The adult versions of one reader's favorite childhood books

A favorite book read at any age is something to cherish, for sure, but there's something especially powerful about a book that resonated with you during your childhood.

There are a few ways to try to recapture that magic — like, say, re-reading the books that brought you joy, or maybe reading the author's adult works if possible.

Journalist Steph Auteri has tried a different tack, though.

She found adult books that remind her of her favorite childhood fantasy novels, which you can browse at BookRiot.

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