The Name of the Wind

An absolutely beautiful story and amazing characters.
At the beginning of the story, we are dropped into an unknown land and get presented with a mysterious character. We learn both from this world, its magic, and our mysterious character through tales of the past.
I love how the storytelling is executed and how the characters are constructed. I got myself rooting for/against most of the characters. Developing an emotional bond with the story.
All in all a must-read for everyone.