Recs if you like To Paradise...

All of his picks since 2008, both summer reading lists and yearly round-ups.

books with a painting/artwork on the cover see the pinned comment for artwork details suggestions welcome 🚧this list is under construction🚧

An on-going attempt to track Asian authors in my Interested/TBR (and hopefully Finished) categories. Books are generally fiction/lit fic/fantasy with some memoirs. Authors span West to East Asia, the Asian diaspora, and mixed-race folx.

Fiction made by or about Asian settlers in Hawai'i and their connection to the indigenous and local community during U.S. America’s occupation. The experiences of Asian settlers in Hawai'i have contributed significantly to the current state of its local culture. Includes historical and modern-day settings; the rich history has shaped these Asian communities to what they are today. Suggestions very welcome! *More info in comments!

sagas that span centuries

as always, open to suggestions!

Focused on stories with beautiful prose, depth, and explore the intricate realities of the LGBTQ+ experience. Sub-genres could range from historical, contemporary, science fiction, magical realism, and classics (even romance!).

I will continue to update this, so comment if you have more!

dystopian: relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.

A place to see all books included in The Audacious Book Club run by Roxane Gay.

I’m not affiliated at all. I just enjoy these recommendations and wanted one place to see them all here on Pagebound.

Check out audacity.substack.com for more info! They do book discussions for the current month.

Books that span epic time periods including both historical and futuristic. Not time travel focussed but multiple time points from the past to the future.

We all need a good cry sometimes

Note: I will be deleting my PB account within the next two weeks, and I believe this list will be erased. Feel free to screenshot it if you see anything that interests you! ☺️ 3/17/2026

Includes paintings on the cover, as well as large features in the story. All genres as long as it's fiction. Recommendations very welcome! (I haven't read most of these books)

on a quest to diversify my bookshelf