Books/series that have complex political plots. Oh yeah and there's a dragon or something.

So far, these are my favorites on my audiobook journey!

books with dragons in them

I spend a lot of time on social media (more than I'd like to admit)... here are some cool books I've discovered on Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram! Hopefully my algorithm is as curated as it's supposed to be ;)

Books by Filipino authors that I love/are on my tbr

spanning many genres, including classic queer literature, weird girl lit fic, fantasy, horror, memoir-ish, & romance. because we must learn our history while we continue to celebrate our present & imagine beautiful futures free from oppression.

Books about or around the music industry

fiction books with prominent characters who use wheelchairs!!!

Bittersweet books/books with open to interpretation endings.

i'm lowkey sick of reading poorly written and structured novels to escape my fear of excellently written and structured works of art. these are all the books i feel that way about in my physical collection. some i've already read and are covert recommendations for you!

The shortlist of six books was chosen by the 2026 judging panel

The perfect beach reads! Fluffy romance that takes place on the beach, the lake, the river...anywhere that feels like summer. Make sure you leave your recs below :)

So often scientist characters in fiction are hard to find, portrayed in a way that’s scientifically inaccurate, or prone to stereotypes.

Think evil mad scientists, characters with zero social awareness, or people who don’t have interests or hobbies outside of being obsessed with their work.

This list is for books with characters who feel like real people, and just happen to be scientists. Huge nerds with equally huge personalities.

(Will accept fantasy characters who are scientist coded)

Mantap

Transformation. Destruction. Renewal. Water holds significance symbolism throughout literature. Take a DIVE into books where water elements play a DEEP role.

Keigo Higashino books

I see a few lists on here with this theme, but they were short themselves - and I was looking for a more diverse selection. So, thought I'd make my own list and share it! Nice for reading goals, but mostly, I like breaking up the rhythm if I'm reading something exceptionally long.

Non-fiction books that explore the juiciest parts of the earth...FRUIT! As always, leave your recommendations below :)

The branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.

many of us are privileged enough to read about war without ever having experienced it. these books give a glimpse of what it’s like to be shaped by a society that we only hope to never endure. my goal in reading these? increased sympathy for worlds beyond my own & appreciation for authors who honor the lives that they give voice to. keep tissues nearby & enjoy responsibly :)