August 2026 List of the best thrillers of the 21st century as nominated by mystery/thriller authors

I put them on in order and when I finished the list it rearranged them 🥲 working on reordering

Books for those interested in walking, biking, rolling, buses, streets, roads, and more.

emphasis on “in”. sister list to ‘absolutely rat-tastic’! for this list, rats do not have to be mentioned in the title, but they MUST be mentioned in the book, featured on the cover, or both! suggestions are extremely welcome🐀

Mangas where the main characters partake in their own epic journeys, where they travel far and wide. Whether it's to battle for the kingdom or forging their own path through their fantastical world, they take us along for the ride! ☆ "It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to."

• J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Bats are one of my favorite animals, but they're widely misunderstood! They're soooo cute, like lil nocturnal sky foxes, and very important to the ecosystems they live in.

This list features both fiction and nonfiction books feature bat characters, or are about bats, and range from picture books to adult-only romances.

a list of heartfelt books on connections between people and how important and powerful they are, especially during more difficult times

Picture books set in autumn, about the seasons changing from summer to autumn, or featuring autumn activities.

Not meant to be an exhaustive list (that might be impossible!), this is instead a curated collection meant to represent a diverse range of protagonists and moments, brought to life by charming illustrations.

Audiobooks that are less than 10 hours long and are NSFW or have romance elements - from cosy to spicy! Recommendations welcome!

Welcome to my library. Here you will find a collection of fantasy reads that I have read, recommended and catalogued ... in the library of my mind.

Turkish book recs from fellow pb community members

Workplace romance books with enemies to lovers or rivals to lovers

This is every book mentioned in Normal People by Sally Rooney

Because we’re always ready for the next book—this list tracks all the sequels and series continuations dropping in 2027.

Because we’re always ready for the next book—this list tracks all the sequels and series continuations dropping in 2026.

Proof that your life doesn’t end when you turn 30 — stories about adults discovering (or rediscovering) what it means to live in the present

I love a great historical mystery series, but sometimes you want a one-and-done type tale. Historical applies to anything set in the 1990s and before.

Compiled from the recommendations suggested for those with Yellow as their result from the Read Your Color quiz based on the book by Steven J. Reese 😊 The Analytical Yellow and the Immersive Yellow, people-centric readers who seek out books that explore connection and emotional topics like grief, regret, and loss.

Parce que parfois on a juste besoin de lire des retelling horreur des contes de notre enfance écrits par des auteurs canadiens et autrices canadiennes

Books about wildlife science fieldwork (recommendations welcome!)