Books like Exile's return by Kate Jacoby

During World War II, a foster girl in Nazi Germany steals books to share with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man, proving literature’s power to nourish the soul amid darkness.

A 1930s wartime tale of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect in occupied France, weaving themes of survival, friendship, and the moral choices people make amid World War II.

In the unforgettable Le Cirque des Rêves, two young magicians, Celia and Marco, are locked in a nocturnal duel of wonder and will—an impossible game where love and magic collide on a stage of breathtaking spectacle.

The Goldfinch chronicles the life of thirteen‑year‑old Theo Decker, who survives a museum attack that kills his mother and carries an art piece that becomes a lifelong obsession, exploring loss, identity, and art in contemporary America.

Sisters Vianne and Isabelle are pulled into the turmoil of World War II, each forging a path of courage and resistance against the Nazi occupation of France.

A fictionalized retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', focusing on the enigmatic Wicked Witch of the West and her quest to become the Wicked Witch of the West.

A fresh, compelling take on the beloved classic tale of Snow White and the seven dwarfs, set in Renaissance Italy.

Anne Rice's epic vampire story of redemption and love, featuring unforgettable characters and a haunting world of horror and fantasy.

An unnamed servant of death finds himself in modern-day New York, a ghost and a demon, seeking revenge on a young girl who was murdered, and time travel into the past to avenge the murder before it occurred.

Monsieur Perdu, a literary apothecary aboard a Seine barge, prescribes novels to heal broken hearts. When his own love remains a mystery, he journeys south of France to find closure and prove stories can mend souls.

A tale of betrayal, division, and the quest for peace in a divided realm, following the fall of the King of Ayr and the rise of rival noble houses seeking the power to unite two warring houses, leading to unimaginable suffering and the curse of a lost sorcerer who poisoned their families and deaths. Set in the fantastical realm of Ayr, where the ordinary people and their rulers are caught in the web of ancient magic, prophecy, and betrayal. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a world where the line between human and mythical beings blurs. The narrative is told through the eyes of the protagonist, a Valeman named Tam, as he navigates the complex politics and supernatural forces that threaten to tear apart the kingdom once again. The story is steeped in fantasy elements, with magical creatures, ancient curses, and a deep connection to the past that holds the key to healing the kingdom. The author's masterful prose transports the reader to a world of magic, myth, and intrigue, where the fate of the realm and its people hangs in the balance. The story is an epic fantasy tale that explores themes of power, redemption, and the struggle for survival in a divided realm, set against the backdrop of a lost and cursed magic. This book is the first volume in a gripping and suspenseful series, perfect for fans of fantasy, adventure, and mythology.

A war-torn kingdom faces the looming apocalypse, as the future of the world hangs in the balance between a prophetic prophecy and a treacherous plot. A father’s legacy and a thousandfold thought await the brave Anasurimbor Kellhus to determine the fate of the world. The war rages on between the Men of theTusk and the Scylvendi barbarian, as the world’s fate is decided by the last man standing.

In bustling Paris, bookseller Laurent Letellier discovers an abandoned handbag and a red notebook filled with heartfelt notes. Driven to find its owner, he sifts through the clues, hoping to uncover a stranger's identity in a city of millions.

A dark fantasy tale of a rogue priest and his quest to protect his faith from an evil god in the guise of a beautiful maiden.

Gregory Maguire's sequel to the beloved Wicked, focusing on Liir, the orphaned son of the Wicked Witch, and his journey through the Wizard of Oz universe.

Magic at the Gate is a fantasy tale by Devon Monk featuring the fictional character Allie Beckstrom.

A young mother discovers that her baby can see and communicate with ancient magic, leading her on a perilous quest in a world of mystery and danger with the help of an ancient ring.

When reclusive novelist Vida Winter’s health wanes, she tasks biographer Margaret Lea with revealing the truth of her life, though Margaret must sift through Winter’s penchant for exaggeration to arrive at facts.

When Sonia visits a Granada café, she is swept into the Ramirez family’s harrowing history, revealing generations of love, betrayal, and the brutal impact of the Spanish Civil War.

In the presence of mine enemies

A ghostly mystery novel about a writer who investigates the haunting of her stepcousin's home in London, where she uncovers a family legend and explores her own past.