All of these books are under 200 pages— perfect for those days you want a full story but just can’t commit to anything longer. Some of these are beautiful, some are strange. . . some are just downright bizarre. Some were so relatable they felt cathartic, and some are— this is your warning to check out content warnings if needed—really messed up. All of them really hit, though. Enjoy!

Are you seeing red? Bloody crimson thrillers to red-hot romances, these books contain a bold, heart-pumping palette!

You're curious about graphic novels, but feel overwhelmed by the market? Or you're not opposed to comics on principal, but not into superheroes? Here are standalone volumes and short series for different tastes - graphic novels are more than DC and Marvel/superheroes :)

The entire Percy Jackson Universe in order. I will not be included short stories and side books.

Orange you glad I made a list for this color? One of these books could be the next vitamin C boost for your brain!

You don't need a degree in physics to understand these texts. They might even make you laugh.

These are my favortie series & highly recommend them

Some of these books are apart of a series

I've read a lot of books about writing, and most of them didn't help me become a better writer. a lot of books about writing are ... unhelpful, actually.

so here is a list of only the most practical books I've read about writing. (note: this isn't to say other books I've read about writing aren't good and enjoyable and worth reading, just that they aren't the type you can read and immediately apply and do a better job of being a writer as a result!)

A while back, I had to compile a list of Australian books containing the motive “prophecy, vision, transcendental dream”. Since I’m from Germany, I had to make do with what I could access from here (which was already a lot), but I would love some additions from more well-read peeps :) Enjoy, go crazy, go wild!

A mix of non-fiction on drinking history and culture, and tried-and-true recipe books. I will only add a recipe book to this list if I have personally made three delicious cocktails from it and find the instructions clear and useful. Feel free to share your recs for books I should test and history/culture reads, or hit me up for tips on making drinks at home. Please enjoy responsibly.

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Dr. MLK Jr

fictional works that explore the lives of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr - aka the six wives of Henry VIII.

p.s. for my fellow musical theatre lovers, I encourage you to check out SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss!

Oh, to be buried in a good book!

Mostly Asian healing books about comforting stores that can help people heal

Want to escape to somewhere "out of this world"? This list is for you!