Just some great Irish books

Queer people in waistcoats, petticoats, top hats, expensive gowns falling in love in really big houses, between balls and banquets.

Hilarious series about a guy and his cat vs an evil intergalactic syndicate, soon to be a tv series!

in order of how you should read them (from last book to first book). for some reason the first books you should read are out of order so: you’ve got zodiac academy 1-3 first, then the entire ruthless boys of the zodiac (1-5) and then zodiac academy 4. the rest is in order

Pretty self-explanatory

hyper independent heroines, deeply devoted yearning heroes

hyper independent heroines, deeply devoted yearning heroes

Books that feature a personification of Death who's a bit of a sweetheart. Maybe has a soft spot for cats. Maybe adopts neglected children and gives them a loving if unconventional home. That kind of thing. Recommendations welcome!

Books with a distinct literary DNA that reflects the chaotic, revolutionary era they were born into and often show a systemic distrust of authority. Whether the enemy is the military (Catch-22), psychiatric institutions (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), or government surveillance (Vineland)

In her words, this prize is for "realists of a larger reality, who can imagine real grounds for hope and see alternatives to how we live now." Usually these books are all amazing, so I wanted a place where I can see all of them. Hopefully this helps someone else too :)

A list of nonfiction books that can be utilized for the process of decentering men and the male gaze, as well as better understanding the patriarchal society we all live in. The list will continue to be updated.

Historical Romance and Regency novels that give the vibes of Pride and Prejudice ❤️

Here are many beloved and distinguished children’s novels that have won the Newbery Gold award and the silver Newbury Honor award, which were first started over a century ago in 1922. There are many choices, old and new, that have cemented their place in children’s literature for any reader to explore.

Derived from Emily Wilson's exploration of tragedy that is concerned with living rather than dying. Lives do not always end at the expected time. People go on living even after the moment when they or others feel they should have died. Each of these writers presents a character who experiences an intolerable sense of suffering and loss, and feels that he has lived too long, but, nevertheless, decides to resist suicide. Includes her explored works and my recs. Open to works that fit this concept!

Books with iconic and crazy twists

A list of nonfiction with LGBTQ+ authors and/or themes, published in 2025-2026, once again shamelessly yoinked from that other reading app that shan't be named.