Recs if you like The House of Mirth...

Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.

Overlooked, lesser known classics from all over the world and of many genres.

This list also exists as a book club on Fable under the same name.

This list includes Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, Louisa May Alcott, and L M Montgomery

List of classics for those interested in the genre.

atmospheric historical novels about women, secrets, and the dangerous gap between what is shown to the world and what is true. It is often told through the lens of a significant object or artwork.

The series by the feminist publisher virago of forgotten classics by women.

Extravagance, race and class division, pettiness, and wars of etiquette. If you loved the HBO historical drama, here is a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles that are set in or written about the people of that era.

Books set in or around the Edwardian and Gilded Age

Books to enjoy in the summer months.

the popular books from tartt's favorite authors, alongside works specifically recommended by her. (as mentioned on tartt's Rivista Studio interview mainly, compiled very graciously by tumblr user ambxtxo)

Takes places during 1900-1930

2026's four selected books and all related additional reading

A simple reading through the decades (1807-1997) challenge focused on deeply flawed characters and societal critiques with a few slight thematic depatures to keep things fresh because that's how I like to read. Some decades are repesented more heavily than others. I put this together in an attempt to make myself a more widely-read person. Suggestions welcome!