Recs if you like Summers at Castle Auburn...

A list of First books in Fantasy series (or standalones) published in 1980s-2000s written by female authors. Many of these authors are/were prolific writers so most additions are limited to their debut book or most popular series. Go read more by these authors!

Note: Only the first book in a series are added. The goal is to try it, not dedicate oneself to it. Marion Zimmer Bradley has been added with caution--buy from a small business if not able to check out at the library.

A collection of older, sometimes lesser-known, fantasy (or science fantasy) books written by incredible women and published primarily between the 1980s and early 2000s (with nods to a few older ones). In a time when female fantasy authors were few and far between, these authors carved out their own space in the genre. These stories might not be mainstream hits today, but they are full of brilliant magic, deep characters, and/or worlds that helped shape the genre. (First in Series / standalones only for now - open to suggestions!)

Per r/fantasyromance these fantasies will alter you

Collection of books that can bring some magic to the longest day of the year (June 21) and the celebrations around it ☾𖤓 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾☼ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾𖤓 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾☼ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾𖤓 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾☼ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾𖤓 Fantasy and romantasy with mentions of Summer Solstice or Midsummer ☾𖤓 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾☼ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾𖤓 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾☼ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾𖤓 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾☼ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾𖤓 What was my first inspiration? There’s a blond guy who ruined summer solstice for me. I need to make some better memories to forget >.<