Recs if you like Sea of Charms...

The best lovable, often witty, nonhuman side characters are the cherry on top in these sci-fi/fantasy books. These books feature nonhuman side characters that you really need an entire book for; stealing the show, because humans are overrated.

Always open to suggestions!

You want a fantasy book without too much stress and a guaranteed happy ending? Maybe magic and a muffin? Or talking creatures drinking tea? Sentient houseplants who are occasionally bossy? I gotcha. 😉

Pirate stories, grand adventures and quests for treasure and more

Cozy and magical, books you can curl up with and read about magical worlds, great storytelling, and otherworldly romance

A warm hug in book form

Low(ish) stakes, cozy worldbuilding, mostly loveable characters, and almost always a happy ending–whether it's with dragons or starships, these books are the ultimate warm hug of escapism. Pairing with your favorite warm beverage is highly recommended.

Light cozy fantasy for when you need a pick me up

Books that genuinely make me chortle rather than just a chuff of amusement

Moments in which I've been nourished as a feminine, mother, woman & liberated creative being.

When you want something with an autumnal setting or dark (but not scary) vibe to curl up with.

Books featuring methods of unusual transportation ranging from whales to bodyswapping to umbrellas and everything in between. Originally designed for the r/Fantasy 2026 bingo.

This is one of a few lists I'm making to help me organize my ideas for HRCYED 3.0. Feel free to take inspiration or comment with more ideas.

Fiction books that outright tackle misogyny, or have feminist undertones. For every reader out there who's tired of being met with toxic/misogynist behaviour in stories that is presented as acceptable, or even romantic, and those who want to learn about the female perspective. (For more horrory books, see my list "Feminist Horror", for YA, see my list "Feminist YA".)

Books relating to the ocean, sailing, sea creatures, ect.

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All the Bookish Box and Darkly picks for 2026

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All things supernatural or paranormal or just a little bit weird. Examples being Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, fae, witches, wizards, warlocks, gargoyles, aliens, etc. you get the idea. Mostly Vamps but branching out and adding more as I read.