Recs if you like Peter and the Starcatchers...

Book that have an element you’ll miss out on if you read as an audiobook, whether it’s fun formatting or illustrations

Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.

the sea cares not for those who sail it, yet sail they do

No just pirate books! This list includes any tale that takes place (mostly) on a ship at sea.

Who TF needs JKR anymore? We got way better books out there dude

High seas, hidden treasure, questionable life choices, and a lot of dramatic shouting. Dive in if you’re ready for adventure, danger, and a little bit of glorious chaos.

Intended audience ages 8-15ish but it's so good and comforting for any age ☺️

These are all either books that are the first in their series or work as a standalone book

Retellings of Peter Pan, Hook, The Lost Boys & Tink Leave a comment if you have a Pan retelling I should add. 🫶🏻

I work at a bookstore and sometimes I bring people into the middle grade/ya section and am like...hey...I know we are above the age of 13, but trust me, these are amazing 10/10 and you should read. These are some of those books :)

Also feel free to suggest your favs too! Especially the ones that you never hear anyone talk about!!

Very studio ghibli vibes

Sometimes present day is too heavy, let’s take a trip back in time.

Books that probably turned you into a reader if you’re in your mid-20s now 👀

What I fell asleep reading in the back of my dad’s car

Neverland and/or Wonderland retellings~ A list for everyone who loves an otherworldly retelling! I haven’t read most on this list so I can’t say whether all are good or bad. Recs welcome!

I would read these to my kids the way the old man in princess and the bride does

The original inspiration for Disney movies and shows.