Classics to modern nonfiction, all under 300 pages.

Literary fiction novels centering men who love men, written by queer men. "You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read." ~ James Baldwin

From wine-dark seas to sun-filled cities, these stories explore complex experiences, mythologies, and emotions through narrative poetry and epic verse.

Come learn about the most common animals on our planet: insects, spiders, earthworms - all the critters and bugs who share our world! For this nonfiction quest, all you need is an open mind and a love for all things mini.

Forced into unending sleep or perilous insomnia, repeating tedious daily routines until your body rots, watching as your skin starts to glow or your hands sprout scales—these novels feature illnesses that are far from typical.

An introduction to Memoir & Biography, 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.

This Quest was inspired by the List "forgive us our trespasses: religious horror," winner of Q2 2026 community voting.

Horror from authors outside English-speaking countries. Get a glimpse of the shadows that appear in other lands!

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

Achillean books for every taste; this is a collection of books featuring mlm characters, relationships, and/or stories spanning different sub-genres.

To be known and to know others.

From the provocative and challenging to the emotional and quiet, Japanese literary fiction tends to be nuanced, introspective, and minimalistic. These books contain layered cultural commentary and may lean on psychological, surreal, or fantastical elements to convey their message.