Recs if you like Norwegian Wood...
Lucy Dacus Recommendations ๐
Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.
assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on Frankie's Shelf youtube channel because their taste is wild and i love it.
updated as frankie posts. *mentioned as in the book is the focus of the video, listened in the description, or offhandedly said.
A Literary Journey Through Grief
Grief as one of the main topics
timeless fiction from ESEAsian authors
east & south east asian literary fiction beyond murakami.
timeless modern classics โ 20th century onwards โ exploring universal themes like identity, morality and society.
these books capture elements of the uniquely beautiful symbolism, tones and rhythms that characterise asian languages and culture.
very much open to recs for expansion. (one book per author, typically their most renowned)
reading around the world: asia
a comprehensive list of books from each country in asia including books I want to read and have read! some countries have multiple books listed, but for starters each will have at least 1.
Every Day I Read: Reading List
Every book mentioned in Hwang Bo-Reum's Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
Books to Read on a Flight to Japan
Flying to Japan? Here are some books to get you even more excited! Long and short reads depending on how much you sleep/watch in-flight entertainment.
Cheery Blossom and Neon Lights: Stories from Japan
your kpop idols favourite readsหโโฎ
this list includes various book recommendations by kpop idols across all genres, featuring:
แฏโ Minghao & Wonwoo (SVT), Irene (Red Velvet), Namjoon & Yoongi (BTS), Jonghyun (Shinee), Kihyun (MONSTA X), Nichkhun (2PM), Yunho & Changmin (TVXQ), Kanghyun (ONEWE), Lily (NMIXX), Dahyun (TWICE), Sungho & Taesan (BND), Hyun (XLOV), Sangwon (ALD1), IU
books set in Japan / by Japanese authors
Papier Reading Recommendations
I bought a guided reading journal for more grounded reflection and a way to wind down at night (and a cute incentive to take my time with reading and not feel guilty about it). Surprise, the journal has recommendations in the back! I figured I'd share just in case anyone else was interested/had the same journal and wanted a list on here too!
Little Japan
This is my Japanese literature list: Little Japan. Most of these books sit on my bookshelf in my little corner of the world. Enjoy!
hey thatโs from a song!
i see soooo many books these days where the titles are just song lyrics or titles so here is a list of them. i am ONLY including books that were influenced by a song, not the other way around (example: wuthering heights by kate bush was inspired by the book, so wuthering heights the book will not be on this list).
Overdue Podcast readalong
Keeping up with the 700+ books featured on Overdue since 2013
Namjoon's Library Challenge
I am on a mission to read all the books from Namjoonโs library! I am starting with the novel 1984 by George Orwell.
You can find the list of books recommended by Namjoon and other BTS members here: https://kawaiimemos.blogspot.com/2025/11/my-mission-reading-through-namjoons.html
btsโ recs !
books that every bts member (mainly namjoon) has read, recommended or talked about in lives, songs, behinds, etc. ๐ซฐ๐ป๐
note: i wonโt get everything right or on the list so please be patient with me!! ๐
Books from Different Countries
In an attempt to read books from as many countries as possible, i compiled a little list... โค๏ธ
the performative male reading list
are you hot or is it the book you are reading?
dudebro lit final boss
Inspired by my quest to find a humanities man for my friend doing STEM who is sick of mansplainers who don't shower. NOT saying any of these books are bad- Blood Meridian is one of my absolute favs.
may this love never find me
Books where there's a relationship that's codependent/obsessive, even to a small degree.
