Modern retellings of iconic, ancient tales

To be known and to know others.

Gather in these hallowed halls

Thrillers with nosy neighbors and homes with something to hide.

Subversive reads from authors unafraid to tackle taboos.

A collection of the pilot books for popular series, for those of us who love to follow a character's journey for as long as an author will let us! Some of the below series have heavily debated starting points and book read orders--in those cases the pilot was selected based on what seems to be the most popular approach.

A collection of pilot books for monster romance series.

Fictional books that feel like a warm hug, featuring magic and whimsy and perfectly happy endings. These are lower on stakes and higher on good vibes!

Step into the Cosmere... Listed in the order that Brandon Sanderson recommends to new readers of his work in 2024.