American Gods appears in 11 book lists

By Neil Gaiman,

American Gods appears in 11 book lists on Shepherd.

The best mythic fantasy novels

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The best fantasy books where magic and mayhem frolic with robots and mechanisms

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The best books for those looking for humor, romance, a dash of fantasy, and perhaps a touch of violence

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The best fantasy novels to achieve dazzling feats of storytelling

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The best books that combine real world drama with ‘a sense of something otherworldly at play’

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The best fantasy books with a healthy dose of myth

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The best books about magic, heroes, and rock ‘n’ roll

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The best books at the intersect of fantasy, nature, and travel

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The best books with a twist on supernatural monsters

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The best books for learning the old legends

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The best books using mythology and lore in modern fiction

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