Recs if you like Cold Comfort Farm...
1001 Books to Read Before You Die
Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.
Stardew Valley Vibes
Books that remind me of the game Stardew Valley! Coziness, cottage-core, and a hint of magic.
Mending Used to Be Normal
An incomplete list of fiction that casually mentions darning, patching, or otherwise repairing clothing and textiles, or where characters explicitly wear mended garments. I'm gonna be real with you, the number of books I've discovered mending in is so large I can't remember them all, so expect this list to grow as I continue to read and re/discover.
Suggestions welcome!
Wanna mend your own clothes? Check out my nonfiction list Opting Out of Fast Fashion! 🙂
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
I tried to find the latest version (2026).
mentioned in “This Book Made Me Think of You”
The ultimate bookish read!
Classics List
List of classics for those interested in the genre.
Bestsellers Of The 20th Century (UK)
The number 1 bestsellers for each year. 1900-1999
pastoral England
classic novels where the depiction of rural, pastoral England is a notable feature
BBC The Big Read
In April 2003 the BBC's Big Read began the search for the nation's best-loved novel, and we asked you to nominate your favourite books.
Wacky and Witty
Early 2000s coded humorous novels. Probably vaguely (or explicitly) politically incorrect, focused more on zany one-liners and witticisms than the plot--but not always! Character heavy, typically with an ensemble cast. Fun and feisty. (This list is currently male heavy, so please recommend female authors to add!)
