Recs if you like Where the Mountain Meets the Moon...

JK Rowling is a bigot who uses her platform to hurt transfolks and other marginalized groups (plus she literally just quoted Mein Kampf on the bird site). If you're still supporting her in 2025, don't bother talking to me.

books to get for the middle grade readers in your life that have similar vibes but are NOT Harry Potter (and are in fact better)

no matter where you live, we all see the same moon, even if it’s day, the moon is still there saying 🌝 so here is a list of a bunch of books with the word “moon” in the title

taking suggestions!

Books set in an Asian or Asian-inspired setting or incorporates elements of an Asian culture or mythology. Only the first book in a series is listed.

please read something that isn't hp and don't give that lady money. alternatively, if you know of someone who says they like fantasy but their shelves are only filled with white guys, suggest one of these! (I've only added books I have read so if something isn't on there that you think should be lmk)

Complete as of August 2026.

Each year, for Chinese New Year, we do a rec list with books aligned to the Chinese zodiac animal for the year. Most of these books are queer, though often it's subtextual. We've done 3 lists so far: 2024, dragons; 2025, snakes; 2026, horses. Find all the recs for these lists here! (This list is presented by Duck Prints Press, the indie publisher focused on publishing queer art and stories by queer creators!)

Just getting back into reading and feeling a bit overwhelmed at all the options? These were my go to recommendations for people while I was a longtime bookseller! I've tried to touch on most genres in this master list so you have a good selection, but I definitely could have missed a few since there are so many.

Books that were nominated for the John Newbery Medal for distinguished contributions to juvenile literature but did not win Currently lists nominees up to 2024

Explore the culture, food, love, struggles, history, and more in these children's/middle grade, young adult, and adult books by Chinese authors or set in China.

Pair with "Level 2 – The Medieval World" book.

Other items used: "Grammar 6 Set" (includes "Grammar 6 Activity Sheets" and "Grammar 6 Answer Guide and Resources"), "Sheet of Book Labels F", "Electives F" (includes "Typing Instructor Platinum" and "ARTistic Pursuits: Grades 4-6, Book 1"), "Eastern Hemisphere Notebook Pages", "Extra Language Arts F Student Activity Sheets", "Extra Science F Student Activity Sheets", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit F", "Discover & Do: Level F Experiments Paper Packet", "Timeline Figures F", "History/Bible/Literature F Instructor's Guide", "Language Arts F", "Science F Instructor's Guide", "Sing the Word: All Nations Shall Worship", "Discover & Do: Level F Science Experiments", "Discover & Do: Level F Science Experiment Videos", "Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Inserts", "Math-U-See Integer Block Kit", "MathTacular 4", "MathTacular 4 Workbook", "MathTacular 4 Answer Key", "MUS6 Zeta Online Instruction with Video", "3" Binder with Tabs", "The Timeline Book", "Markable Map", "Markers" and "China Kit".