Published Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

Dive into fantastical worlds filled with wizards, fae, and dangerous quests

5 adult fairy tales to bring some magic to your reading list

Fairy tales are often the first stories kids learn from picture books, and the works of Hanna Diyab, the Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen can help inspire a lifelong passion for reading. But just because you grow up, doesn’t mean you have to abandon the genre. Modern fantasy books often strive for epic scale and complex political scheming, but it can be just as satisfying to explore a wondrous world where brave heroes fall in love and find the courage to do what’s right.…