Recs if you like The Count of Monte Cristo...
Classics Not Written by Straight Cis White Men
I've seen so many people say they don't read classics as they aren't diverse, and I wanted to give some suggestions that are.
This is a list of classics written by authors who are not Straight, Cis, White, and Men as the title suggests. I am also aiming to include a variety of cultures and regions in this list. If your looking for something more focused (e.g. diverse US classics) check out the lists I posted in the comments.
Suggestions are more than welcome!
Rory Gilmore: Reading list🩷
A list of every book Rory Gilmore is seen reading in the series ‘Gilmore Girls’
Books not included on the list
- various biographies by Winston Churchill
1001 Books to Read Before You Die
Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.
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.
“tiny bookshop” books 📚
books featured in the cozy video game “tiny bookshop”
Books Gone Broadway
Stories that traded chapters for showtunes! From literary classics to contemporary novels these books found a second life under the Broadway lights! Please let me know any that I've missed!! (Note on curation: I've been cross checking titles with Internet Broadway Database (IBDB) which is Broadway's official archive)
French Literature Final Boss
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Based on my original post on having quests for French Literature, I made starter packs (check my profile 👀) but I'm thinking we just need a big dump! Thanks to everyone participating!
This list covers books across time by French authors (as in people that have the nationality no matter their origins) and can hopefully incentivize crossovers with the Francophonie mon amour list!
Check comments to see how I diversified the list!
that's a nice soul you've got there...
...it would be a shame if it was corrupted….
a list of corruption arcs because i have an (probably unhealthy) obsession with them. a work in progress! suggestions welcome
How Far Does the Apple Fall?
Intergenerational Stories
Books that take place across and tell the stories of at least two generations, exploring history, politics, culture, generational patterns, and trauma. Mostly focusing on families.
Please give more recs if you have any! (Twenty-three fiction, two non-fiction so far)
✨#1 Favorite Book✨ Submissions
Submissions submissively submitted by the Pagebound users forced to choose their ONE favorite book under manufactured duress.
light of my life, fire of my loins - obsessions
books featuring obsession, from the light-hearted and quirky to the dark and twisted
Penguin's 100 Must-Read Classics
Penguin asked its readers in 2022 for the must-read classics. This is that list!
gimme them LONG classics, i wanna carry a BRICK
size matters for this list, all these classics are more than 400 pages long. they are THICK. suggestions welcome, i am a very generous interpreter of the term "classic" normally but i'm starting with the golden oldies
rory gilmore book chalenge
well, this is all the books read by rory in the gilmore girls tv show.
Stars Hollow Book Club (Gilmore Girls Books)
This list gathers over 300 books mentioned or read on the show so you can sip coffee, order in, and read along with Rory Gilmore and the other Stars Hollow residents.
It's Different than the Anime
Manga and novels that offer more extensive storylines, different interpretations, or completely different storylines than their anime counterparts. This usually happens due to changes during the adaptation process or in the case of tie-in manga intended for a different audience than the original series.
If you're looking for manga that's better than its anime interpretation, check out my list 'Don't Watch the Anime!'
HRCYED 3.0 x Pagebound Quests (Covers Edition)
If we are going to do Qwordy's the Hardest Reading Challenge You'll Ever Do 3.0 - we should probably get some Pagebound badges along the way! I'm specifically going to be adding books from Quests and readalongs that I think matches at least one of these cover prompts: craft, food, motion, biomes/landscapes, animals, weather.
Denial is a river in Egypt
A list where the MC is in denial about something at some point, and we'd probably all be better off if they just admitted it !
This is based on my take of the MCs, but I'm open to critique and discussion about the books chosen to be part of the list, and always open to suggestions.
I'd also like to note that, although we might judge a little, we do not shame people who are in denial, nor dismiss whatever hardships they're going through.
Reading Rabbit Hole: Gilmore Girls
A challenge to read all books mentioned or referenced in the American TV Show, Gilmore Girls. Books are referenced by all characters in the show. The Mojo Collection, dictionaries, instructional books, and travel books will not be included in the list.
Happy reading!
I Like My Books Thicc 😏
Do you love reading bricks?? Do you love when authors go on and on forever?? Then this list may be for you!
This list is for folks looking for a long book to dive into. All books in this list have more than 250,000 words in them!
As always, open to suggestions! 🤠
