Recs if you like The Measure...
Eldest daughter syndrome
Fiction of all genres that explore what it means to cannibalize the self in service of others; the invisible labor, the elusive rewards, and the smothering of all else. Books do not need to feature actual eldest daughters. Always open to suggestions!
Julia Whelan: Queen of Audiobooks
A list of audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan who does great work and whose delivery scratches my brain in just the right way. For anyone who enjoys her narration and wants to know if they should go for the audiobook version!
Adult Dystopian
Dystopian classics and contemporary books for adults
B&N Picks
Books that were/are Barnes & Noble Monthly Picks, Books of the year, Hot Coffee Hot Books, or Book Club picks.
Happy Death Day 🎂
Novels about characters learning exactly when they (or others) will die, and how that shapes the narrative.
The Wild Originals
Unique novels with concepts unlike any other book I've ever read or heard of. Recommendations welcome!
Biohacked Futures: When the Body Gets an Upgrade
Transhumanism meets horror. Designer genes, cybernetics, memory implants, AI surgeons, lab grown hearts, medical miracles gone wrong.
Existential Thoughts
The human existence- life, love and death
World-Breaking-World-Building
Books featuring a plot element that ruins society or science.
What If?
Books that explore some interesting “what if”questions
unique plots that go UNexplained
books with really interesting plot devices that will NOT give you closure
Behavioural Trials
Sterile lights, clipboards, mirrored rooms, lab coats, "for the greater good". You signed the consent form didn't you?
Philosophy (without having to read philosophy)
A list comprised of novels that all have some sort of philosophical theme without necessarily trying to be a philosophy textbook. This list has a wide range: existential, political, ethics, etc. These books all make you think about life or society in some impactful way. Recs welcome!
Read like Jenna
These books are chosen for “Read with Jenna” by Jenna Bush Hager.
Latest book added: September 2026
read with jenna
by jenna bush hager
books I think deserve the Dune treatment
begging for someone to adapt these books with millions of dollars please.
Fun Fiction Fridays [book club]
Current bestsellers, new thrillers and suspense novels, and anything else that sparks curiosity or conversation
corporate girly book club
Started in March of 2026. Books that were chosen as part of my corporate Book Club
Midsummers Book Club Picks
Picks from my local book club
