Recs if you like The Leopard...

Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.

These books center on older protagonists and the lessons they've learned during their imperfect lives. Some are wise, some are full of regret, but they all have something to teach us. We only get one life, so take advantage of the hard-won lessons from these fictional protagonists! Always taking recommendations - see pinned comment!

A list published by The Guardian on 5/16/2026, as voted on by authors, critics, and academics worldwide.

The Guardian Top 100 Best Novels

Books by Italian authors (or authors who have substantially lived in Italy and can write it very well) translated into English that are usually set in Italy.

Suggestions welcome ☺️🫶

stories of excess, sensuality, pleasure, adventure, reactivity, and eros, as well as stories that reflect the feeling of a summer holiday or the lethargy and fatigue of late summer

WIP! recommendations open🌺💗

In May 2026 the Guardian published a list of the 100 greatest novels published in English of all time. The list was created based on votes from authors, critics, and academics.

Due to an error, the list originally included The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley instead of The Stranger by Albert Camus. Both are included here, as an unofficial 101 best novels

The number 1 bestsellers for each year. 1900-1999

This is the compendium of books from the 2012 edition.

Books that take place in estates, country houses, or large homes

Books on the reading list for Goalhanger's 'The Book Club' podcast, discussed by Tabitha Syrett and Dominic Sandbrook

All books included in the ”The Book Club” podcast

novels set in southern europe to make you seem the intellectual cool girl on the beach