Recs if you like Life of Pi...
never the same river twice
books that are so changed by the end that they're entirely different books on the re-read. books best entered blind, with a twist or gradual reveal that is not just surprising, but retroactively rewrites everything you've already read β the meaning, tone, genre, or intention of every page before it.
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."
recs so so welcome!
Non-Humans & Empathy (Fiction, Realistic)
One of several Non-Humans & Empathy -themed lists by @Myth.Ink (See also: Non-Fiction, GNs/Manga+, Youth Titles, Creature Feature, & the Official @Myth.Ink Curation) | This list is the FICTION-realistic edition, including fictional interactions and considerations of interactions between plausibly realistic non-human beings of all types (trees, robots, animals, ai, aliens, objects, science-experiment beings, etc) and humans, empathy and lack thereof. | Suggestions more than welcome!
Rory Gilmore: Reading listπ©·
A list of every book Rory Gilmore is seen reading in the series βGilmore Girlsβ
Books not included on the list
- various biographies by Winston Churchill
1001 Books to Read Before You Die
Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.
Iβm on a boatβΌοΈ
I got my swim trunks & my flippy floppies π©³π©΄
I was listening to the lonely island and the next thing you know, this list happened.
this list contains a variety of books that take place on a variety of boats, ships and vessels
as always, taking any and all suggestions
Lucy Dacus Recommendations π
Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.
Read Like an English Major
Books for those who want to be well-read without the debt (created by someone with said debt)
Note: I will be deleting my PB account within the next two weeks, and I believe this list will be erased. Feel free to screenshot it if you see anything that interests you! βΊοΈ 3/17/2026
NYT Readers' Best 100 Books of the 21st Century
A mix of reader favorites and editorial picks from The New York Timesβ100 books that defined the 21st century.
Bears over Bears
Bears in all their shapes and forms and across genres (this includes sentient teddybears and memoirs). If not friend why friend-shaped?! As long as the bear is plot or character relevant the book can land in here. Feel free to recommend books to be added (maybe also tell me why you think the bear functions as relevant for the story). We bear bears!
rory gilmore book chalenge
well, this is all the books read by rory in the gilmore girls tv show.
Stars Hollow Book Club (Gilmore Girls Books)
This list gathers over 300 books mentioned or read on the show so you can sip coffee, order in, and read along with Rory Gilmore and the other Stars Hollow residents.
Reading Rabbit Hole: Gilmore Girls
A challenge to read all books mentioned or referenced in the American TV Show, Gilmore Girls. Books are referenced by all characters in the show. The Mojo Collection, dictionaries, instructional books, and travel books will not be included in the list.
Happy reading!
award winning, no matter the medium!
these books won a major award, then their on-screen adaptations went on to win one, too!
Survivalist Fiction
Stories centered around isolation, being stranded, societal collapse, and surviving in the wilderness.
booker prize winners 1969- present
Weird is the name, and confusing is the game
This list will contain books that made me go, "Wait what?" I am still not sure if I completely get them but I i think I semi-liked some of them π€£ (p.s. I am adding recs by other users so some i havent read yet)
NYT Reader's Choice Top 100 21st Century
NYT Top 100 of the 21st Century: Reader's Choice. In order as published in 2024
The Booker Prize Longlist & Winners 2001+
For people who are interested in a long-term challenge to read all of the Booker Prize longlisted books! Before 2001 there were only shortlisted books so I am going to separate these into two different lists. After I finish adding in all of the books, I'll pin a comment with the winners by year in case you are only interested in those! (Work in Progress - I'm adding too many books to the database at once haha)
Iβm tired of trilogies π
Amazing books that standalone! This list is made up of books that donβt have sequels, arenβt part of series, just single books that can be read and enjoyed in one go! Iβm open to any suggestions about books from any genre!
Pretty Privilege: Book Covers
Some gems, some disasters... All selected for the cover. Contents may vary. Read at your own risk. ... *NB: There are different editions out there, but these are specifically the ones available here. ... Most of these I've seen in the book store. I've not read all of these but hopefully will one day. Recommendations are welcome.
