October 6 is Mad Hatter day—can you guess why? At SparkPress, we’re celebrating with a list of books to read if you love Alice in Wonderland. So pour yourself a cup of tea, have a very very merry unbirthday, and crack open one of these wonderous reads! And remember: we’re all mad here.

Ocean’s Fire by Stacey Tucker

Skylar Southmartin is still trying to pick up the pieces after her mother’s untimely death and attempt to finish her veterinary degree, completely unaware that she is the perfect storm the Great Mothers have been waiting for. Thrust into a new view of the world as the ancient Book of Sophia resurfaces and family secrets unravel, she meets strange and maddening characters who will change her life.

The Thorn Queen by Elise Holland

After sneaking into the Above-World, falling on Prince Piam, and using unauthorized magic, Meylyne is in a whole lot of trouble. She runs away to find the cure to Prince Piam’s curious illness. Along the way, she encounters creatures such as stalliynx, Hyldas, ogres, talking lions, and sphers. While trying to find the cure, she discovers the Thorn Queen’s plot, and must find a way to stop her—but first, she has to discover her identity.

Oh, What a Treat by Sandra Denneler

These cute and clever food crafts would be the perfect addition to your Unbirthday Tea Party! Divided by season, baking enthusiasts can discover all sorts of whimsical treats no matter what time of year. We recommend starting with the Animal Appetizers, Fancy Finger Food Desserts, and of course, the No-Bake Teacup Treats. How can you not love these adorable food crafts?

Wendy Darling by Colleen Oakes

This trilogy reimagines another classic tale, Peter Pan. But Peter isn’t the loveable teen you knew—he’s dark, charming, and dangerous. Told from Wendy’s perspective as she finds her way in the new and strange Neverland, she encounters mermaids, spies, and pirates. She finds herself torn between the exotic beauty of Neverland and the comforts of home—and the two men who come along with them.

Above the Star by Alexis Marie Chute

What if Alice had gone to Wonderland with her mom and grandpa? That’s more or less what happens to Ella when she, her mother Tessa, and her grandfather Archie travel to the mythical yet terrifying island of Jarr-Wya in another realm. There, the stone-wielding Bangols, the fiery Olearons, and the evil Millia sands are all battling for dominion. When Ella is captured, Tessa and Archie will have to make some peculiar allies to get her back.

But Not Forever by Jan Von Schleh

As Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum proved, when there two, there’s twice the fun! Sonnet McKay and Emma Sweetwine are identical—and living 120 years apart. When fate puts them in the same place, they’re switched in time. Both girls find their new reality strange and wonderous—but if they find exactly what they were missing, will they still want to return home?

The Red Sun by Alane Adams

The Red Sun is the first book in the Legends of Orkney trilogy. In it, Sam Baron embarks on a journey to a magical realm called Orkney, where an ancient curse turns the sun a poisonous red and threatens to destroy the land. During his journey to save his friends and stop the red sun from consuming the land, he must overcome his anger, forgive his father, and learn to channel his powers.

Blonde Eskimo by Kristen Hunt

Nevia Ellis knew that her ancestral home on the island of Spirit, Alaska, held a mysterious secret. On the night of her seventeenth birthday, she and her best friends Nate, Viv, and Breezy are catapulted into a world of Eskimo myth. When an evil force threatens, the two worlds start to merge and Eskimo legends become real. It’s up to Nevia uncover the truth about Spirit and her heritage, as well as stop the evil from destroying humanity.