Recs if you like Heaven...
apart / a part
literary (or literary-leaning) fiction focused specifically on isolation, disconnection, loneliness โ and what they teach us about life and humanity.
ft. recs from the community!
Badge Gremlins
Shorter books (under 200 pages) that are part of at least one quest. Many are also in the public domain, making them easily accessible when you want to grind for that next badge.
assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on ๐ 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.
aanhpi book recs
spotlighting some incredible books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors
international booker - all books
winners, shortlist and longlist (this will be a very long list indeed). complete from 2016-2026
Women vs The Void
Japanese Literature Essentials
Essential Japanese novels and short fiction, past and present.
women in translation โ ยฐโโ.เณเฟ*:๏ฝฅ
ladies love to write all around the world!
Unnamed Narrators
Books where we never find out the narrators'/ protagonistsโ names. Feel free to comment any additions!
Japanese fiction to read on the train
books set in Japan / by Japanese authors
books to make you feel sick
i love books that feel vile and uncomfortable and leave you feeling like you need to take a long shower and think about your life choices and that you canโt stop thinking about for days after. recs wanted and appreciated
japanese literature
japanese books i've read or been meaning to read
Soul Crushing Books to Cry About for Years
Books that leave a lasting impression long after youโve returned them to the shelf. Romance is not required to break your heart - this list also includes fantasy, fiction, and nonfiction compiled by my own heartbreak, friends, and social media recommendations to hurt your feelings. Happiness? Donโt know her, I need to call my therapist for a higher antidepressant dose. [Never take these away from me.]
If any of these novels or authors are problematic in any way please let me know.
Translation in the Spotlight
A list with ALL longlisted titles from the National Book Award for Translated Literature (USA) and the International Booker prize (UK) .
Updated once new nominees are announced.
Currently updated with: โข NBA 2018-2025 โข International Booker 2016-2026
japanese literature by women
japanese literature written by women
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!
unhinged women that shaped my frontal lobe ๐ง
these books shaped my mid 20s, still do now.
books for odd gross sad silly girls
i am an odd gross sad silly girl, and maybe you are too
Short nโ (not necessarily) Sweet
Books under 250 pages
