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“Tao po!” (“I’m human!”) is a greeting used to check if someone’s home. It originated from a pre-colonial belief that monsters, or aswang, couldn’t imitate speech. People would call out “Tao po, hindi aswang!” (“I’m human, not a monster!”) to reassure homeowners and to be invited inside. If a visitor knocks without speaking, beware! This list features Filipino horror and supernatural novels, where horror is not only from monsters and magic, but also from the grim realities of Filipino society.

Fiction and non-fiction books to help understand the long history of the Philippines' struggles in the hands of its political leaders and the devastation of natural disasters, in the wake of recent 2025 events.

open to recs and corrections!

literature from the philippines or filipino / filipinx diaspora focusing on queer & trans experiences

recommendations are welcome!

fantasy books written by filipino authors

Authors from the Philippines & the diaspora

Join me on a cozy tour of the United States and beyond! Cozy mysteries are low stakes, high enjoyment, and an excellent palate cleanser. And reading a cozy mystery about surroundings you recognize or would like to explore just adds to the fun! This list features cozy mystery, first-in-series books set in Connecticut!

Join me on a cozy tour of the United States and beyond! Cozy mysteries are low stakes, high enjoyment, and an excellent palate cleanser. And reading a cozy mystery about surroundings you recognize or would like to explore just adds to the fun! This list features cozy mystery, first-in-series books set in Colorado!

Romance and Romantasy Books originally published in Germany or German speaking countries. It's an ongoing project, so I am open to recommondations

Nonfiction that'll blow your mind, especially if you grew up in the North American School System. Get ready to learn!

My May hopefuls!!! Come buddy read some of these with me!!!!

Standalone fantasy books that won't make you invest your life in a dozen installments

I am in no way an expert on this topic but me and my reading circle has been meaning to incorporate more Palestine Genocide relevant books in our readings.

Representations of the black experience through fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction.

A collection of non-fiction books that touch upon the stories of the natural world, and all the people who live among it. (Or, as an astronomer once said: "I love stories, and the story of our universe is the grandest one we have") Always open to suggestions!

Romance books featuring love stories between two women that will make you swoon!