Pecantown Books & Brews

Fantasy Book Recommendations
Curated by People, Delivered by Magic

But first, the Book Mage of Scurry Hollow wants a word with you

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“I Read Fantasy.”

Our booksellers know that “fantasy” books encompass multitudes of worlds and heroes and villains. Finding the right match for you means getting to know you as a reader first.

But when you can't visit us IRL, visit us in Scurry Hollow. Here, we've created a story-driven quiz to divine your true fantasy reader archetype. Only then do we deliver highly-curated fantasy book recommendations just for you, just as we would in-store.

Answer 8 questions in an immersive experience that feels like magic, but is powered by people who love “Fantasy” as much as you. Buy online and have your selection shipped directly to you!

Inside the enchanted bookshop — warm shelves, a mysterious hooded figure, and a glowing catThe Book Mage of Scurry Hollow poses a question during the book recommendation quiz

Reveal Your Fantasy Reader Aura

Which of the six archetypes most describes you?

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Epic Adventurer
Vast worlds ravaged by the clash of good and evil
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Shadow Reader
Flawed heroes navigate supernatural realms and dark magic
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Heart & Hearth
Cozy worlds where love is the most powerful magic of all
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Urban Mystic
Secret doors lead to mirror worlds where magic makes the rules
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Historical Wanderer
Roam through eras and myths altered by the fantastical
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Shapeshifter
The worlds and rules may change, but magic remains

Which one are you?

How to Get Fantasy Book Recommendations for Your Inner Archetype

1

Enter the Bookshop

Welcome to Scurry Hollow! Take refuge from the storm in the enchanted bookshop.

2

Answer 8 Questions

Join the cloaked stranger by the fire. Give yourself over to his questions, and all will be revealed. Remember, there are no wrong answers.

3

Get Your Books

Discover your reader archetype and receive fantasy book recommendations curated just for you. Make your selection, and Pecantown will ship directly to you.

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Check Back for New Additions

Our booksellers constantly add new books, so visit your shelf to view recent additions — or retake the quiz for a whole new TBR list!

Quiz-takers have been matched with books by authors as varied as Adrian Tchaikovsky, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Tasha Suri. What will be your next great read?

Curated by Real Booksellers, Not an Algorithm

The team at Pecantown Books & Brews in Seguin, Texas wrote every question and curated every book recommendation in partnership with a team of artists and developers.

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Questions?

How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes — but you are welcome to linger! You'll answer 8 questions in a story-driven experience and receive personalized fantasy book recommendations at the end.
Who curated the book recommendations?
Each archetype's shelf is curated and updated by the booksellers at Pecantown Books & Brews, an independent bookstore in Seguin, Texas.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes! You can retake it as many times as you like. Different answers will reveal different reader identities and book recommendations. You are welcome to shop all the shelves!
Who designed the quiz?
The narrative, questions, and answers were written by our team of booksellers and writers. The art was drawn by fine artists in Seguin, Texas and BLANK, Ukraine. The game was designed and produced by our digital team. Merchandise designed and produced by our local graphic designer.
Will you offer other genres in the future?
Absolutely! The Squirrel King has the ability to divine and match readers with books from every genre. Look for future quizzes and specially-curated bookshelves for other literary categories.