in which characters (real and fictional) deal with being refugees, exiles, or immigrants, sometimes staying in exile and sometimes journeying back home “if mastering the language is too hard, only be patient; the telegram imploring your return won’t need translation.”

A collection of mostly Asian literature that just have the most whimsical feel to them. They’re feel good, but they will make you cry and think deeply about the world around you.

Nonfiction books about tattoos! The historic, sociological and cultural significance of tattooing and tattoo art. Will aim to be intersectional and a diverse range of approaches.

Every queer book I’ve ever read and loved. Some might be cliche, cringe, or basic, but I don’t care. Enjoy! I certainly did :)

Note: this list includes both queer-focused novels (romance) and novels of other genres that have queer main characters. Also it will have a lot of Casey McQuiston.

My favorite 📚

Beyond human intelligence

Existentialist books, tell me your favorites!

I love anthologies. Short fiction curated around a theme or a collection by an author I like have been some of the most rewarding reading I’ve ever done. The following are some of my favorites, from sci-fi, to dystopian, to YA, with a few of my favorite short fiction collections from single authors in there as well (particularly those who’s work falls into the sci-fi, fantasy or speculative genres)

Work in Progress

Books series I need to finish

in which a shifter-character is mistaken for a normal animal and treated accordingly

may also include non-humans (eg. aliens) not realising humans are sentient and keeping them like literal pets

iowa city, where everyone seems to be writing a book — alum authors of the iowa writers' workshop

Came for the plot. Stayed because apparently I have no self-control. 🌶️😂

Books suggested to go along with/for fans of Emily Wilde’s Series

queer? yes. fall? halloween? spooky? fantasy? mystical? all and more? yes probably?!

Inspired to create a list by a post from mmyth, I thought it would be nice to have a list of quest books you can download and read for free via Internet Archive. Recommendations gladly accepted. Happy reading ya'll! (Please note this will ONLY contain books found through Internet Archive and no other sources, I don't want to run into possible mistakes and copyright headaches.)

Mental health rep in romance

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

accidental pregnancy

Books that I can imagine finding within The Legend of Zelda universe. With some changes to the setting, of course.