Recs if you like Paradise...

Books that have the same titles as unrelated movies or tv series.

all suggestions are welcome!

a list of classics with a focus on global and marginalised authors.

an engaging collection that captures the depth and diversity of African storytelling, blending tradition, history, and modern life through powerful voices.

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!

Southern Hemisphere reads!! we will be running an unofficial SH season readalong, and our Spring readalong book is Wale Rider (1/9-30/11)! this is for any books written by SH authors, especially those set here, so pop your fav recs in the comments 😁 (i haven't read all of these! so double check content warnings if you need to)

These authors won for all their life’s work, but here’s each of their most notable books to get you started!

Not all authors are listed.

A list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors, 10 from each decade of Elizabeth II's reign, was selected by a panel of experts and announced by the BBC and The Reading Agency on 18 April 2022.