Can you name some books that used to be fanfiction?

Yes. 'Wide Sargasso Sea' is considered a kind of fanfiction of 'Jane Eyre'. It tells the story from the perspective of Bertha Mason, the so - called mad woman in the attic in 'Jane Eyre'. Additionally, 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman has been said to have roots in fanfiction. It takes the idea of a magical world like in many classic fantasy novels and gives it a modern, more cynical twist. 'Ready Player One' also has some fanfiction - like elements as it references and builds on a vast array of pop - culture works.

One example is 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It started as 'Twilight' fanfiction. Another is 'The Mortal Instruments' series, which has some elements that were initially fan - inspired.

Another great one is 'Mr. Penumbra's 24 - Hour Bookstore' by Robin Sloan. In this novel, the main character works at a strange bookstore that has a lot of old and used books. There are mysterious secrets hidden among these books, and the story takes the reader on a journey to discover the truth behind the store and its books.

Sure. The ray gun is a classic science fiction instrument. It's often used by heroes and villains alike in various sci - fi stories. Another one is the gravity boots. They let characters walk on walls or ceilings by manipulating gravity. And the robotic arm is also quite common. It can be used for various tasks, from delicate surgeries to heavy - duty construction in science fiction scenarios.

The ibis is another. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the ibis was associated with Thoth, the god of knowledge and writing. So, it has been used in many stories related to that mythology. It has a long, curved beak and long legs which make it quite distinct.

Sure. Magic potions are often in fantasy stories. They can have various effects, like making a person invisible or granting super strength for a short time. Talking animals are also quite common. They can be the main character's sidekick or an important part of the story's lore. And of course, dark lords or evil sorcerers who the heroes have to defeat.

One popular Amish fiction used paperback book is 'The Shunning' by Beverly Lewis. It offers a great look into Amish life and their values.

The novel that I recommended to you is about the mafia, it is called " Peerless Beast King ", its plot is about the main character Ye Feng who was reborn as a mafia boss, in order to prevent the owner of his weak body from being bullied by others, he forcefully cultivated the secret recipe of the beast race and became a generation of Beast King, and he was involved in the mafia organization. However, the novel did not specifically mention the name of this gang. I hope my answer will be helpful to you.

I'm sorry, I don't have a comprehensive list of 'novela awards' for 2018. But as I mentioned before, the Pulitzer Prize is a well - known award that often has great novels competing. In 2018, there might have been some remarkable novels in the running for it.

'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V. E. Schwab was also quite popular. The story follows Addie, who makes a Faustian bargain that allows her to live forever but be forgotten by everyone she meets. It's a beautifully written book with elements of fantasy and historical fiction.