There was a period of time in the 90s when a specific trope was EVERYWHERE: The Weird Girl(s) Do Something Interesting. Me and my friends read. them. all. Which was fine because many Weird Girl Books were Part of Weird Girl Series with 50+ books. -- Due to the limitations of publishing in the past (and the present, lbr.), all of these protagonists will be presented as cis girls, and they will likely be white. If anyone knows of diverse picks for this list PLEASE suggest them in the comments!

This is a list of books that at least one person thinks you should read. A book that, no matter who you are, is worth giving a try. Out there in the world, this is someone's favourite book. They wish absolutely everyone they know would sit down and read it. Will you give any of these a chance?

Summertime reads that feel nostalgic and thrilling, topped with melted marshmallows.

kenopsia; (n.) The haunting emptiness of a place once filled with life but now eerily quiet.. 🌻 ellipsism; (n.) A deep sadness from realizing you'll never know the full story of history or the future.. 🌒

Romance books that center around a couple whose marriage is in crisis

Surreal stories for a weirder winter

Fantasy stories with weird and imaginative worldbuilding. Recommendations are welcome!

For me and my childhood self

Books with morally grey anti-heroines, psychological manipulation, celebrity/media obsession, and dark obsession. These recommendations encapsulates elements of the Korean drama, Dear X.

These books mirror Tempest’s intense political friction by throwing sharp, highly capable protagonists into the crosshairs of global intelligence wars, state betrayals, and international conspiracies. Based on the Korean Drama, Tempest.

These books explore the painstaking mastery of traditional heritage crafts and the fierce grit required to save a family workshop from ruin. Similarly to the chinese drama, The Heir.

Books that captures Love 020's blend of gaming/virtual worlds, academic genius, mutual respect, and smooth, green flag romance.

Books that captures LBFAD's high-fantasy scale by pairing soft-hearted heroines with arrogant, emotionless supreme rulers whose icy hearts are thawed by unexpected devotion. Through forced magical tethers, celestial war politics, and sweeping emotional sacrifices, each story mirrors the intoxicating shift from hostile captive dynamic to fierce, universe-defying protection.

Book about artisan crafts, economic maneuvers, trade route politics, and slow burn partnership/relationship. Similar to the chinese drama, The Story of Pearl Girl.

For those interested in books with a blend of secret identities, rivalries turned alliances, and high-energy fantasy, these books encapsulates the very essence of the chinese drama, Love in the Clouds, while still being unique.

robots are here and they're bringing...old gender roles? read these books to get to the heart of the intersection of robotics, sexuality, and gender. will we create something new or slip into old patterns?

We met in the wild and made a book club about it, and now it’s everybody’s problem

For the ones interested in books about enemy to lovers in political marriages, military strategy, and female adaptability in enemy lines. This is based on the chinese drama, The Prisoner of Beauty.

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