Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Who recommended it

1. 

   Jo Walton Welsh Canadian writer

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2026 Five Books interview “The Best Fairy Books for Adults”.

   The Best Fairy Books for Adults↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 11 Mar 2026 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Lev Grossman American novelist, journalist

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2025 Five Books interview “Lev Grossman on Dark Academia Books”.

   Lev Grossman on Dark Academia Books↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 3 May 2025 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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