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.

None of the characters in these books do themselves any favors in being the heroes of their own stories. Some may be more likable than others, but they all are students in the art of self sabotage. Featuring hubris, obsession, greed, apathy, vanity, addiction, power & fame, or just plain old psychopathy. Some are humorous and some are decidedly not and some have a happy endings and some are tragic through and through. Either way, you’re in for a fascinating ride. Recommendations encouraged!

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.

This is the compendium of books from the 2012 edition.

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)

Books set in or around the Edwardian and Gilded Age

Books to enjoy in the summer months.

A little ennui here, a little disillusionment there.

Takes places during 1900-1930

2026's four selected books and all related additional reading