Recs if you like Rivers of London...

fantasy murder mysteries yayy

magic systems in fantasy that resemble and incorporate real or fictional sciences! for the fantastical scientists that want magic inscriptions that feel like coding, alchemy, and magical equations fueling spells!

London is the perfect setting for Urban Fantasy: its gothic architecture, eccentric characters, and rich history has inspire countless magical tales. Below are must-read urban fantasy books and series set in London that absolutely deserve a spot on your TBR

Where our heroes have both access to powers beyond our understanding and also access to a toilet

I like my wizards in leather, my shifters in the streets(and sheets), and my skylines full of magic.

Fantasy with elements of crime, detective, or noir fiction; sometimes known as Occult Detective Fiction.

it's 2009. you're in a borders. chris mcgrath has a (rightful) stranglehold on the covers of half the mass markets. you're looking for some magic, maybe some mystery, maybe some romance. let's see what's what.

Books where the protagonist is mixed-race/biracial/multiracial or has multiple cultures based on the circumstances of their upbringing. This adds a layer to characters that I find myself drawn to reading about, having mixed heritage myself. Recs welcome!

Novels about life after death: zombies, ghosts, after life, and reincarnation.

Fiction and non-fiction all about London.

What if you looked at the city and the city looked back?

The MC either subverts the "protagonist" tropes, follows them in a spectacular way, or is reluctant, but the tropes pull her, him or them into "protagonism" anyway

Katie McGrath recommendations

A list of all the available Rivers of London novels, novellas, short stories and graphic novels.

fun detective stories

Fantasy set (mainly) in (a version of) London

the best spooky season books

A list of books selected for the Sword and Laser Podcast

RoL Series

A comprehensive list of books set in London. From romance to lit fics and more!