Fantasy books you can read instead of Harry Potter
JK Rowling is a bigot who uses her platform to hurt transfolks and other marginalized groups (plus she literally just quoted Mein Kampf on the bird site). If you're still supporting her in 2025, don't bother talking to me.






Hopecore books
For when things seem hopeless. We can always try again and again โค๏ธ
This list is a community project, I asked in the club and received multiple suggestions which I then added onto a list: fiction and nonfiction, fantasy, contemporary, sci-fi, the main theme is just hope. Some people said their recommendation might not fit very well but I added it anyways.
Also, in the og post, I mentioned The Good Place and if people have recommendations tending to that, so some books are related to that.






The Ultimate Collection of Fantasy Standalones
Perfect for fantasy lovers with not enough hours in the day!
Feel free to mention any I missed in the comments ๐






studio ghibli vibes โงโห โ๏ธ ๐ชทโ
books that feel like watching a studio ghibli film ๐ฑ โหโง ๏พ.






The Cozy Cauldron ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ธ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐ฏ
This list is a comfort-reads pantry of low-stakes fantasy where food and drink are the magic. Every pick centers a kitchen, cafรฉ, tea room, coffee bar, bakery, cocktail or anything food as the heart of the story, with conflicts that stay gentle, community-minded plots, and endings that leave you soothed rather than stressed. Cozy, sensory escapes and character growth over battles!






low stakes & low stress
my ideal bedtime read because I will stay up until 3 am if I get too invested in or anxious/stressed about a plot






Every vampire book (not) under the sun
The goal: to have the most comprehensive complete list of vampire books, fiction and otherwise, in the world. Then? Iโll read them all.
Please send recs <3






Voracious Visual Vampires
Variety in the form of Vampires in bookish Visual media like comics/graphic novels/manga/etc!
All ages & content levels included
New/in-progress + Updated over time.
Recommendations welcome! (Bonus if queer)






make sure to eat your fruits and vegetables!
do you remember The Wiggles song โFruit Saladโ? or maybe โI Like to Eat Apples and Bananasโ? what about any song from Veggietales like โThe Pirates Who Donโt Do Anythingโ?
this list is freshly harvested and full of books with (specifically) fruits and veggies in the title or on the cover ๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅญ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐ฅ
some are more appropriate than others ๐
as always, please feel free to suggest any books I missed!






BITE ME! Vampiric Reads ๐ง๐ป






Be Queer, Read Graphic Novels! ๐๐
You didn't have the mood to read but still wanna read something? And also, you're queer? Let's be proud of being queer together by reading!
This title is inspired by the phrase: Be Gay, Do Crime
Feel free to recommend some into the list!!






Foodie Favorites
Books that have a high focus on food. Food in the title, food on the cover, baking/cooking as a career/hobby, etc.






Finding Hope and Whimsy
Books that feel like a warm hug and leave us feeling hopeful and whimsical, a little light amidst the dark. For the days we cannot have any more reality but instead need a cup of fluffy dreams and a pick-me-up and some optimism for the future






Graphic Novels Galore!
Looking for your next graphic novel read? Check out this list!






Fall Cozy Nook collection
Cozy and heartwarming reads - literary hug on a chilly day <3






๐๐ summerween vibes ๐๐ป
books for when you just cant wait for halloween






Illustrated Narratives
Complete list of graphic novels I've read across multiple genres and maturity levels. Includes standalones and series.
Read at your own risk. Some are good and others let's pretend they don't exist.
Recommendations are always welcome, feel free to comment.






Ooooo Pictures! But for Tweens
Middle Grade Graphic Novels because everyone loves pictures with their words! Feel free to suggest more!






Golden Hour (Graphic Novels)
Need to finish your montly/yearly goal? Starts summoning graphic novels ๐ซ (multi-genre options included)๐
Some titles may be more suitable for mature readers. Please feel free to leave a comment if you'd like some guidanceโบ๏ธ
*Nb: Not all are standalone, some are a series๐ผ Webcomics listed below have been published and have print editions๐ต






The COZIEST of cozy fantasy graphic novels
If soup and tea and a fire and a blanket with family on a crisp autumn night or lemonade and a meadow and a picnic blanket on a early summer day was a book
Please send me recommendations :)





