Recs if you like Lucky Jim...

Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.

Overlooked, lesser known classics from all over the world and of many genres.

This list also exists as a book club on Fable under the same name.

"If something doesn't creep into a drawing that you're not prepared for, you might as well not have drawn it." —Edward Gorey

Fiction and nonfiction — for all ages, of all genres — featuring cover art by Edward Gorey. (Not included: books Gorey authored himself.)

Under construction — seeking recommendations!

Time Magazine’s All-Time Best 100 English Language Novels from 1923 to 2005 as published in 2005.

broadly construed!

Time Magazine’s compilation of the 100 best novels published since 1923.

(101 because “The Berlin Stories” is an omnibus of “Mr Norris Changes Trains” and “Goodbye To Berlin.”)

Books that take place in and around university or college campuses (and I'm including some boarding schools). Perfect for back to school season in the fall.

Throwback to when my English teacher gave us a list of all the books that have appeared on the ap exam and told us to pick one to read…hopefully I’ll make better choices this time

(List currently only has top 20 books with most appearances and books with authors last names starting with A)

Books and plays that encompass the “Angry Young Man/Woman” vibe of 1960s England.