Books by Naomi Novik
“It’s a fantastic series. The first book is very straightforward, the plot is not too convoluted – it’s very much: gets dragon, trains, a little bit of intrigue, big climactic battle at the end. But it’s just a great experience and journey as you’re reading it. I highly recommend that one.” Read more...
Taran Matharu, Novelist
Interviews where books by Naomi Novik were recommended
The Best Dragon Fantasy Books, recommended by Taran Matharu
Dragons can be found in the mythology of almost every culture, and today they are enjoying a surge in popularity – but these days they are portrayed as companions, not the enemy, says the bestselling author Taran Matharu. He talks us through his top five ‘dragon fantasy’ books, from classic heroes’ journeys to emerging fantasy trends, and tells us how to spot if your dragon is actually a wyvern.
The Best Historical Fantasy Books, recommended by P. Djèlí Clark
Historical fantasy books intermingle real history with counterfactual and speculative elements. P. Djèlí Clark, historian and Nebula Award-winning novelist, talks us through his top five magical re-imaginings of past eras, taking us from fourteenth century Russia into the Washington D.C. of the Roaring Twenties.
