These books are great because of the feelings they evoke, the atmosphere they create, and the general vibe throughout the story. Specific vibe varies. Plot may or may not be included.

Mostly paranormal romance (some sci-fi) but includes everything I've read and enjoyed that I think falls in the Paranormal category. May it be ghosts, shifters, sirens vampires, etc... I give you Paranormal ✨

The Whereabouts Lane Committee would like to formally invite you to promenade through St Crispians, London. Stroll to Lapis Lazuli to see the lovely Miss Emma M Lion. Visit the church and listen to Young Hawkes, the silver tongued vicar. Get your portrait taken by Mr. Pierce, the token American. Perhaps stop by the Cleopatra for a pint. Don’t forget to visit Baron’s Square, home to the Duke of Islington and the most recent sighting of The Roman. Lost items may be found at the Reed & Rite.

Will probably contain books mostly from the shin honkaku movement, as that's what I've read the most of XD

These have all been translated to English!

These books feel like premium peak millennial Obama-era hope in the current Cheetoh-ruled world. They are what my best hopes of current reality are, with maybe a bit of magic thrown in. Reading and re-reading them is keeping me functioning right now. For the most part 😜

Bad things happen but these marginalized characters take it on and win in a way that satisfies me. I will save the books where bad things happen to bad people to another list!

The canon 19th and 20th century works of naturalist nonfiction (with some mystical/metaphysical work as well because the naturalist-to-poet pipeline is real and irresistible)

Yes, the blonde/pink/purple hair IS necessary in becoming an insatiable girl* kisser.

Two comrades in need of money take some odd jobs. They find themselves bringing down criminals and preventing espionage.

Since my ‘So you want to be an Agatha Christie Completist?’ list is not eligible for a quest, I have split her works into three lists with the hopes that one Agatha Christie list will be chosen for a Universe Quest in the future. See ‘Miss Marple Universe’, ‘Hercule Poirot Universe’ for other Agatha Christie related universe list.

A sassy, elderly woman spends her days enjoying life. Retirement suits her. She spends most of her days solving mysteries and murder.

Since my ‘So you want to be an Agatha Christie Completist?’ list is not eligible for a quest, I have split her works into three lists with the hopes that one Agatha Christie list will be chosen for a Universe Quest in the future. See ‘Hercule Poirot Universe’, ‘Tommy & Tuppence Universe for other Agatha Christie related universe lists.

they are on top of everyone lists. books that everyone has read once in their lives. and you know the saying if it’s not broke don’t fix it!

A man with an egg shaped head and an impeccable mustache solves a series of murders. He may be retired, but he sure has a knack for finding murder by happenstance.

Since my ‘So you want to be an Agatha Christie Completist?’ list is not eligible for a quest, I have split her works into three lists with the hopes that one Agatha Christie list will be chosen for a Universe Quest in the future. See ‘Miss Marple Universe’, ‘Tommy & Tuppence Universe’ for other Agatha Christie related universe list.

books that made me questioned why i flinched when people used she/her pronouns. stories that allowed me to see different people.

romance books that feel like fall

What's more romantic than crime...

Mangas & manhwas that feature a character being transported (isekai'd) to another world or reincarnated (usually courtesy of some vehicle, accident or just an untimely end) 🚛💨

The spoopy season is upon us, and queer love prevails! Get ensnared in these books throughout October, where romance meets ghosts, monsters, witches, and all things delightfully eerie. From cozy paranormal crushes to deliciously dark entanglements, these books are sure to give you chills in all the best ways.

“Queer” refers to the identities of the main characters, not whether a romantic relationship is between a man and a woman. This list spans a multitude of sexual/romantic orientations and relationship orientations.

Note: If a series features the same MCs, I've only put the first book. If a series features different MCs, I've only listed the relevant book(s) in the series.

Please leave any recs or concerns in the comments. 📝

books / series that I’d die to read again for the first time