Recs if you like The Invention of Morel...

“lynchian” is an over-prescribed pill, so i’m not going to assign such a label to any of these books. still, this selection reflects works that are in some way evocative of the work of master artist and filmmaker david lynch.

books that feel:

claustrophobic like the summer heat like stifling longing flushed cheeks like unbidden realisations melancholically sweet like painful emptiness existential like utter confusion

I haven’t read all book on this list (yet). Feedback regarding books/authors is welcome🫶🏻 PLS CHECK TW

musical inspiration: fourth of july - Sufjan Stevens Habibi - Tamino implosion - Labrinth now, run - Hania Rani ozean - AnnenMayKantereit

For when reading a classic feels too daunting. Classics under 200 pages!

A starter pack for literary fiction from Argentina, plus a handful of modern picks.

classics (including modern classics) under 200 pages

a list of classics with a focus on global and marginalised authors.

As seen on Lithub

I see a few lists on here with this theme, but they were short themselves - and I was looking for a more diverse selection. So, thought I'd make my own list and share it! Nice for reading goals, but mostly, I like breaking up the rhythm if I'm reading something exceptionally long.

Compilation of all the books seen in LOST (2004 tv show).

Mostly books Sawyer is reading. LMK if something is missing ✨

Enjoy my newest lit series, ‘Reading the World’, in an attempt to diversify your own reading and broaden horizons, I have included a mix of genres. Sensitive topics often lie ahead as history, social and political issues are usually the centre of this writing. Enjoy!

Ever want to feel uncomfortable but not for too long? Short weird books that can be read in one weekend (or sitting if your only hobby is reading like me). Weird can mean weird girl, horror, questionable choices, uncomfortable and anything all around and in between. These books are not meant to be scary, but horror elements are within many.

Famous & recommended reads from around the world - for PB users by PB users!

a collection of existential crises, surreal detours, grotesque little creatures, and the occasional philosophical cockroach. somewhere between the absurdity of being alive and the absurdity of trying to understand it.

Wander through stories that travelled across languages, borders, and cultures to find their way to you.

I really enjoy Malissa's bookish vlogs on Youtube and got a lot of good recommendations from her, so here's a list of her favourites. Will update as I find more!