Booklist Queen's 2023 Reading Challenge - hosted by booklistqueen

With More Than 500 Pages
Yes, short books are always tantalizing with their promise of a quick read. But sometimes you just want a long immersive read that you can dive into.
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A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark

A Court This Cruel and Lovely

Kingdom of Lies #1

Stacia Stark

562 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious medium-paced
The Witching Hour by Anne Rice

The Witching Hour

Lives of the Mayfair Witches #1

Anne Rice

1207 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced
The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman

The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street

Susan Jane Gilman

518 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
When Oceans Rise by Robin Alvarez

When Oceans Rise

Robin Alvarez

542 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Pretense by Tara Grayce

Pretense

Elven Alliance #5

Tara Grayce

528 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous emotional medium-paced
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky

Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend #1-2

Stephen Chbosky

705 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Fourth Wing

The Empyrean #1

Rebecca Yarros

512 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

The Hero of Ages

Mistborn #3

Brandon Sanderson

27 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime by Monica Murphy

A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime

Lancaster Prep #2

Monica Murphy

536 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter #5

J.K. Rowling

29 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced