Recs if you like The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie...

Shorter books (under 200 pages) that are part of at least one quest. Many are also in the public domain, making them easily accessible when you want to grind for that next badge.

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

books w/ full names in the title (mostly fiction)

Books set in my favourite city - Edinburgh, Scotland

the name’s Bond. Alexz Bond. 😂

always taking suggestions for books with a full name in the title.

classic & modern classic literature by women. limiting myself to one book per author. please let me know who i've missed!

A list published by The Guardian on 5/16/2026, as voted on by authors, critics, and academics worldwide.

The Guardian Top 100 Best Novels

Time Magazine’s All-Time Best 100 English Language Novels from 1923 to 2005 as published in 2005.

No specific theme here I've just found books over time. All books are under 300 pages and I hope you find something you enjoy!

Time Magazine’s compilation of the 100 best novels published since 1923.

(101 because “The Berlin Stories” is an omnibus of “Mr Norris Changes Trains” and “Goodbye To Berlin.”)

Books written by Scottish authors/set in Scotland ~ will be editing as I try to read more Scottish literature

Classic works of literature with Catholic themes or authors

This list will showcase the vast amount of Scottish Literature available, from the late medieval period to the present day. Partly inspired by there only being a few Scottish books on the 'British Classics' quest. Alba gu bràth!

(This is not exhaustive! Just 100 or so books that vaguely trace the development of Scottish Literature.)

Books saved the narrator in "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal" by Jeanette Winterson. Books may yet save us. This is a list of all the books mentioned & referenced in the novel. Feel free to comment any that I missed

List of classics for those interested in the genre.

Books that are perfect for back to school and the start of autumn!

Books that are 200 pages or less. A compelling story doesn’t need to be long. Short stories included too.

In May 2026 the Guardian published a list of the 100 greatest novels published in English of all time. The list was created based on votes from authors, critics, and academics.

Due to an error, the list originally included The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley instead of The Stranger by Albert Camus. Both are included here, as an unofficial 101 best novels