The novel spent seven weeks on the new york times best seller list, reaching number two on the hardcover fiction list. It won an alex award from the american library association in 2012. If there is nothing like the night circus and there is not, there is really nothing like geek love. The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones. Jul 03, 2012 the night circus is quietly, enchantingly perfect. Danielle trussoni, author of angelology dark as soot and bright as sparks, the night circus still holds me willingly captive in a world of almost unbearable beauty. Brunonia barry, author of the lace reader a few pages. After diving headfirst into the story, i can definitely understand the hype though i wouldnt say i love it as much as everyone else. The night circus is my debut novel which was first published in 2011. If youre enjoying the night circus, check out these books. Filled with lyrical narrative and an imaginative plotline, the night circus whisps you away to the circus. The floating feldmans elyssa friedland excellent, excellent book about families and all their dysfunctional glory. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch. Jul 11, 2016 in the case of the night circus, this is definitely true.
If the night circus by erin morgenstern has captivated you, here are some other books that we think youll find intriguing, with their themes of. I especially loved that this was a romcom that wasnt all about 20 or 30somethings. This is an incomplete list of some of my favorite books to push upon people. At that time the author is taking us from celias and marcos story to tell us about all of the other loves that have brought the troupe to the circus and helped to make it the magical place it is.
It went on to spend a total of 7 weeks on the bestseller list of the new york times. If you choose to read just one novel this year, this is it. The night circus kindle edition by morgenstern, erin. The night circus was a great book for sweet ts ladies to talk about. Adoring fans of the night circus, erin morgensterns 2011 bestselling novel, came away captivated by the dreamlike world, eccentric characters, and fantasy romance that she created. The night circus is arguably one of the most popular and wellloved stories in the book community so truthfully, i was slightly intimidated to pick it up.
The two have been pitched against each other from a young age by their respective teachers, 2 magicians with very different schools of thought. Aug 15, 2017 top ten recommendations for circus book lovers. Nov 08, 2018 it was a magnificent book, and there was always a mild disappointment that there wasnt a second. The night circus erin morgenstern, 2011 knopf doubleday 400 pp. If you loved the night circus youll go apeshit for 6. But i promise you if youre a fan of fiction and youve got a bit of an imagination and a love for the circus, you will absolutely love this book. Books, stories, and novels like the night circus by erin morgenstern. Erin morgenstern the night circus part 1 audiobook youtube. I started this book without the slightest clue of what i was dipping my toe into. The night circus was a candidate for the 2011 guardian first book award. The night circus is a rich, dreamy tale of theatrical enchantment and thwarted love. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Stories similar to the night circus unorthodox by zupasha. I practically threw the other books in my hands on the floor kidding, that would never happen.
Use these book club discussion questions on the night circus to lead your reading group into the intricacies of morgensterns novel. There is nothing that reads exactly like it, but these books like the night circus share some common elements with morgensterns novel. Sep, 2011 celia is clever, however, a born magician, and eventually a big hit at the circus of dreams, which operates, naturally, only at night and has a slightly sinister air about it. An audiobook version of the night circus is read by jim dale. Erin morgenstern, the night circus hold on to your hats, my friends, the night circus is coming to town and it has brought its magic along with it. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guide. Fantasy and other books like the night circus the book of speculation by erika swyler. Ranging from 502 to a whopping 1184 pages, these are hefty reads for hefty times. Morgenstern is an artist as well as a writer, and her novel is lusciously visual. Erin morgenstern the circus arrives without warning. We love a good throwback, and these nostalgic books remind usand will remind youof our favorite movies and tv shows from childhood. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. The american library association awarded the book with the alex award. After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the book.
Magic, love, betrayalit has everything i love in a good book, blended together with lyrical, beautiful prose. I know what youre thinking, 1010 surely thats a bit of an over statement. The watchmaker of filigree street by natasha pulley. Kell is one of the last antarimagicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel londons. This is the story of the binewskis, a family of literal circus freaks and geeks, narrated by hunchback oly and moving backward and forward in time not unlike another book i love until the whole story becomes clear. Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. Author of the night circus coming out with new book in 2019. Bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad. The night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas.
We have a set book of the month, but you can pick or choose which books you join us for and even read a book of your own choice instead. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. Books to read if you like the night circus this story was. Im pretty sure ive told every single book person in my life to read it. It is called le cirque des reves, and it is only open at night. If youve read and enjoyed the night circus, here are a few other recommendations. In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of selfdiscovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and. Tea obreht, author of the tigers wife the night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. The debut novel of author erin morgenstern, the night circus, was released by the doubleday publishers in the year 2011.
Firstly, what i loved about this book the setting and sense of atmosphere evoked is simply enchanting. Caraval by stephanie garber daughter of the burning city by amanda foody. Perhaps a better comp for the starless sea, this is an epic story about a research librarian trying to save his sister from a family curse. I started reading the night circus on 81517 and finished it on 82117. Goodreads members who liked the night circus also liked.
In the case of the night circus, this is definitely true. The night circus is one of these rarities engrossing, beautifully written and utterly enchanting. If you like this book, you might like this one too. I feel offended when i read the nowhere emporium and saw how the author copy almost every idea off of this. Books like the night circus from erin morgenstern reddit. Erin morgenstern writes with grace and flair and walks the fine line between the lyrical and the precious. I loved all the suggestions and im gonna check out the books. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. The artwork alone on the front cover of the paperwork edition is mesmerizing in. Not necessarily if you like my writing, you might try suggestions, but all books i love.
The beautiful prose and darkly glamorous plot put me off reading anything. After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the books climax. Erins playlist as she was writing tnc wallpaper probably with a poster in the night circus club i am not in charge of music. This wonderful book was recommended to me at the end of last summer by my lovely niece laura. Its completely unexpected and totally original in a very astounding way. When i returned the book clubs to go bag to the library, the canvas bag had a little wine stain on it. If several similar results are shown, click the highest one. Stories similar to the night circus books, stories, and novels like the night circus by erin morgenstern. Okay, so the night circus is an epic story and a fantasy story, whereas the city of brass is epic fantasy.
From the new york times bestselling author of the night circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground world a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea. If youre looking for a free download links of the night circus pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is contains some. I cant read any other circus books without thinking of the night circus. Books like the night circus from erin morgenstern since i read the night circus i felt like it was the first story to completly surround me and take me to another dimension. Those who loved that book as much as i did will understand what happened next. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circuss iconic timepiece. But what would you expect of a yarn one of whose chief settingthingsintoaction characters is known as the man in the grey suit. Sep 23, 2011 the circus, known both as the night circus and le cirque des reves, is the brainchild of a theatrical producer named m chandresh christophe lefevre, at the subtle bidding of mr. Dec, 2019 we have a set book of the month, but you can pick or choose which books you join us for and even read a book of your own choice instead. The questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are intended to enhance your reading groups discussion of the night circus, the magical, beloved.
The night circus by erin morgenstern 31 books you wont be able to stop thinking about currently reading the night circus. The book community is remarkably impatient myself included, and even though seven years is a reasonable amount of time to write a book, it seems like its been forever since i first entered the night circus with celia and marco. Raced home and consumed all 387 pages within 48 hours. Apr 25, 2018 if you like this book, you might like this one too. Find books like the night circus from the worlds largest community of readers. It has a very ethereal feel to it themore the short answer is yes. Books similar to the night circus goodreads share book. Bookreporter one of the best books i have ever read. Maybe every book club should add a different vintage of wine to give it book club authenticity and flavor.