"...I recalled the artists who had done their work in gulags, prison cells, hospital beds; who did their work while hounded, exiled, reviled, pilloried. And those who were executed... this is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal." —Toni Morrison

Nonfiction about the politics of art & craft. More to come.

Books read by Oshkosh readers in March!

series + standalones that actually feel like a different word (and are more about fantasy-type things than romance-type things).

Inspired by the NFL Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which starred Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio as the musical headliner here is a collection of books to accompany the rich history, culture, and messaging artfully displayed by Bad Bunny.

Part 3: Paraguay to Venezuela

solely based on vibes

solely based on vibes

do clowns make you feel funny in your tummy? 🤡 here is a list of clown books that span multiple genres, from nonfiction to horror to smut

side note: I do love the clown community here in los angeles and I love clown comedy so this is in no way a hateful list

as always, taking any and all suggestions!

A growing list of books by LGBTQ+ authors of Muslim backgrounds (or from the general SWANA region) and/or focusing on such experiences in the text.

Based on books I have read or keen to do so. Recommendations are welcome

based purely off of vibes

this is purely based on vibes

A list of books set across different countries

"The end is already written. Your actions are up to you, you can choose to get off this ride whenever. We both know you won't do it." Recs from my Pagebound Club post about circular storytelling

Why settle when you can have a monster obsessed with you.

Monster, Mermen, Alien, Entity, Demons, Vampires, Wolf, Orc, ect.

Horror, Fantasy, Romance, and Smut.

Straight & queer

Standalone & series Only first books in series were added because why would you read a second book if you didn't like the first.

Romance and erotica filled with tantalizing terror, where one or more of the MCs is aroused by the presence of fear, either by being frightened or being the one to frighten. Extra points for masked menacers, chainsaw chases, or other forms of spooky stimulation.

For all the shatter me lovers

There are four books featured in each separate chapter that connects the characters to the bookshop. I thought I would compile them into a list to be able to go back to read, or reread, for myself and possibly others as well!