My 2026 Reading List
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Back to School- Middle Grade
Back to school books aimed at middle graders- gr 4-7 or 8-12yo. Mostly fiction, but a mix of nonfiction too.
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The scenic route to oblivion
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.
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mudlarking, metal detecting, & more!
π₯ έ Λ βΎ a treasure hunterβs reading list! π€ .π₯ έ Λ
(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!! β‘
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back log of woman in Fantsy
the foundation of the woman written fantasy,
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ShakespeaRetellings
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she's undiagnosed but everyone's pretty sure
fiction with femme characters who are coded or commonly headcanoned as neurodivergent
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Books and Stories Ali Smith mentions
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 Iβve missed π
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if it weren't for you meddling kids!
teenagers solving mysteries !
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to be read
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D&D Inspired
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Sci-Fi not written by Cis White Men
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!
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From a certain point of view
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.
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Read like Jenna
These books are chosen for βRead with Jennaβ by Jenna Bush Hager.
Latest book added: July 2026
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oppressive governments
books to get you shivering your timbers about the state of the world
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Haunt Me Baby, One More Time
Nonfiction regarding paranormal activity - mostly ghosts, poltergeists and possessions.
Recs are welcome!
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Did you saing?: Filipino cookbooks
Did you saing? - Filipino for βdid you make rice?β
Recipe books, cookbooks, and books that center on Filipino food.
Recs welcome! π
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π¦½disability & illness representationπ
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 booksπ₯°
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Fuckinβ Nerds
Romances with slutty little academics and their even sluttier little glasses.
Itβs always the quiet ones
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Donkey, Sometimes Things Are More Than They Appear
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
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