Recs if you like The Reimagining of Thornwood House...

Books that inspired or are similar to Studio Ghibli films

"Place as character" is usually reserved for lush descriptions that bring environments to life, and less often used for environments that have a life of their own. This list includes houses, homes, castles, spaceships, anywhere people will spend time and call home. Not meant to include haunted houses, but a case could be argued for specific ones. c:

Only including the first in a series unless books feature different sentient places.

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Crafted list of witchy books; made specifically for your looks. Pick one out and read it through; but careful that your heart stay true. Keep your wits lest you fall under spell; though knowledge gained will make you power-fell. Each book contains what you long to find; be it magic, coven, familiar, broom, or all in kind. So please enter and choose where you start; just be so kind as to leave a heart. Happy Castings!

Buildings that have strong opinions, rearrange floor plans or don't stay where you left them.

welcome to the house tour, our guides will take you on a journey you’ll never forget (unless you get enchanted).

if you feel a lurch, try not to panic, the house is going for a walk — the guides have motion sickness wards. do try not to vomit on the rugs, neither the guides nor the houses will thank you for that.

in case of emergency be polite, none of the houses on this tour appreciate attitude. oh and mind your head. t&c’s apply. read the small print. viewer discretion advised.

Low(ish) stakes, cozy worldbuilding, mostly loveable characters, and almost always a happy ending–whether it's with dragons or starships, these books are the ultimate warm hug of escapism. Pairing with your favorite warm beverage is highly recommended.

Enchanted cottages, magical gardens, fairytale creatures and witches - these stories focus on communities where people are running businesses, caring for nature, crafting and finding their home. They're about magic making ordinary life feel extraordinary, with warmth, whimsy and love.

Light cozy fantasy for when you need a pick me up

The house is a character (in a cozy way). Send recs!

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.

Stories that take place in or around a house, whether literal or abstract. Any genre welcome! 🏠

(to avoid hoarding my tbr/interested) cool/sophisticated books under or around ~320pgs that i wanna or have read. may be some exceptions.

This section is dedicated to compiling my current book arc reads and the reviews I have conducted for NetGalley and various authors.