Recs if you like Paradais...
no stephen king in sight
are you sick of being recommended stephen king when you ask for a horror novel? have you picked up a book expected to be scared, but the scariest thing about it was a woman being needlessly tormented and gaslit? have you read 4627473 books about a man in a haunted house and need something different?
if so, this list is for you :)
a masterlist of horror by anyone who isn't a straight cis white man. i've been maintaining it for myself since 2022 and it was time to share the wealth!
assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on Frankie's Shelf youtube channel because their taste is wild and i love it.
updated as frankie posts. *mentioned as in the book is the focus of the video, listened in the description, or offhandedly said.
Being Human is Uncomfortable
These books are deeply human, and they aren't afraid to make you uncomfortable along the way. Whether the characters are unlikeable or the author seems to be rudely calling you out or the content is critiquing an aspect of the human experience (or all the above), these books are unflinching in the face of their consumers. Recommendations are welcome!
wlb (weird little books)
weird little books you can read in one sitting
books to read in one sitting
short books around 200 pages or less that you can easily read in one sitting! for those who just want a quick read or those trying to hit their reading goals ! i tried to include a variety of genres including lit fic, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, thriller, etc.
international booker - all books
winners, shortlist and longlist (this will be a very long list indeed). complete from 2016-2026
women in translation β Β°ββ.ΰ³ΰΏ*:ο½₯
ladies love to write all around the world!
Weird Little Writings
Some different perspectives in the form of lil guys. (200 pages or less) Great if you just need to zone out for an afternoon!
Escritoras del mundo
Mujeres que escriben historias
Interested: Me interesan pero aun no lo consigo TBR: Comprado pero aΓΊn sin leer
books to make you feel sick
i love books that feel vile and uncomfortable and leave you feeling like you need to take a long shower and think about your life choices and that you canβt stop thinking about for days after. recs wanted and appreciated
Translation in the Spotlight
A list with ALL longlisted titles from the National Book Award for Translated Literature (USA) and the International Booker prize (UK) .
Updated once new nominees are announced.
Currently updated with: β’ NBA 2018-2025 β’ International Booker 2016-2026
Women in Translation
Celebrate women in translation month all year round with this list of fabulous books
Tertulia Literaria
Books originally written in Spanish and their English translations!
Β‘Libros escritos originalmente en espaΓ±ol y sus traducciones al inglΓ©s!
International Booker Prize
longlists of every year from 2016 onwards
what the f***
booked i enjoyed but also found extremely disturbing
weird girl books
W.I.T. - Women in Translation
Jeselnick Book Club
Comedian Anthony Jeselnickβs monthly picks
disturby squirmyπ¦ͺβοΈ
books that disturbed me to my core & handle dark topics w nuance β‘ will be adding more books as i read more!! β‘
