Recs if you like The Time Machine...
Badge Gremlins
Shorter books (under 200 pages) that are part of at least one quest. Many are also in the public domain, making them easily accessible when you want to grind for that next badge.
1001 Books to Read Before You Die
Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.
Lucy Dacus Recommendations 💛
Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.
Bite Size Sci-Fi
Dive into these science fiction books that are shorter than 300 pages!
As always, open to any suggestions for additions to this list! 🙂
Really Short Standalone SFF Reads
Speculative (sci-fi, fantasy, horror etc.) novellas less than 200 pages long that are either standalone or read like a standalone story
you think you just fell out of the coconut tree?
"you exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you" sci-fi edition canon sci-fi authors (before the year 2000) that have shaped the science fiction we have today. suggestions are enthusiastically welcome ✨ (1 book per author)
Ologies Podcast Suggestions
Ologies is a weekly science podcast hosted by Alie Ward. Each episode, Ward interviews an expert from a distinct scientific field.
This unofficial list contains book suggestions made by the host or by her guests. I avoided extremely technical books or papers. Currently from episode 1 to 525 More details on these books and their associated episodes in my ever evolving spreadsheet.
In the spreadsheet there are also books not found on Goodreads and general book recommendations (like the entire bibliography of a specific author or group of people)
Adventures Through Time
Here (and there and then) be time travelers!
Penguin's 100 Must-Read Classics
Penguin asked its readers in 2022 for the must-read classics. This is that list!
books to read in one sitting
short books around 200 pages or less that you can easily read in one sitting! for those who just want a quick read or those trying to hit their reading goals ! i tried to include a variety of genres including lit fic, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, thriller, etc.
Internet Archive Saves the Day! (And My Wallet)
Inspired to create a list by a post from @mmyth, I thought it would be nice to have a list of quest books you can download and read for free via Internet Archive. Recommendations gladly accepted. Happy reading ya'll!
(Please note this will ONLY contain books found through Internet Archive and no other sources, I don't want to run into possible mistakes and copyright headaches.)
Update: This list will also include books you can borrow through Open Library, a part of Internet Archive. In addition, this will only show English-language availability.
Dystopian fiction for these dystopian times
The books that have always been there, warning that these things might be coming if we don't change. So pick one up, grab a fridge cigarette, and let it sharpen your rage into something constructive.
Penguin's 100 Must Read Classics
I'm going to read every book every
Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Books
50 books that involve time travel or parallel universes
What's the story, Wishbone?
Every book depicted on PBS's Wishbone (1995–1997)
quest busters pt. 5
sci-fi literary canon
sci-fi which has had an immeasurable impact on the genre or on the world (or the sci-fi i would include in my college course syllabus).
bite-sized dystopia
dystopian novels under 200 pages, including short stories
✨️🐌 Under 300 pages for everyone! 🐌✨️
No specific theme here I've just found books over time. All books are under 300 pages and I hope you find something you enjoy!
Short n’ (not necessarily) Sweet
Books under 250 pages
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