20 Spellbinding Books Like Harry Potter to Read if You Loved the Series

This bestselling book is the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy from Spain who strikes off in search of a treasure by the Pyramids. Along the way he learns about what it means to follow his dream, follow omens, and connect with the world around him, all while meeting a curious group of guides and mentors. A book you can learn something new from every time you read it.

If Agatha Christie and J.K. Rowling had a love child, it would be the books by T.A. Willberg—specifically Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder. Drawing you in from the start, the heroine (and agent) Marion must discover the identity of a murderer who has infiltrated the very secret intelligence agency hidden below the streets of London before they are all compromised.

If you're missing the magic of Harry Potter, look no further than the seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Join the four Pevensie siblings, Edmund, Peter, Susan, and Lucy, as they discover the world of Narnia, filled with talking animals and mythical creatures and the awe-inspiring Aslan the lion.

Discover the origins of the epic Lord of the Rings series in The Hobbit. There will be dwarves, dragons, and lots of gold as you adventure with Bilbo Baggins in Middle Earth.

A young boy discovers he's the son of the God of the Sea Poseidon. While away at a school filled with other demigods, he embarks on a journey across America to find the underworld.

This epic series by author Philip Pullman, which includes the famous story “The Golden Compass,” draws you into a world of parallel universes, oppressive institutions, and the universal experience of growing up and falling in love.

This YA series tells the tale of a woman forced to marry a fae king. She must balance her desire to help the kingdom with the fear of losing who she is in her marriage.

A young couple, mourning the loss of their daughter, inherit a house in the English countryside. Upon moving in, they discover they are haunted more than just by the passing of their daughter. Secrets emerge as they explore the house and the mysterious woods behind it.

You heard about him in the first Harry Potter book, but what do we really know about the legendary alchemist, Nicholas Flamel? Michael Scott uses the six novels in his series to weave a tale of Flamel's life and influence.

This fun and whimsical story about a young girl who steals a tiny house only to discover it can transform into a full sized house is filled with quirky characters and heart.

A secret society of good natured witches, pirates, spells, and a powerful talisman—what more could you ask for in a fantasy story? Filled with wit and charm along with exciting adventures, India Holton draws us into a new tale of witchcraft.

The daughter of Jekyll & Hyde joins up with the infamous Sherlock Holmes and Watson to uncover the origins of her father's mysterious death. Along the way she befriends a bevy of other famous friends, like Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherin Moreau, and Justine Frankenstein. An exciting mash-up of some of your favorite characters in one book!

With the knowledge of a great treasure, three young siblings, along with their parents (one who happens to be an ex-pirate) must outrun the pursuit of the evil character Fangs of Dang.

A series praised by George R. R. Martin himself, a young man obsessed with a series of children's stories is admitted to a school for magic, but the more he discovers about magic and the series, the more he unveils the darkness behind the institution that created them.

A young man aids a helpless girl, only to find himself drawn into the London underground, a scene of monsters, angels, murders, and a whole cast of nefarious characters.

A girl must battle to save her kingdom in this mashup of a dystopian novel and a medieval tale.

A young man discovers a book that holds a whole host of fantastical characters and stories, only to find that as he keeps turning the pages he reads a story about, himself! A must read, by the author of The Night Circus.

A case worker at Department in Charge Of Magical Youth is sent to a mysterious island to investigate six dangerous and magical orphans to see whether or not they will be responsible for the end of the world.

Jewels, tea, magic, and mystery—all in Regency England! A young woman with the power to divine diamonds is caught up in scandal and mystery, banishing her from London society.

This fantasy tale follows the All Souls Trilogy by author Deborah Harkness, which focuses primarily on a witch and a vampire that must learn to fight the evil forces around them in modern England. (After you're done reading, stream the series on AMC)