Back to school books aimed at middle graders- gr 4-7 or 8-12yo. Mostly fiction, but a mix of nonfiction too.

Books with main characters that are adrift, so to speak; in liminal spaces, across lifetimes, or perhaps in literal hell. Sometimes the journey is physical, sometimes it's existential.

𖥔 ݁ ˖ ☾ a treasure hunter’s reading list! 𖤓 .𖥔 ݁ ˖

(looking for) books about mudlarking, metal detecting, beachcombing, scavenging, dumpster-diving, magnet-fishing, bone/rock/shell/seaglass collecting, rockhounding, digging for treasure, exploring, etc.

please leave some recommendations!! ♡

the foundation of the woman written fantasy,

fiction with femme characters who are coded or commonly headcanoned as neurodivergent

A list of books and stories that Ali Smith mentions in her own books and stories. I love Smiths work and have only just thought to do this! I will update as I read and would appreciate input on ones I’ve missed 🙏

teenagers solving mysteries !

This started out as a list for some of my friends after a discussion whilst watching PHM. All of us had enjoyed the book, but there were some things about the plot that we felt the film did better, mainly the female characters. Since Sci-Fi is my favourite genre, I wanted to share some recs that made me love it as well as books that were on my radar After browsing the other lists and not seeing anything similar, I felt like I wanted to share it here too. Recs are welcome and encouraged!

Named after a collection of short stories, retelling the narrative, but told from the perspective of different background characters in Star Wars: A New Hope.

These are novels about that other perspective, and the novels that inspired them.

These books are chosen for “Read with Jenna” by Jenna Bush Hager.

Latest book added: July 2026

books to get you shivering your timbers about the state of the world

Nonfiction regarding paranormal activity - mostly ghosts, poltergeists and possessions.

Recs are welcome!

Did you saing? - Filipino for “did you make rice?”

Recipe books, cookbooks, and books that center on Filipino food.

Recs welcome! 💞

These books feature main characters and authors who struggle with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and medical journeys.

I originally made this list for a family member who needed some encouragement when hitting medical treatment dead-ends. Books are the way I show love, so I found some great options that offer a supportive viewpoint. I hope you find peace within these books🥰

Romances with slutty little academics and their even sluttier little glasses. It’s always the quiet ones

Anti-fairytale books that may remind you of Shrek This list has both whimsical Shrek-like books and anti-fairy tales, because why should we ignore all the layers under whimsy