The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
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- What a Difference a "Y" Makes
As opposed to The Alchemist, The Alchemyst is not a parable or self-help tome. Instead, it's the first installment of a six-part fantasy series about famed alchemist Nicholas Flamel. This one has no shortage of action and excitement, but it actually has a similar conceit—that anyone can do extraordinary things. And this book also uses magic to bring the story to life. - The Philosopher's…Er, Sorcerer's Stone
Astute Harry Potter fans probably recognized the Philosopher's Stone that the Englishman spoke of and worked on. Said stone bestows eternal life and turns metal into gold. That's right out of the original HP story, just with a slightly different name.