Recs if you like Rules...

Do you, like me, often find yourself looking at a book cover thinking, "Y'all are doing waaay too much." Why are book covers so dang extra nowadays? Here are some books that appeal to me simply because they have covers that don't look like a 19 year old with Photoshop barfed a bunch of design elements on a book and called it a day. Some I've read, some are on the TBR. And to all the authors and publishers out there, K.I.S.S.

Or, a list where all of the books are titles of Mitski songs/albums🎵

(I have not read any of these, I just thought this would be a fun concept lol)

Complete as of August 2026.

Books that were nominated for the John Newbery Medal for distinguished contributions to juvenile literature but did not win Currently lists nominees up to 2024

Books featuring neurodivergent main characters (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing disorder, etc.), where neurodivergence is not just mentioned but plays a significant role or is central to the story. Any suggestions for additional books are appreciated!

all choices from read with reagan.