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Books About Books π
Bibliophilia at its best - books about books, readers, libraries, bookstores!
no third act breakup!
do you hate unnecessary heartache from couples deciding against all reason to breakup just to get back together two pages later? you're in the right place! all these books are safe from the third act breakup trope, but that doesn't mean they don't have angst and conflict!
greatly inspired by @beanchambers on tiktok
feel free to suggest books in the comments!
A Rom-Com guide for the 2000s Girlies
This handpicked list brings back the heart-fluttering nostalgia of early-2000s rom-coms-think flirty banter, iconic soundtracks, and heroines with way too much emotional labor but perfect hair. Whether you're nursing a breakup, dodging one, or just craving a little lighthearted love, these movies will deliver serotonin, drama, and maybe even hope. You want that "why don't guys do grand gestures anymore?" energy? This list's got you.
youβre so πππ
splish, splash, splosh, this water is about to slosh π¦ shower, bath, pool, hot tub, ocean scenes where water is used as an aid for heat, buoyancy, assistance, π»ππΆπ (im looking at you ms carlton π¦), and just general β¨vibesβ¨
in these steamy titles, the water should make you clean but you end up dirtier than when you entered, and weβre here for it π
save water, shower together β»οΈ
the rainbow list
this is for aesthetics only
Fiction with Themes of Religious Trauma
Novels for when you want to explore religious trauma and the impacts of religion through fiction. For nonfic, see my list βFrom saint to sinner: religious deconstructionβ
Suggestions are welcome!
upcoming tv/film adaptations
| 2026 | verity: october 2 sense & sensibility: october 16 sunrise on the reaping: november 20 dune messiah: december 18
| 2027 | children of blood & bone: january 15 the nightingale: february 12 beach read: may 7
| 2028 | cinder: november 3
Book(s) of the Month(s) π
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!
knock knock, its a neighbours to lovers list
howdy, neighbour π this type of forced proximity hits different when you physically cant escape the person next door.
apartment neighbours: sharing a wall and they can hear πππππππ½πΎππ π’
house neighbours: seeing them when you walk outside or catching a sneak peak through your window π
time to decide if youβre ready to give your spare key to the hottie next door π
If BookTok sneezed, it ended up on this listβ¦
Featuring morally gray men, unreliable narrators, emotional damage, dragons, serial killers, fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, and at least 47 books someone claimed βchanged their life.β Proceed with caution.
Feel good romance books
Romance books which just make you feel good while reading them. They have a happy end and good vibes overall. Maybe you enjoy reading them during the summer or when you need a little something to take your mind of things. They don't have very dark topic, though they don't have to be without a little conflict to keep you entertained. Feel free to comment so I can add more recommendations!
Oops... Fell for the Enemy ππ€
Fueled by arguments, eye-rolls, and "I can't stand you" energy. You know how this ends...
The 'Dirty' Book Club π
Tongue in cheek list inspired by the book titled above, here is a list of all the romance books I have read with my IRL book club!
Having a space that embraces the love story and all tropes/themes/sub genres has been so wonderful and is what got me back into my reading journey, so I hope this does that for you!
Books range from YA to 4οΈβ£πΆοΈ
This is a judgement free zone and some of these books weren't my personal fave but they could be yours π€
2 new books are added each month
Write God, Then Weβll Talk
Books with my very favorite cliched piece of dialogue, βOh God!β followed by a βThatβs not my name.β and all the other smutty little variations.
quotes in the comments for all my fellow sinners
Julia Whelan: Queen of Audiobooks
A list of audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan who does great work and whose delivery scratches my brain in just the right way. For anyone who enjoys her narration and wants to know if they should go for the audiobook version!
A Book Lover's Romance
AKA: I love you almost as much as I love books
Romances and rom-coms with at least one main character who works in/around/with books (editor, publisher, author, seller, librarian, professor, etc)
Always open to suggestions!
Feral Cat MCs
Books with main characters (or love interests) that are hissy and rude/prickly but deep down itβs because they are sensitive little cupcakes who are afraid of being hurt and just want some love and affection π₯Ί
Open to suggestions!
Sweet Hearts, Hot Pages
From sweet & swoony to undeniable heat, these books will have you kicking your feet and blushing at all the right moments. Banter, longing, tension, and MMCs who mean it β prepare for maximum squealing.
Goodreads Best Books of the Decade: The 2020βs
The top 100 books of the 2020βs as voted on by Goodreads members
How many have you read?
The top 5 have switched order, they should be: 5) Iβm Glad My Mom Died 4) The Midnight Library 3) The House in the Cerulean Sea 2) Project Hail Mary
- Addie LaRue
Beach Reads
Book in hand, toes in sand.
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