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The Darker Side

Fairy tales don't always have happy endings. The following authors have reworked the motifs of fairy tales into complex stories of horror, tragedy, strength and love. Re-enter the world of fairy tales as an adult - you won't want to leave! Read more.

-	Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere"
-	"Black Thorn, White Rose"
-	John Connolly's "The Book of Lost Things"
-	Charles de Lint

Contemporary Poets

1.	Andrew Motion
2.	W. S. Merwin
3.	Mary Oliver

4.	Thich Nhat Hahn
5.	Billy Collins
6.	Jane Hirshfield

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According to a study of U.S. publishers there are more fiction books set in New York and London than any other cities in the world. Read the article...