Recs if you like Ceremony...
Indigenous and Native Literature
Emphasis on non-fiction, history, and resistance narratives from and about indigenous and native tribes of North and South America.
postcolonial magical realism
myth and folklore woven into reality to explore the legacies of colonialism: displacement, cultural erasure, trauma, the question of identity, and resistance. these books revolt against the idea of a single, rational, western worldview, reclaiming indigenous beliefs and knowledge systems as valid forms of truth.
after all, what looks like "magic" may simply be reality seen through other eyes.
recs always welcome :)
Indigenous fiction
Credits to @Literary.leveret for some of the books on here
Reclaiming the Classics (U.S. edition)
Classic books by U.S. BIPOC/fem/LGBTQIA Authors. Inspired by my post in US classic lit quest, I wanted a place to share all the wonderful recommendations by the PB community from the forum! 'Classic' refers to enduring, high-quality works that have stood the test of time, featuring universal themes, memorable characters, and artistic merit that remain relevant and insightful about the human condition across generations, often studied for their cultural significance and literary excellence.
TTU Banned Books
Texts that teachers at Texas Tech have been warned not to teach
Urban Indigenous Narratives
An ongoing list of books that I've read which combine the urban environment and Indigeneity into one concept or identity.
Indigenous literature
Either by or about Indigenous American, Hawaiian, Aboriginal people, etc. (with an emphasis on the supernatural and folklore just because that’s my fav) I am not Indigenous so I would love suggestions and comments!
Widening the Canon: Diverse Classics
Inspired by some comments I saw regarding classics being too straight white male oriented. There are lots of classics that aren't, but unfortunately don't always get as much recognition. Hoping this list might help those interested expand their range of classics. Non-exhaustive and taking suggestions!
Native Author Recs
Fic + NonFic | Updating Regularly
What to read after watching Sinners
Finally watched Sinners (2025) written and directed by Ryan Coogler Starting list from thebookclub.eu on ig and ft. domdeereads ♡
Native American Classic Literature
Native American/Indigenous classic literature from across Turtle Island🐢🪶
#LANDBACK
so far I’ve tried to stick to works published pre-2020 for the purposes of this list
shoutout to r/IndianCountry for recs
disclaimer: I am not Indigenous myself, just someone who went looking for a list like this and found a gap. I have found the books for this list on Indigenous-run sites and online spaces, including related lists on pb.
Always open to recommendations!
Reads based on Sinners characters (domdeereads)
All the credits to Instagram account @domdeereads
The Great American Novel
This is the list from The Atlantic. "In 1868, a little-known writer by the name of John William DeForest proposed a new type of literature, a collective artistic project for a nation just emerging from an existential conflict: a work of fiction that accomplished “the task of painting the American soul.” It would be called the Great American Novel, and no one had written it yet, DeForest admitted. Maybe soon."
Native American magical reads
Incredible fantasy, horror, and mythobiography by Native authors
Anthropocene and the Wild
Literature & Human-Environment Relationships
The Literary Witches Oracle reading list
This is a list of books by the authors present in "The Literary Witches Oracle" deck, written by Taisia Kitaiskaia, illustrated by Katy Horan. A celebration of magical women writers.
Montana and its chilly magic
Montana / The West vibes for an immersion experiences in the wild, cold, prairies, featuring mostly MT authors
