Recs if you like Smaller and Smaller Circles...

Influential literature from across Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.

Often overshadowed by East Asian lit, these works are rich and diverse in theme, style, philosophical and religious influence, folklore and indigenous wisdom.

I’ve tried to include at least one historical work (mid-20th century and earlier) and one modern classic from each country. Works listed by country in the comments!

Recs welcome as always :)

Fiction and non-fiction books to help understand the long history of the Philippines' struggles in the hands of its political leaders and the devastation of natural disasters, in the wake of recent 2025 events.

open to recs and corrections!

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

Authors from the Philippines & diaspora no specific genres; it’s like a Pinoy library on shuffle lol

I haven’t read every book on this list, but I have finished most of the titles towards the bottom. Recommendations always welcome! Maraming salamat, mga kapwa 🤎

Hii, everyone ♡ I am a very big fan of the booktuber @caricanread so I thought I would make a list of all the books she has read this year! ✰

RAHHH FILO PRIDE 🦅🦅🦅

Books with priests and other related clergy members! I'm trying to spotlight characters where their belief is explored in interesting ways (sexuality, culture, complicated relationships with faith). If you've got suggestions (especially for queer characters) I'd love to hear them!

Fiction books set in the Philippines

a collection of books, stories, and poetry by local Filipino writers and creatives I want to read

All the books for the world tour book club of 2026 by booktuber * e m m i e *

mystery novels rarely talked about

books written or set in southeast asia