12 Best novels books like The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2) by Philip Pullman

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The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

By: Philip Pullman

4.04

Format: 784 pages, ebook

It is twenty years since the events of La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One unfolded and s…

"We need to imagine as well as measure."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

"We need to imagine as well as measure."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

"We need to imagine as well as measure."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

"You're in a world full of color and you want to see it in black and white."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

If you liked the novels plot in The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2) by Philip Pullman , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. The Wind on Fire Trilogy: The Wind Singer/Slaves of the Mastery/Firesong

By: William Nicholson

4.37

Format: 1027 pages, Hardcover

It is the time of cruelty. The Manth people have left the ruined Mastery to seek their homeland, in… read more

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  • science fiction fantasy
  • young adult
  • young adult fantasy
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • fantasy
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2. Domes of Fire (The Tamuli, #1)

By: David Eddings

4.33

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Danger stalked Queen Ehlana's realm. When an ambasador from the far-off Tamul Empire begged for hel… read more

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  • science fiction fantasy
  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • adventure

3. Castle Roogna (Xanth, #3)

By: Piers Anthony

3.27

Format: None pages, Paperback

Millie, a ghost for 800 years wants only one man--Jonathan, and he's a zombie. To prove himself, Ma… read more

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4. The Deeper Meaning of Liff

By: Douglas Adams , John Lloyd

3.92

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Does the sensation of Tingrith(1) make you yelp? Do you bend sympathetically when you see someone A… read more

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5. Shaman's Crossing (Soldier Son, #1)

By: Robin Hobb

4.47

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Nevare Burvelle was destined from birth to be a soldier. The second son of a newly anointed noblema… read more

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6. The Three Witches and The Master

By: Max Nowaz

4.30

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

When a beautiful naked woman Eve, unexpectedly turns up at his back door, Adam, an amateur wizard, … read more

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  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction
  • novels
  • fantasy
"Where’s my uncle?"

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

"You can’t escape me, I’m coming for you soon,"

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

"I haven’t got a clue why his bones disintegrated, but look at the bright side,"

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

"He desperately tried to think of a story to explain his involvement in her sudden appearance, without mentioning the book of magic in his possession. "

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

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7. The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity

By: J.B. Lion

4.32

Format: 365 pages, Paperback

epic fantasy graphic fiction novel with mythologic and spiritual themes. read more

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  • novels
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"Monster? Monster, you say?"

-J.B. Lion, The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity

"The Order? Here inside such a weak soul?"

-J.B. Lion, The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity

"Continue your search for the truth but remember one thing--all things are possible."

-J.B. Lion, The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity

"Everyone is so enamored with the puppet; they never notice the man pulling the strings."

-J.B. Lion, The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity

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8. Taming Flame

By: Therisa Peimer

4.30

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

Flaminius's days of bouncing between beds are snatched away the instant he sets eyes on his perfect… read more

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  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction
  • novels
  • fantasy
"Tightening his embrace around his wife and little Theo, he vowed, "I will do everything in my power to continue being worthy of the faith you have in me."

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

"Why do you have such faith in me, Aurelia?" "I've told you a million times that I love you, you make me feel safe and cherished, and you care deeply for our people. Why wouldn't I have faith in you?"

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

"I'm so proud of you I could burst, but in the interest of saving the poor cleaning staff the hassle, I would, instead, like to take you to our room and lick you from stem to stern until you beg me to…"

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

"A virgin," Flaminius smiled deviously. "I'll take her." Instantly, surprised chatter erupted. Mother Guardian held up her hand for silence. "You cannot be serious, Sire." "Oh, but I am," he replied w…"

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

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9. Borealis: A Worldmaker of Yand Novel

By: Andri E. Elia

4.36

Format: 308 pages, Hardcover

Fleeing the aftermath of interstellar warfare, Queen Asimia brings her husbands, her beloved uncle … read more

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  • novels
"Let a sleeping dragon lie."

-Andri E. Elia, Borealis: A Worldmaker of Yand Novel

"He shredded my wings with his words."

-Andri E. Elia, Borealis: A Worldmaker of Yand Novel

"Inseparable as sibs—strained as a couple."

-Andri E. Elia, Borealis: A Worldmaker of Yand Novel

"When you call a ghetto a cordon, does it become a village?"

-Andri E. Elia, Borealis: A Worldmaker of Yand Novel

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10. Down in the Valley (The Netahs)

By: Lisa Kaniut Cobb

4.37

Format: 318 pages, Paperback

Josh waits anxiously while the Netah council decides his fate. Will he be accepted as a member of t… read more

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  • novels
"Ano snorted in a very unladylike and elkish way."

-Lisa Kaniut Cobb, Down in the Valley (The Netahs)

"If he could blush through his fur, he would have."

-Lisa Kaniut Cobb, Down in the Valley (The Netahs)

"We hunt as we've always done, part sport, part grocery shopping."

-Lisa Kaniut Cobb, Down in the Valley (The Netahs)

"Josh tasted the decaying leaves of autumn in the cold mountain air."

-Lisa Kaniut Cobb, Down in the Valley (The Netahs)

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11. Super Ninja: The Sword of Heaven

By: William Kely McClung

4.37

Format: 442 pages, Kindle Edition

Heroes, Like Swords, Are Forged In Blood! From the steaming jungles of Southeast Asia, to the n… read more

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  • novels
"Afraid to live, too cowardly to die."

-William Kely McClung, Super Ninja: The Sword of Heaven

"And supernatural? Only science not yet understood."

-William Kely McClung, Super Ninja: The Sword of Heaven

"Yeah, nerdship could be inherited as surely as any knighthood"

-William Kely McClung, Super Ninja: The Sword of Heaven

"Of course it didn’t make sense… knowledge was finite, imagination was not."

-William Kely McClung, Super Ninja: The Sword of Heaven

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12. The Dragon Storm: Abracadabra

By: Anthony DiPaolo

4.36

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

ABRACADABRA ...... Ancient words uttered to invoke a magical response and the very phrase which cat… read more

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  • fantasy
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13. Shifting Moon: Shifting Moon Saga, Book 1

By: Hope Worthington

4.36

Format: 282 pages, Paperback

Seventeen-year-old Remy West is a typical high school senior. She is bright, popular, and Head Chee… read more

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  • novels
"Yes, Remy, I think I do mind,"

-Hope Worthington, Shifting Moon: Shifting Moon Saga, Book 1

"Girls don’t like being called cute or adorable, so I guess we’re even,"

-Hope Worthington, Shifting Moon: Shifting Moon Saga, Book 1

"Ugh! only she could meet a gorgeous new guy and make a fool of herself. Remy thought."

-Hope Worthington, Shifting Moon: Shifting Moon Saga, Book 1

"Oh, Remy, get off your high horse; everyone knows you have staked your claim on the new guy."

-Hope Worthington, Shifting Moon: Shifting Moon Saga, Book 1

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14. Dogs vs Bears

By: Austin Davis

4.30

Format: 52 pages, Paperback

Fourth-grader Austin Davis introduces a new way for kids to learn about diversity, appreciating dif… read more

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  • novels
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2) by Philip Pullman

15. The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

By: Philip Pullman

4.04

Format: 784 pages, ebook

It is twenty years since the events of La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One unfolded and s… read more

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  • british literature
  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • young adult
  • young adult fantasy
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • novels
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"We need to imagine as well as measure."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

"You're in a world full of color and you want to see it in black and white."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

"But he was a human being, or part of one, and he felt just as Lyra did: unhappy, and guilty, and wretchedly lonely."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

"What is the world of the spirits? It is nothing I know about. I don't know what spirit is." "Spirit is what matter does."

-Philip Pullman, The Secret Commonwealth (The Book of Dust, #2)

Cover of Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1) by Katherine Rundell

16. Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

By: Katherine Rundell

4.18

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

The day Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.… read more

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  • adventure
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"I'm no philosopher, and I prefer, in an ideal world, to go uneaten. (p. 111)"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

"What is this rainfall of children? Did I go sailing just to have storms of infants cascading down my sail at me? (p. 74)"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

"Nighthand grunted, and signalled for another bottle of wine. "Are you sure?" said Irian. "Shouldn't we keep our wits about us?" "I see no reason to. I prefer the world drunk. It disappoints me less."…"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

Cover of The Empress: (The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, #4) by Robert         Reid

17. The Empress: (The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, #4)

By: Robert Reid

4.39

Format: 923 pages, Kindle Edition

In the trilogy The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, a young man called Audun discovers that he is th… read more

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  • novels
"Beware he whose reputation is burnished bright, oft times the darkness is hidden by the polished light."

-Robert Reid, The Empress: (The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, #4)

"From the surrounding oak trees it seemed as if a name was whispered. ‘He is of the trees, his name is Xylon."

-Robert Reid, The Empress: (The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, #4)

"The powerful win loyalty through fear, the humble win loyalty through love. Love’s loyalty will always last longer"

-Robert Reid, The Empress: (The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, #4)

"He that can milk the cow and plough the furrow before talking wisdom with the Lord is indeed a man of special gifts"

-Robert Reid, The Empress: (The Emperor, The Son and The Thief, #4)

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18. Yildun: Worldmaker of Yand

By: Andri E. Elia

4.36

Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition

On the planet Yand orbiting Yildun, the second star on the tail of Ursa Minor below the Polaris ter… read more

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  • novels
"Bend with me."

-Andri E. Elia, Yildun: Worldmaker of Yand

"I need a minute."

-Andri E. Elia, Yildun: Worldmaker of Yand

"I can walk through lava."

-Andri E. Elia, Yildun: Worldmaker of Yand

"The last kiss was the kiss goodbye."

-Andri E. Elia, Yildun: Worldmaker of Yand

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19. The Companions

By: Cade Mengler

4.31

Format: 697 pages, Paperback

Chase, a protector of his world, is on a quest to protect a local town when he discovers an ancient… read more

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  • novels
"It has returned to us. Then the end has begun…"

-Cade Mengler, The Companions

"Thank you, Chase of Dragonfell! The world needs more men such as yourself…"

-Cade Mengler, The Companions

"But that never happened and I moved on, and I think that’s all we can do at this point…"

-Cade Mengler, The Companions

"I know that look, seeing a dead body for the first time, you never quite get used to it…"

-Cade Mengler, The Companions

Cover of Doctor Who: Death in the Stars: A Melanie Bush Mystery by Bonnie Langford

20. Doctor Who: Death in the Stars: A Melanie Bush Mystery

By: Bonnie Langford

3.76

Format: 249 pages, Kindle Edition

A band of killers. Survivors with a secret. A death-defying murder mystery in space.When young Mel’… read more

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Cover of Vassal State: How America Runs Britain by Angus Hanton

21. Vassal State: How America Runs Britain

By: Angus Hanton

4.11

Format: 315 pages, Kindle Edition

'Provocative and detailed ... Excellent' The Telegraph 'Shocking and meticulous' Danny Dorling 'A… read more

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  • british literature

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Transform Your Habits

The Wind on Fire Trilogy: The Wind Singer/Slaves of the Mastery/Firesong

William Nicholson

4.37

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David Eddings

4.33

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The Three Witches and The Master

Max Nowaz

4.30

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The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity

J.B. Lion

4.32

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Transform Your Habits

The Concept of the Political

George Schwab , Carl Schmitt

3.94

Transform Your Habits

Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism

Michael Parenti

4.41

The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering

Norman G. Finkelstein

3.93

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Rory Stewart

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