Fated Mates is a romance novel podcast and recommendation machine from novelist Sarah MacLean and critic/editor Jen Prokop. Among the hundreds of episodes and thousands of recommendations are 76 (and counting!) deep dives, each devoted to a single book or series. Pick a book, read it, then listen to the episode (organized <b><a href='https://fatedmates.net/book-club'>here</a></b>) for an expansive reading experience.

Masterpieces of Russian literature, attempting to cover a broad range of the most well known authors.

An introduction to the SciFi genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

Craving "once-upon-a-time" with a twist? These modern retellings conjure the classics & fill them with fresh magic! Mix of grim, cozy, & in-between. 💫

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

Greetings dear mortals, I bid you welcome to this humble Quest. Enter freely of your own will, though you may not leave the same...for the vamp lovers.

Competitions for power, notoriety, love, or maybe even your life.

Timeless plays, poems, and novels that shaped the literary heritage of Britain & Ireland.

Books that have been adapted into TV series.

An introduction to the Classics, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

An introduction to the Fantasy genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.