Recs if you like The Summer Book...
Books with Ghibli vibes
Books that inspired or are similar to Studio Ghibli films
1001 Books to Read Before You Die
Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.
quick reads for your untethered soul
Being human is hard! This list is for shorter stories/books/novellas that can help ground us, offer connection, and remind us of what truly matters in this dumpster fire of a world.
Please share your recs in the comments! Let's keep this list growing!
old age is not for the young
โWe live a full human life not by stopping at any stage, but by becoming all that is in us to become.โ โ Ursula K. Le Guin
Books that talk about or illustrate aging, elderhood, and living the last chapters of a life.
Classic Literature around the World
The intention of this list is to highlight classic literature from around the World. This is excluding the USA and UK from this list because they get enough attention. (Just kidding but also... not ๐คญ)
Curated by the PB community from ๐this PB club post please check out this club post for the original recommendation and any possible additions that I haven't added to the list.
Any suggestions welcome! I am special requesting suggestions from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. As long as the book is considered classic literature in your country, I want to hear about it!
The Brilliant Tove Jansson and The Magical Moomins
All books related to the talented and creative Tove Jansson and the cozy adventurous world of the Moomins ๐โจ
Quickies! Books that are 200 pages or less
I see a few lists on here with this theme, but they were short themselves - and I was looking for a more diverse selection. So, thought I'd make my own list and share it! Nice for reading goals, but mostly, I like breaking up the rhythm if I'm reading something exceptionally long.
book recs for blue readers
book recs for blue readers according to read your color on substack | updated periodically
You and I are Earth
Books (mostly fiction) with relationship to place/natural systems as a major theme. Recommendations welcome!
No plot just vibes โจ
A Beautiful Day In The Garden
A collection of books that are low stakes and full of beautiful scenery!
Iconic Finnish literature
Some of the most iconic Finnish books every Finnish person has read or at least acknowledge as timeless classics.
P.S. These authors have so many other captivating books but the ones chosen are the most popular of the bunch. Some books didn't have an English translation here but they're still worth reading if you're able to.
studio ghibli-esque worlds
books that capture the whimsical charm of beloved studio ghibli films, while grounding you in the beauty and reality of the world around us. note: These books are not necessarily cozy, much like the films themselves are not always comforting.
Books from Different Countries
In an attempt to read books from as many countries as possible, i compiled a little list... โค๏ธ
Books to help reconnect with nature (touch grass)
For when you need to get off your phone and be immersed in the beauty of the world!
sunlight and fleeting feelings
๐คหเฟ what is this feeling? stopping me in my tracks through my fingers, trickling oh, sweltering air~ take me back
just girls being girls
summer reads
stories of excess, sensuality, pleasure, adventure, reactivity, and eros, as well as stories that reflect the feeling of a summer holiday or the lethargy and fatigue of late summer
People on holiday (spring/summer)
Stories involving people on holiday during the warm months.
Woman in translation ๐โโ๏ธ๐ค
Reading translated fiction changed the trajectory of my life so I need to return the favor by promoting them more
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