The Magic of Xanth Series by Piers Anthony is set in an enchanted land where magic rules - where every citizen has a special spell only he could cast. They also have the ability to throw curses at their enemies. The books have a playful tone and the stories are filled with puns. The nine books in this series are: A Spell for Chameleon, The Source of Magic, Castle Roogna, Centaur Aisle, Ogre Ogre, Night Mare, Dragon on a Pedestal, Crewel Lye & Golem in the Gears.