One of my favourite genres: Women and girl sleuths solving mysteries! I’ve tried only to include one book per series to not clog up the list too much. Happy to get recommendations in the comments as this is definitely my comfort genre!

All books published by Canadian author Heather O'Neill, for those who want to read her works completely.

This list is for readers who adore the stories brought to life through minalima’s stunning illustrated editions. We’ll be sharing our love for the books, the storytelling and the beautiful illustrations that make each edition feel so special. From hidden details to interactive elements, this is a space to appreciate the creativity, craftsmanship and wonder behind every page.

All books published by Canadian author Miriam Toews for those who want to read her works completely.

queer hockey romance books

Fiction and nonfiction about expedition, exploration and cultural anthropology

A curated assortment of clean, age-appropriate books for girls ages 11-14, featuring picks from across genres, all with younger protagonists, light or no romance, and minimal heavy content; perfect for readers transitioning between middle grade and young adult who want engaging stories that feel safe, fun, and comfortable.

Joseph Fink (one of the writers of WTNV) gave us a recommendation list on Tiktok for fans of the podcast, so I thought it would be nice to bring it here.

Horror set in or around the Arctic and Antarctic Circles

A list just for The Chronicles of Narnia!

Please make this a good, safe, and healthy environment. Do your best to not give away spoilers unless you make sure they will be announced at the beginning of your comment before they are listed! No bullying, harassment, or anything mean! All humans are made in the image of God!✝️🫶🏼

romances (and a couple genre-benders) about first love, especially those about childhood, teen, or college friends becoming more

books about space and other planets

Books about the nature of the fantastic (and the lives of some of its most ardent devotees) for those of us who'd like to leave the comfort of our Hobbit holes and brave the wilderness of nonfiction.

books about time slips, loops, travel, and alternate realities

If you read mangas as a child, then stopped, and want to start reading them again, but this time with adult characters, here is a list 🙂. (Where the first volume represents the whole series.)

Recommendations are welcome 😉.

books about actors, artists, dancers, musicians, writers, and other creatives

(famous) authors writing about theirs mothers or their (complicated) relationships with their mothers

memoirs & non-fiction

A list that is always growing

A list of First books in Fantasy series (or standalones) published in 1980s-2000s written by female authors.

books on writing (poetry, fiction, etc.)