Recs if you like The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano...
1001 Books to Read Before You Die
Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.
Slavery Through Voices
Diverse perspectives on slavery through powerful books spanning memoir, fiction, and history. From frontline accounts to reflective histories. In collaboration with heathersdesk.
Black British history
A collection of histories, memoirs, and historical fiction in anticipation of Black History Month here in the UK. Credit to blackhistorymonth.org.uk for some of these suggestions. If you have any recommendations, leave a comment.
Widening the Canon: Diverse Classics
Inspired by some comments I saw regarding classics being too straight white male oriented. There are lots of classics that aren't, but unfortunately don't always get as much recognition. Hoping this list might help those interested expand their range of classics. Non-exhaustive and taking suggestions!
Voices from the Past
First person accounts throughout history, focusing on marginalized groups.
Babel References
Books or poems that were mentioned in the book 'Babel' by R.F.Kuang. (Not every single one but most that I made note of)
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
This is the compendium of books from the 2012 edition.
The Telegraph’s “50 greatest books of all time”
On August 9, 2026, The Telegraph published a list of “The 50 greatest books of all time” by Jake Kerridge
Non-Fiction Classics
For understanding what the hell is going on in life. Biographies, essays, histories, philosophy, etc.
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