Recs if you like To Paradise...
Barack Obama's favorite books
All of his picks since 2008, both summer reading lists and yearly round-ups.
night at the museum
books with a painting/artwork on the cover see the pinned comment for artwork details suggestions welcome ๐งthis list is under construction๐ง
Asian Authors
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.
AAPI Highlight: Asians and Hawai'i
Fiction made by or about Asian settlers in Hawai'i and their connection to the indigenous and local community during U.S. Americaโs 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!
hundreds upon hundreds of years
sagas that span centuries
as always, open to suggestions!
Queer Literary Fiction
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 book recs
dystopian: relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
the AIDS crisis depicted in fiction
The Audacious Book Club
A place to see all books included in The Audacious Book Club run by Roxane Gay.
Iโm 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.
Past Present Future
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.
Read It and Weep
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! โบ๏ธ 3/17/2026
Fiction featuring Dutch painters/paintings
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)
literary fiction by bipoc
on a quest to diversify my bookshelf
