Recs if you like The Language of Liars...
Finally some good fucking worldbuilding
SFF with worldbuilding that informs the plot, prose, characters, and underlying narrative in deeply meaningful, intentional, and complex ways, so much so that changing the world means changing the shape of the story itself. Or: worldbuilding that goes beyond simple set dressing and becomes a vehicle for the story and narrative. Always open to recs and suggestions! β€οΈ
Non-Humans & Empathy (Fiction, Realistic)
One of several Non-Humans & Empathy -themed lists by @Myth.Ink (See also: Non-Fiction, GNs/Manga+, Youth Titles, Creature Feature, & the Official @Myth.Ink Curation) | This list is the FICTION-realistic edition, including fictional interactions and considerations of interactions between plausibly realistic non-human beings of all types (trees, robots, animals, ai, aliens, objects, science-experiment beings, etc) and humans, empathy and lack thereof. | Suggestions more than welcome!
See the Ultra-Curated Myth.Ink Reads list πHERE
Badge Gremlins
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.
Really Short Standalone SFF Reads
Speculative (sci-fi, fantasy, horror etc.) novellas less than 200 pages long that are either standalone or read like a standalone story
Fantastical Memory
Books where memories are lost, gained, preserved, encountered, or otherwise altered through means that are not of this world. Work in progress, suggestions always welcome!
2026 Anticipated Book Releases βΉ ΰ£ͺβ§ββΊ π
Just a list of books coming out in 2026 that Iβm really excited for :) it will be updated as the months go by! It will be a mix of: high fantasy, romance fantasy, sci-fi, gothic, horror, lit fic, historical fiction, retellings, poetry, romance, & more!!
books to read in one sitting
short books around 200 pages or less that you can easily read in one sitting! for those who just want a quick read or those trying to hit their reading goals ! i tried to include a variety of genres including lit fic, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, thriller, etc.
Talking with Aliens
Speculative fiction about linguistics, translation, and communication with other species. Please share recs, I love this niche and want to read more.
Linguistics in SFF
Science fiction and fantasy books that prominently feature linguistics, or language more broadly, as a central theme or important (worldbuilding) element.
Ant Sized Books that Pack a Punch
Books under 300 pages that leave a lasting impression
Master Sci-Fi List
Want to escape to somewhere "out of this world"? This list is for you! Let me know if I'm missing any of your favorites!!
Short nβ (not necessarily) Sweet
Books under 250 pages
We're Going on a Trip!
Books featuring methods of unusual transportation ranging from whales to bodyswapping to umbrellas and everything in between. Originally designed for the r/Fantasy 2026 bingo.
Language in SFF
hello language nerds :D this list is for any sci-fi or fantasy that involves language! i wanna keep the criteria for this is pretty loose, so examples that might fit could include (but arenβt limited to):
-an author creating a new language for their story (think elvish in tolkienβs middle-earth or the belter creole from the expanse)
-an author using the study of linguistics in their story (like rf kuangβs babel)
language or linguistics just needs to play an important role in the story!
2 Nickles, But It's Weird That It Happened Twice
Pairs of books that have odd similarities, from titles (ie 7 Evelyns) to plots.
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