Recs if you like Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened...
Memoir Graphic Novels
Graphic Memoirs, aka Memoirs told via Graphic Novels.
Huge shout outs to both one_crazy_elliott and MadHoney for such lengthy & thorough rec lists to add!
Ologies Podcast Suggestions
Ologies is a weekly science podcast hosted by Alie Ward. Each episode, Ward interviews an expert from a distinct scientific field.
This unofficial list contains book suggestions made by the host or by her guests. I avoided extremely technical books or papers. Currently from episode 1 to 525 More details on these books and their associated episodes in my ever evolving spreadsheet.
In the spreadsheet there are also books not found on Goodreads and general book recommendations (like the entire bibliography of a specific author or group of people)
Graphic Medicine
Graphic Medicine is… (an actual term) graphic novels, manga, comics, and visual representation engaging with health and healthcare - from health diagrams visual pamphlets to a graphic novel including health story or rep.
Note: I have NOT read all of these. It’s more a collection of a genre than intended as a recommendation. Do your research! :)
Mostly adult, YA, MG, and some other youth/ all ages titles
In-progress / updated over time Reccomendations welcome
Existential but Make It Funny
Books for when you’re laughing at life while quietly freaking out about it. Stories full of absurdity, awkwardness, and existential dread, perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “WTF is even happening?"
Memoirs More Interesting Than Fiction
Everyone has a story, and some people get to tell them in a memoir.
ROTFLOL
Humor and comedy across genres. Funny books that will make you laugh until you genuinely feel better about life.
Webcomics
Webcomics that have print versions. Many are still available to read for free on the author's website/Webtoons/Tumblr. Only includes the first book if it's a series.
NPR Books We Love 2013
I wait for this list every year, and I mine some of my absolute favorites from it. I'm afraid one day the site might not be able to continue it, and heaven forbid the archive goes, plus I really want a trackable version of it. Hope you enjoy, and check out their filters on the link! https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#view=covers&year=2013
books i've recommended to people.
i will not, in any way, claim to have good taste, but every now and again, i try to pretend i do.
Featuring Physical Disability
Happy disability pride month!
Not allowed to buy more books until I read these
I own too many books
