about cold hard cash but the love and support of family and friends. I think children would enjoy reading this one but I guess young-adult will also like it too:) This book is not really popular but you can buy it on Amazon or you can buy it on your local library. I chose this books cause I guess there's a cat included and I really like cats:D
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Cathy Burgin wrote: 03 Jul 2023, 18:25 I recommend Carpe Demon by Julie Kenner.
Paranormal series

Kate Connor is a “ Level Five Demon Hunter with Forza Scura, a secret arm of the Vatican tasked with taking out demons and other nasties.” :twisted2:

She thought she was retired and living a typical suburban soccer mom life until she sees a demon at the supermarket and her previous life comes back with a bang.
:o :o
While this book is targeted for moms, anyone who enjoys a paranormal story with a bit of strange humor mixed in will enjoy this book.
This sounds like a book perfect for me! It’s fantasy, demon hunting, and she’s a soccer mom? Sounds like a fun read. Count me in!

Thank you for the recommendation! :)
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Rosesbookpicks wrote: 03 Jul 2023, 20:43
Hi everyone! I hope you love this genre as I much loved it:D I have a lot of books I read including Fantasy and I would like to recommend or even love to recommend😅😅

So, the first one I'd like to recommend is Paws for Thought by Shirley Day. To be honest, I receive this book as one of the ARCs I joined and this book didn't fail me. It was really a fun read with a mix of fantasy so I guess you already knew what the genre of this book which is Fantasy😅😅. The story is about twelve-year-old Jamie's world turns upside down when he discovers his grandad’s been reincarnated as a cat. Along the way, the duo begins to realize that true wealth is not so much about cold hard cash but the love and support of family and friends. I think children would enjoy reading this one but I guess young-adult will also like it too:) This book is not really popular but you can buy it on Amazon or you can buy it on your local library. I chose this books cause I guess there's a cat included and I really like cats:D
Paws for Thought sounds like a fun read! I like how there’s an important life lesson within the story. Those are always good to read.

Cats can be fun! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the recommendation! :)
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Heidi M Simone wrote: 04 Jul 2023, 13:24
Rosesbookpicks wrote: 03 Jul 2023, 20:43
Hi everyone! I hope you love this genre as I much loved it:D I have a lot of books I read including Fantasy and I would like to recommend or even love to recommend😅😅

So, the first one I'd like to recommend is Paws for Thought by Shirley Day. To be honest, I receive this book as one of the ARCs I joined and this book didn't fail me. It was really a fun read with a mix of fantasy so I guess you already knew what the genre of this book which is Fantasy😅😅. The story is about twelve-year-old Jamie's world turns upside down when he discovers his grandad’s been reincarnated as a cat. Along the way, the duo begins to realize that true wealth is not so much about cold hard cash but the love and support of family and friends. I think children would enjoy reading this one but I guess young-adult will also like it too:) This book is not really popular but you can buy it on Amazon or you can buy it on your local library. I chose this books cause I guess there's a cat included and I really like cats:D
Paws for Thought sounds like a fun read! I like how there’s an important life lesson within the story. Those are always good to read.

Cats can be fun! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the recommendation! :)
Yeah! It was really a fun read:) I'd love to read books and I want to know what's the theme of that book or life lessons. There are a lot of books I read that there are life lessons too😊😊I've been busy these past weeks and I'm really sorry that I missed the poll😭😭But I promised I will vote for the next month's genre if I'm not busy I hope😭
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Rosesbookpicks wrote: 06 Jul 2023, 07:58
Heidi M Simone wrote: 04 Jul 2023, 13:24
Rosesbookpicks wrote: 03 Jul 2023, 20:43
Hi everyone! I hope you love this genre as I much loved it:D I have a lot of books I read including Fantasy and I would like to recommend or even love to recommend😅😅

So, the first one I'd like to recommend is Paws for Thought by Shirley Day. To be honest, I receive this book as one of the ARCs I joined and this book didn't fail me. It was really a fun read with a mix of fantasy so I guess you already knew what the genre of this book which is Fantasy😅😅. The story is about twelve-year-old Jamie's world turns upside down when he discovers his grandad’s been reincarnated as a cat. Along the way, the duo begins to realize that true wealth is not so much about cold hard cash but the love and support of family and friends. I think children would enjoy reading this one but I guess young-adult will also like it too:) This book is not really popular but you can buy it on Amazon or you can buy it on your local library. I chose this books cause I guess there's a cat included and I really like cats:D
Paws for Thought sounds like a fun read! I like how there’s an important life lesson within the story. Those are always good to read.

Cats can be fun! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the recommendation! :)
Yeah! It was really a fun read:) I'd love to read books and I want to know what's the theme of that book or life lessons. There are a lot of books I read that there are life lessons too😊😊I've been busy these past weeks and I'm really sorry that I missed the poll😭😭But I promised I will vote for the next month's genre if I'm not busy I hope😭
Life lessons in books always make the stories more meaningful. No worries about missing the poll! Honestly, I'm so happy to have fellow readers discussing these topics, so thank you for taking the time to participate. :D
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Heidi M Simone wrote: 12 Jul 2023, 12:32
Rosesbookpicks wrote: 06 Jul 2023, 07:58
Heidi M Simone wrote: 04 Jul 2023, 13:24

Paws for Thought sounds like a fun read! I like how there’s an important life lesson within the story. Those are always good to read.

Cats can be fun! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the recommendation! :)
Yeah! It was a fun read:) I'd love to read books and I want to know what's the theme of that book or life lessons. There are a lot of books I read that there are life lessons too😊😊I've been busy these past weeks and I'm really sorry that I missed the poll😭😭But I promised I will vote for the next month's genre if I'm not busy I hope😭
Life lessons in books always make the stories more meaningful. No worries about missing the poll! Honestly, I'm so happy to have fellow readers discussing these topics, so thank you for taking the time to participate. :D
Aww, I'm glad to know that:) Thanks for understanding how I missed the poll. And the good news is our class here is finally finished and I have finally free time to read:) It's going to be exciting:D
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Rosesbookpicks wrote: 13 Jul 2023, 00:20
Heidi M Simone wrote: 12 Jul 2023, 12:32
Rosesbookpicks wrote: 06 Jul 2023, 07:58

Yeah! It was a fun read:) I'd love to read books and I want to know what's the theme of that book or life lessons. There are a lot of books I read that there are life lessons too😊😊I've been busy these past weeks and I'm really sorry that I missed the poll😭😭But I promised I will vote for the next month's genre if I'm not busy I hope😭
Life lessons in books always make the stories more meaningful. No worries about missing the poll! Honestly, I'm so happy to have fellow readers discussing these topics, so thank you for taking the time to participate. :D
Aww, I'm glad to know that:) Thanks for understanding how I missed the poll. And the good news is our class here is finally finished and I have finally free time to read:) It's going to be exciting:D
No worries at all! :)

I'm glad that you'll be able to have more time to read now that you're class is over! It is very exciting. :)
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