I initially snagged this list and instructions from a friend's LJ (esoterica) and added to it. It was kind of a fun exercise. *Originally posted 02-Oct-2008. Updated 30-Jan-2010*

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Last night, I took one of my favorite books from the shelf to reread, and I'd like to recommend it: Memory and Dream by Charles de Lint. I can actually recommend a number of de Lint's books. He writes what might be termed "urban fantasy," and he creates wonderful characters and fabulous settings. Some people also call his style "magical realism." ( Read more... )