One and Done Fantasy
Standalone fantasy books that won't make you invest your life in a dozen installments






nice to meet you, I'm Death
books in which Death, or a god of Death, or the Grim Reaper (or a Grim Reaper), is personified. This list will NOT include the works of Neil Gaiman (ew)






Poor little meow meows (sci-fi & fantasy edition)
Urgently seeking suggestions, any and all input is welcome! A list for men in sci-fi/fantasy who are pathetic, reminiscent of kicked dogs, described as poor little meow meows, drowning in their own emptiness, and/or generally have an intense aura of being a sad loser with no life. Having a capacity to be fixed is entirely optional. If you want to demonstrate why a man is a loser, feel free to do so at great length in the comments so that we all may further our studies in male patheticology.






bowl of mac & cheese
i canโt stop noticing bowl of mac & cheese titles. everywhere






Literature of the Global South
Writing and voices from outside of the white Western canon. Fiction and Non-fiction with an emphasis in diaspora, decolonization, global history, and resistance narratives from around the world. Features African, Asian, Central American, South American, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern voices.
Began with many recommendations from Jamin Anderson (@jaminanderson__ on Instagram) and has expanded with the help of the Pagebound community.






Pagebound Readalongs
I couldnt find a list of these yet, so i made one! You may not be able to collect the badges anymore, but if youโre a completionist like me; here are all the books of the pagebound seasonal readalongs and the special event readalongs!






Historical Fantasy
Books that blend the magic of fantasy with real world history (i.e., books set within actual historical time periods and not inspired-by settings). Feedback and recs welcome!






Book(s) of the Month(s) ๐
Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!






Less-Recommended Female-Written Fantasy
less of the usual culprits if you please!






Fiction set in the Roaring Twenties
Step into the glittering world of the 1920s, most commonly known as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age. This list features books that capture the culture of Western society during a post-war time of economic prosperity, artistic exploration, and social rebellion. All genres. Feedback and recs welcome!






๐ฌ๐น ๐ฒ๐ฝ Latinx Heritage Month ๐จ๐ฑ ๐จ๐ท
Latine/Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 but we can celebrate all year long by reading one of these titles!
Additional Resources: ~ https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/hispanic-heritage-month-resources/hispanic-heritage-month ~ https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2025/hispanic-heritage-month.html






Fantasy: Myth, Folklore, and More โจ๐ก๏ธ
A list to compile mythic fantasyโfantasy with a focus on, or inspiration by, mythology, folklore, and legends. A blend of more modern storytelling that still has the emotional weight, lyrical prose, and an ancient feeling.






POC Authors/main characters






mythology inspired fantasies
original fantasies INSPIRED by mythology and folklore (Greek, Arthurian, Norse, Buddhist, Slavic, Jewish, Irish, and more!)






Latin American Magical Realism and Fantasy
Magical realism is a genre prominently defined by Latin American authors responding to the socio-political realities Latin Americans face through the use of fantastical elements grounded in the mundanity of reality to highlight the surreal experiences of post-colonial life in oppressive regimes. This genre has been deeply influential and this list showcases the Latin American literature that is defined by and/or influenced by magical realism.






mythology
books inspired by a range of mythologies (mostly Greek, Egyptian, & Hindu)






Mexico is the main stage ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ค
Beautiful stories that take place in a city or town in Mexico. โจ






YA books/no spice






fantasy that introduces you to whole new worlds
books inspired by folklore and mythology






HYCRED 3.0 Colours in the Title
Book ideas for the โRainbow of Wordsโ - Books with colours in the title. I know that not all these colours are in the challenge but Iโm down the rabbit hole now okay and Iโm not leaving you canโt make me!!!
Includes: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Jade, Blue, Purple, Violet, Black, White, Brown, Gold, Silver, Rose & Pink
plus some french, spanish & german titles for colours too





