an extended version of my My Taste shelf.

Victorians would tell ghost stories on Christmas Eve, a practice dating back to Yule. This list includes titles perfect to recount over a fire with roasted chestnuts.

this is more for me because I’m obsessed with this trope in a book weapon, object, or place with a mind of its own; for better or for worse :)

Wings of Fire is a fantasy novel series about dragons, written by Tui T. Sutherland

Calling all theatre lovers: As former theatre major, I often envision books as if they were carried out on the stage in my mind. Some books stand out to me more than others. This is a list of those that I think would work really well.

I would also love to see more genres on the stage (ie horror, sci-fi fantasy). The plays I have seen which dip into these other genres are so innovative. Example: the UK’s production of 1984.

This is specifically for stage plays and not movies!

Books/Series featuring queer characters spanning both in identity and genre

Books about streamers. Litfic and horror

💜 yarnandbooks

Books that give Merlin vibes that are not related to the Arthurian legend. We have the banter, the atmosphere, the magic, but no sword in the stone for this one! Some will fit better than others, but I wanted an expansive list!

collection mostly horror books with a weird baby or child

Fated Mates (the duo) explains Fated Mates (the trope) on Fated Mates (the podcast).

A List of all of the books (all genres) written by author John Green.

Stories with sharp banter and a sweet finish.

Romantasy books with main characters that are 25 years of age or older. Choose from fae, shifters, vampires, witches and more. Only the first book of a series is included unless it is a standalone book or novella in an interconnected series.

or books that give me sadness tingles down to my fingers

i’m fine, you’re fine, we’re fine (not really - my heart is breaking)

Classics and other tales rhat are beinf resold but with a nystery/thriller slant.

None of the characters in these books do themselves any favors in being the heroes of their own stories. Some may be more likable than others, but they all are students in the art of self sabotage. Featuring hubris, obsession, greed, apathy, vanity, addiction, power & fame, or just plain old psychopathy. Some are humorous and some are decidedly not and some have a happy endings and some are tragic through and through. Either way, you’re in for a fascinating ride. Recommendations encouraged!

This list is part of a larger series lists of lesbian classics by decade! 1980s coming tomorrow!

(Mostly South) Korean fiction recommendations from several Korean culture and history courses.