Recs if you like A Thousand Steps into Night...

Books that inspired or are similar to Studio Ghibli films

books that feature an animal (real & fantastical alike) as a side character, companion, or a pet!

fantasy novels where curses play a role, whether it be a cursed person, object, or place! recs always welcome!

At the request of @moss-mylk 😊🫶 I will keep updating this list, and as always, recs are welcome.

Books set in an Asian or Asian-inspired setting or incorporates elements of an Asian culture or mythology. Only the first book in a series is listed.

aka, novels for nerds 🫵🙂‍↕️

these are books with numbers in their titles, starting at one (1) and going through infinity

taking suggestions!!!

Fantasy inspired by China, Japan, Mongolia, Korea, and/or Taiwan (myths, setting, etc.)

original fantasies INSPIRED by mythology and folklore (Greek, Arthurian, Norse, Buddhist, Slavic, Jewish, Irish, and more!)

eg cloud spirits, water nymphs, mountain spirits, and more

I should sleep. Instead, birds. (Birds in fantasy novels, titles, and/or covers. There are so many.)

Fairy tale and folklore-inspired narratives as well as atmospheric/quiet/light fantasy with canon aspec characters, aspec-readable themes such as rejection of relationship hierarchy and meaningful companionships, or simply excluding elements of either sexuality or romance. Limiting these to books aimed at adults but will include kidlit that may resonate with older audiences too, such as classics or kidlit with older protagonists.

We know Count von Count from Sesame Street loves numbers, so here are some books with numbers in the titles to show our appreciation for him!

Books recommended by: 2you stories, Cari can read, Anya’s cottage and amomentofwonder.

Obviously, these can be read whenever but feel as a Would-Be Librarian, wanted to make my recs known! Will be including translated materials too. Enjoy!

required reading—I mean, recommendations—for my sci-fi/fantasy-loving partner. (maybe yours too?) (most i’ve added because i think you’ll love them, but a couple are just to indulge me hehe)

underrated stories. books (across genres) that deserve more love.

books to read if u like studio ghibli movies :>