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Livermore Reads Together Book Picks for 2027!

Help select the featured book for Livermore Reads Together 2027! Vote for one of the fantasy-themed novels below that will transport readers to extraordinary worlds filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Voting ends on Monday, Nov. 30, at 9 p.m.
Nine Book Options for Livermore Reads Together 2027
1.Make your selection and click the 'Done' button at the bottom of the page. Book summaries are viewable below.(Required.)
"Eragon" book cover
Eragon (Inheritance Cycle, Book 1) by Christopher Paolini

Eragon by Christopher Paolini follows a young farm boy whose discovery of a mysterious stone—actually a dragon egg—changes his life forever. Joined by the dragon Saphira, Eragon embarks on a dangerous journey filled with magic, battles, and destiny.

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"The House in the Cerulean Sea" book cover
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune follows Linus Baker, a cautious case worker sent to evaluate an orphanage for magical children. As he gets to know its extraordinary residents and their devoted caretaker, he discovers the meaning of family, acceptance, and belonging.

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"Howl's Moving Castle" book cover
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones follows Sophie, a young woman cursed to appear elderly, who seeks refuge in the magical moving castle of the mysterious wizard Howl. Together, they embark on a whimsical adventure filled with magic, humor, and unexpected friendship.

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"Legends & Lattes" book cover
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is a cozy fantasy novel about Viv, an orc adventurer who gives up a life of battle to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. With help from an unlikely group of new friends, she discovers that building a community—and finding love—may be her greatest adventure yet.

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"The Neverending Story" book cover
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende follows Bastian, a lonely boy who discovers a mysterious book about the magical land of Fantastica. As he becomes drawn into its pages, he embarks on an extraordinary adventure filled with wonder, danger, and self-discovery.

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"Six of Crows" (Six of Crows series, Book 1) book cover
Six of Crows (Six of Crows series, Book 1) by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo follows Kaz Brekker, a criminal mastermind who assembles a crew of six skilled outcasts for a seemingly impossible heist. Set in a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, the novel is a fast-paced story of loyalty, revenge, and survival.

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"The Hobbit" book cover
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who joins a wizard and a company of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland and treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo discovers unexpected courage and a mysterious ring.

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The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine

The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine follows Addie, a timid princess who sets out on a dangerous quest to save her brave sister from a deadly illness. Along the way, she encounters dragons, magical creatures, and challenges that help her discover her own courage.

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"A Wizard of Earthsea" book cover
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin follows Ged, a gifted young wizard whose reckless use of magic unleashes a dangerous shadow. To restore balance, he must confront his fears and learn the true meaning of power and responsibility.

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