Recs if you like Closely Watched Trains...
Czech books and classics
The best Czech books translated to english
6
Pitch Black Comedy
"Turn me over, I'm done on this side!" โSt. Lawrence, whilst roasting on a spit
Gallows humor, black comedy, l'humour noir โ whatever you call it, this is the place for it. This list includes Andrรฉ Breton's seminal anthology of dark humor, a number of the works excerpted in this anthology, and beyond. You can find a link to the complete contents of Breton's anthology in the comments.
Want more weird humor? Check out my list Nitpicky Neuroticism (Comedy Edition)!
7
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
I tried to find the latest version (2026).
2
Criterion Films Based on Novels
Because good movies appreciate good stories first. Adding more to this all the time!
0
Around the World in Fiction
2
Penguin Archive - 90 years of Penguin books
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin books. No particular order as there is no need. I will try and input the actual cover. This is such an amazing collection of works from literally 90 authors, the perfect way to try new genres and find your next fave author.
0
