Recs if you like Amsterdam...

Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.

For when you need to wallow in melancholy and misery: a collection of pessimistic, cynical, downbeat, depressing, doom and gloom fiction for my disillusioned friends.

More to come!

Got the holiday blues? Check out my list Christmas with the Cranks!

For people who are interested in a long-term challenge to read all of the Booker Prize longlisted books, but before 2001 there were only shortlisted books so I am going to separate these into two different lists. Please see the pinned comment for the 2001+ companion list link and the winners for each year!

These are mostly in order by year

Recommendations from and references to musician Glaive (Ash Blue Gutierrez).

See the pinned comment📌

If I'm missing any, let me know!

my fave author, and writer of some of the best books this century. atonement and nutshell are particular favourites of mine 🙏🏼

here we go round the prickly pear