Recs if you like The Warm Hands of Ghosts...

Historical fiction books with queer characters

Books that blend the magic of fantasy with real world history (i.e., books set within actual historical time periods and not inspired-by settings). Feedback and recs welcome!

depending on where you live it’s either winter or summer and the weather outside is probably weather, so here is a list of books with weather related titles

taking suggestions!!

Exactly what it says on the tin: queer stories that also have ghosts.

Every single Aardvark Book Club book pick since its inception. Updated monthly!

So, you like your fantasy with a historical-ish setting; perhaps even a dash of gothic yearning here and there. I've got you bestie.

A mix of classics & modern literature, that have to do with the witchy, gothic and horror genres ✨

Historical fiction with magic, whether a lot or a little. I've mainly included books set in the 19th century to the early 20th. Some don't specify what year they're set in but have the 'vibes' of that era.

First book in a series counts as the entire series.

I have a favourite audiobook narrator, and it is one Michael Crouch! I'm constantly checking out books just because he's the narrator and I've seen some people on here enjoying him as well so!!! this list is for my people :))

He narrates both Adult and YA books so I have made a little breakdown in the comments about which book is which, in case you want to avoid one or the other!

Fantasy books with historical time periods or elements!

a list of book recs where the relationship between the main character and their siblings (or sibling coded characters) has a main focus in the story. family dynamics and relationships are truly my favourite trope

Goodreads 60 Most Popular Fantasy Novels of the Past 3 Years

Look at us through every step of History, on every continent and every shape. From distant past to looming future, queer people have been, are, and will be.

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!

for those who like creepy fairytales, eerie forests and fantasy books to read on a cold dark night

Longlist for the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award for 2025. The Glass Bell Award honours novels that combine brilliant characterisation, a distinctive voice, and stories that truly connect with readers. Unique in the UK literary landscape, the prize is open to all genres, from literary fiction and crime to fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction.

A list of all the books featured as monthly picks for the Owlcrate Adult Sub. ◽️ Not Including sequels or special editions outside of the monthly sub.◽️ I will include new books about a month after release to avoid spoilers.

Books that mix a little bit of this and a little bit of that together (I.e. horror romance, sci fi historical fiction, etc.)

Do you want to cry? Be profoundly heartbroken? Just feel something? Read these.