WWDPR? (What Would Dolly Parton Read?)
In honor of our queen Dolly Parton's tragic passing, I present to you, a list that includes books she has shared she loved, books that give me Dolly vibes, books she herself has written and books about her... basically just a big ol' Dolly appreciation list. Recommendations welcome!! In the meantime, pour one out for an icon, you'll catch me watching Steel Magnolias and sobbing. Rest in power, Dolly.






what IS in a name?
books w/ full names in the title (mostly fiction)






Books About Books π
Bibliophilia at its best - books about books, readers, libraries, bookstores!






I β€οΈ My Right to Read
βCensorship is telling a man he canβt have a steak just because a baby canβt chew it.β β Mark Twain
Fiction about book banning, censorship, and intellectual freedom. Bans off our books!!!
Looking for nonfiction? Check out my list The First Condition of Progress!






I can't remember the title, but the cover is blue
Ah yes, this ol' issue that has plagued librarians and bookstore clerks for decades.
And sometimes you find the right book, but... can you even call that shade blue?






Booklovers Unite
All about books, bookstores, bookshops, bookclubs, libraries, writers, readers - All things Books! Books! Books!






Librarian recommends (full list)
A variety of books recommended by a librarian (appropriate for students aged 11-16 as well).






What's your name again?
Titles with full character's name. I haven't read all of those books, and I'm open to suggestions.






Reading for the Resistance
Fiction and Non-Fiction for Troubled Times






Books about Books
Books about authors, literature, or with books as a general theme






Books about Books






Bookish Books and Mysteries
Books about books, bookstores, libraries, and human nature. All genres and ages






Books for Fans of Desperate Housewives
Books according to people on the internet (reddit/facebook) that scratch a similar itch to the show Desperate Housewives.






Beautiful books that made me ache
Novels that give a slice of life, a look into love, or just generally give you a raw feeling in your heart when reading.






Books on Books
Here are some books all about books, librarians, and libraries! Some books just happen to take place in a library or have librarian characters involved.






Millennial Feminist Cozy
These books feel like premium peak millennial Obama-era hope in the current Cheetoh-ruled world. They are what my best hopes of current reality are, with maybe a bit of magic thrown in. Reading and re-reading them is keeping me functioning right now. For the most part π
Bad things happen but these marginalized characters take it on and win in a way that satisfies me. I will save the books where bad things happen to bad people to another list!






roll call
books with full names in the title; all genres






First & Last Name
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.






Earcandy of the Literal Kind
Specifically: a bunch of great books with fantastic narrators.
(Started on July 3:rd 2026 - will be added to, promise!)






2026 TBR <3
Top contenders for this year's Reading Challenge! The goal is a well-rounded reading experience (nonfiction, romance, mystery, biography, memoir, poetry, series, etc.). Take inspiration for your own lists or recommend titles for mine!!





