Recs if you like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof...

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.

I tried to find the latest version (2026).

Keeping up with the 700+ books featured on Overdue since 2013

Every book recommended by members of the band (except for the one that must not be named). Most of these were recommended by Lucy Dacus. If you are sitting on more books which any member of the band recommended, please hit me up and I will update the list!

US Southern Studies Books [in progress]

Hrcyed 3.0

Because realistically what else can you do to pass the time when you’re a vampire? Eternity is a longgggggg time.

Iconic classic literature published pre-WWII, selected for immersive storytelling and expansive narratives suited to summer reading. These novels reward long reading sessions with richly drawn settings, layered plots, and timeless prose.

If you love… immersive classics, long novels, richly built worlds, and losing track of time while reading