Recs if you like A Morbid Taste for Bones ...

Bog bodies in fiction (and poetry?).

I am on a personal quest for the bog body book of my dreams and invite you to join me.

Here's me keeping track of (most) of the books mentioned in this non-fiction adventure, for the good of all of us.

There is also a reading list at the back of the book, but I think I got them all.

One of the most classic settings of the murder mystery genre. Have a cup of tea, head to the pub, look around the church, and get solving!

I’ve read a lot of not great KU titles. Here are ones worth reading.

LGBTQIA titles

Historical mystery fiction including author Harini Nagerdra’s top six favorites. Each mystery is unique in its attempt at capturing historical accuracy in its setting’s place and time.

Pentiment is a visual novel done in the captivating style of illuminated manuscripts. Set in the 16th century German village of Tassing and the nearby monastery, it's about an artist charged with solving a murder. It touches on faith, the occult, class conflict, the weight of our decisions, and much more

This is a combination of books recommended by Josh Sawyer and fans as dealing with similar themes to, providing historical context about, or having similar overall vibes to the game Pentiment

Help, I can’t stop thinking about a puppy knight and his brat lord lover.

KCD2 inspired reads with loyal knights/bodyguards, brats who are trying their best, or medieval vibes.

Please let me know if you have more 🤲

I love a great historical mystery series, but sometimes you want a one-and-done type tale. Historical applies to anything set in the 1990s and before.

Historical murder mysteries I want to read. Mostly medieval but not all

The Cadfael Chronicles.

Set in the 12th century in England during the Anarchy, the novels focus on a Welsh Benedictine monk, Cadfael, who aids the law by investigating and solving murders.

Fiction and nonfiction books about monastic life and/or Catholicism (not sappy)

Memorable characters, real and imagined, from humanity's greatest millennium.