TiniestTortoise

Lover of nonfiction, sci-fi, and fantasy. I am done reading books where the woman dies to fuel a hero's journey or where the lesbians don’t get a happy ending.

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Dinosaurs Rediscovered: The Scientific Revolution in Paleontology (The Rediscovered Series)

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The Princeton Field Guide to Sauropod and Prosauropod Dinosaurs

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Curse of Strahd (Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition)

The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal

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Origin Story: The Trials of Charles Darwin

Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights

Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

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All the Tolkiens

The Fall of Gondolin (Middle-Earth Universe)

Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-Earth

The Fall of Númenor: and Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth

The Complete Guide to Middle Earth: From The Hobbit to The Silmarillion

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Dino-mite Reads

by TiniestTortoise

32 books

A list covering dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, evolution, and the history of paleontology. It has broad coverage, making it a good starting point for anyone new to prehistoric life. Includes scientific nonfiction, reference books, and a few quirky, niche reads.

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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World

Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

The Tyrannosaur Chronicles: The Biology of the Tyrant Dinosaurs (Bloomsbury Sigma)

Prehistoric Starter Pack

by TiniestTortoise

11 books

A beginner friendly eleven books covering the basics of dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, evolution, and paleontology. A starting point for anyone interested in dinosaurs/prehistoric life but only knows Jurassic Park.

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The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World

Ocean Life Through Time

by TiniestTortoise

25 books

Books covering prehistoric marine life, ocean ecosystems, evolution, and the history of life in the oceans. Includes books that are beginner-friendly as well as books that offer a deeper dive (pun intended) and some niche reads.

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Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures

Spineless: The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a Backbone

The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean

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The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible

David M. Killoran

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Classic Literature from the United States 🇺🇸📚🥧

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A collection of the most influential works in literature from the United States.

Teach Me Something New and Oddly Specific 🐟🚀🦇

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This Quest is a collection of micro-histories inspired by the List "Teach me something new and oddly specific," winner of Q2 2026 community voting.

Universe Quest: Discworld 🐘🌍🐢

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A fantasy universe created by Sir Terry Pratchett, Discworld is a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants, which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. These are comedic novels that parody traditional fantasy tropes. All books can be read as standalones.

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