Recs if you like When We Lost Our Heads...
an ongoing sapphic masterlist of books (1600+)
in progress
Basically, a huge list of every book I ever heard features sapphic characters.
I have not read all of these, so I cannot be sure of the amount of the time on page of the sapphic characters or of the quality of the books.
Some of these I do not plan to read at all, since they are not my style. If you feel like a book doesn't belong here, let me know.
For my favs / read, check out my other lists & shelves.
Open to suggestions for more titles.
Don't shoot the messenger.
Books that feel like an A24 film
Books that are atmospheric, emotionally unsettling, beautifully written, a little weird, and linger long after you finish them.
Pagebound Readalongs
I couldnt find a list of these yet, so i made one! You may not be able to collect the badges anymore, but if youโre a completionist like me; here are all the books of the pagebound seasonal readalongs and the special event readalongs!
Gay people can never flirt normally
Books with obsessive and/or codependent queer relationships (relationship doesn't have to be canon but the vibesโข should be there)
Well, you have options
Book titles that represent reasons you might go to the doctor, what you might say to each other, or what treatments might be offered to cure your ailments. It's up to you to decide what is what๐
(This is not a commentary on these books or authors! The focus of this list is purely on the titles---but if you find a favorite new read here, I'd love to know๐คญ)
we were girls together
books about the beauty and heartbreak of lifelong, ever-evolving female friendships. oh, to have been children together! to have grown up together, or to have grown apart!
A Picture of Pagebound
Book titles that illustrate things Pagebound users might do or say, or titles that might describe the app or its users. Recommendations are welcome (this is meant to be fun, please do not suggest titles that are rude or aggressive)!
This list is not a commentary on these books---the focus is purely on the titles!
Canada, eh!
Canadian authors writing books set in Canada.
HRCYED 3.0 x Pagebound Quests (Titles Edition)
If we are going to do Qwordy's the Hardest Reading Challenge You'll Ever Do 3.0 - we should probably get some Pagebound badges along the way! I'm specifically going to be adding books from Quests and readalongs that go past the July start date and match at least one of these title prompts: Periodic Table, Familial Terms, Rainbow of Words (also Joseph's coat), Numerical Titles, Titular Counting 5+, Pun in the Title, and First & Last Name in the Title. Recommendations welcome!
Fucked up relationships but make it sapphic
Romantic or not we love a good situationship or just a wtfship. Especially when it's sapphic.
I will keep adding to the list when I find new books fitting it
Sapphic Historical Fiction
Stories that tell the tale of sapphic life and love throughout time
Literally crafty characters
Sometimes the main character is into fiber arts, sometimes a side character is hand embroidering a jean jacket for her wife. All recs and craft types welcome.
dreamy whimsical listless
in which nothing happens or a lot happens, but sometimes it feels like nothing at all.
also known as: lit fic that feels like a dream or a nightmare or a hallucination.
driving down country roads listening to noah kahan
books that feel like you are driving 60 mph down a country road on a late summer day (leaning closer to a crisp fall day) while feeling complicated, nostalgic, and a little messed up inside ๐๐
(posting because i am TOOO excited about the release of noah's new album!! additional recs are more than welcome!)
Itโs okay to judge a book by itโs cover!
Beautiful books for when your monthly reading roundup needs a little facelift ๐
The Underbelly
Period Crime Fiction & Grimdark Fantasy๐คโ๏ธ Heists, gangs, speakeasies, schemes and dark alleyways. Stories that center around characters from a criminal underworld. For fans of Pirates of the Carribean, GoT and Arcane.
Iโm tired of trilogies ๐
Amazing books that standalone! This list is made up of books that donโt have sequels, arenโt part of series, just single books that can be read and enjoyed in one go! Iโm open to any suggestions about books from any genre!
the formative queer experience of a codependent friendship/relationship
codependent yaoi/yuri/queer situationships, friendship or relationships ๐ some may be toxic. open to suggestions especially sapphic ones
โจ๏ธ๐โจ๏ธThe power of friendshipโจ๏ธ๐โจ๏ธ
Maybe the one piece was the friendships we made along the way.
These are all the suggestions the community graciously provided after I asked for friendship book recs (plus some of my own).
This list include all types of friendship dynamics from wholesome and life-affirming to toxic and obsessive. Enjoy!
unhinged obsession
love and hate really are the same thing if the obsession runs deep enough
