books & protagonists that have layered experiences with, or perspectives on, the idea of technological or societal “progress” as a linear, inherent, and inevitable good (or evil), or with the overall passage of time and generational change causing a fear or feeling of impending obsolescence and distance from the natural world

Different books, same covers. Please share the copycats you've found!

just imagine the soundtrack for o brother, where art thou? playing here

A list of books about growing gardens both magical and real.

the strange collection

This list is for everyone who wants to experience autumn season with books so cozy and so full of romance and also get ready for Halloween

Books with rabbits on the cover (and hares for those who care to distinguish!) for my investigation as to what genre bunnies usually represent

I do note that 70% is horror, but I am biased in my reading so that doesn't mean anything yet.

Recommendations are welcome, just keep in mind I'm trying to avoid children and middle grade books and I'm very hesitant to include YA books- but please feel free to convince me.

Were you a wolf kid growing up? Did you play WolfQuest and fall in love with these animals and their ecosystem? Here’s the real story of how wolves were returned to YNP in 1995, and how they have survived since.

Some of these books focus on the people who made the reintroduction successful, and some focus on the stories of the wolves themselves. Some even deal with how we view wolves as a culture and society. Enjoy!

beloved tales in new gowns

Books I read, researched or considered for my masters thesis. Some are not strictly speaking orphans but only growing up without parents or the parent figures being absent from the story.

Books on the intersection of geology and mythology/folklore. Geomythology is an interdisciplinary science that exlores how natural phenomena are reflected in traditional stories.

Books to read with your sister, for your very special and exclusive book club

Even if they're not necessarily good, they have a soft spot in my heart for one reason or another.

Horror fiction that takes place in Pittsburgh, PA, "The Paris of Appalachia"

A little list of romance that is so fake you'll believe its real. And maybe the characters get confused as well?? Or maybe the faking is fake?

A list of books where a select group of people or friends are trapped together and they slowly start dying off

If you can’t get enough( hehe) of one, why not read them all