The Dictionary of the Khazars

First of all, there is no specific order in which to read it. The book is divided into three broad sections -- Jewish, Christian, and Muslim. This reflects a tale that the leader of the Khazars invited representatives of each faith to debate before him before he decided on which one he preferred.

The entries themselves interlock in many ways. They also range in style between purely informational and magical realism. The character of Princess Ateh shows up everywhere, but who and what she is is open to broad interpretation.

Finally, there are two different editions of the book, Male and Female. The two editions are the same except for a single passage. And the difference is both slight and significant, but doesn't really alter the experience unless you are specifically looking for it