Recs if you like Inventing the Renaissance: The Myth of a Golden Age...

Nonfiction on a single, weirdly specific topic

Non-fiction books about the renaissance. Books written during or leading up to the renaissance. and fiction books set during the renaissance.

This is the novels, novellas, novelettes (if they exists on Pagebound), first book of the series and one book from the best author that are nominated for a Hugo Award in 2026. I personally need an overview on what to catch on for the votes (closing beginning of August :))

For when music just won't cut it and you need a new weird hyperfixation.

Nonfiction books about the Italian renaissance

Anti-brain rot non-fiction