Recs if you like Babbitt...
Um, actually... (It's Satire)
You loved Patrick Bateman. You wanted to be Jay Gatsby. You know all the rules about Fight Club. Well, do I have the list for you! Um, actually... is a list of books where the whole point went over people's heads. These novels handed readers a mirror and they wore it as a name badge instead. Always taking recommendations! (p.s. I am begging you to watch Um, Actually on Dropout TV... um, actually please watch anything/everything on Dropout TV)
Nobel prize winners in literature (authors)
Awarded annually to an author from any country, since 1901.
This list contains popular books from all the award winning authors.
Awards from 1901 -2025
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
I tried to find the latest version (2026).
to expand your world view
a collection of fiction and nonfiction texts on gender, race, culture, history, politics that feel like absolute must reads
Nobel Prize in Lit Authors
These authors won for all their lifeβs work, but hereβs each of their most notable books to get you started!
Not all authors are listed.
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
This is the compendium of books from the 2012 edition.
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