Recs if you like Hello, Limerence: A Novel...

Lit fic books to read for the aesthetic

All the 2026 BOTM monthly, add on, and Allurial titles

Essential Japanese novels and short fiction, past and present.

If you’ve ever made eye contact with a mirror and said “this is a mess” but also “i’m kinda iconic for this,” congrats, this list is for you.

Books recommended by Dakota Johnson each month for her bookclub associated with her production company TeaTime Pictures!

In the bookclub IG channel her and her @teatime.pictures team also shared deep dives into the books and insights about them, often curated by the authors themselves ✨ From October 2026 the bookclub moved to Substack!

Books that are considered weird girl lit or have unhinged women.

"A series of books from indie and international voices for those who seek artistic expression over commercial appeal, elevated prose over action-packed plots, or the unconventional over the mainstream."

by dakota johnson