#book rec request

[thereadingchallengechallenge]

ok so like ... where are the queer low-stakes/cozy fantasy books?

I already know about Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, and The Honey Witch but from my very low-effort browsing on GR and in bookstores, I can't seem to find any others?

if anyone has recs for cozy fantasy books with queer protagonists, I would love to hear them but don't recommend me things that are only available on amazon/kindle, please and thank you <3

[des-no9]

this is completely off topic and a shot in the dark probably, but I really want to read non fiction books of peoples experiences in prison (preferably long stints) and their transition to life outside and the difficulties of that. preferably from the prisoner themselves if possible, but I don't mind if its like a writer/researcher who has interviewed a lot of ex-convicts etc.

thank u if anyone has any recs or can point me somewhere. I found a few recs online but they're american publishers and look textbook focused so heavy monies £££ (I would like to buy, but can try Other Sources ofc). I've ordered 'in the place of justice' by wilbert rideau (in prison for 44 years!! wtf) but i'm not sure what else to go for.

[marrmora]

Does anybody have any Danmei/Baihe/lgbtq books recommendations ? I DESPERATELY need to atleast have a list HAHA

Ones I have so far:

TGCF (vol. 1-7)

Grandmaster Demonic Cultivation (vol. 1)

The Husky And His White Cat Shizun (vol. 1)

And Run Wild (vol. 1) (There’s only one book so far in english, but I HEAVILLLY recommend this book OOOHHH MY GOOOOODDDDD)

And I play on getting Scums Villian and The Disabled Tyrants Beloved Pet Fish !!

Thank you!! :)

[aromantisk-fagforening]

I've heard some people say to "just watch shows without sex" and that kind of stuff, but never any actual suggestions. and while I do think it should be allowed to show love, sexual, romantic and otherwise, I do have the impression 99% of media that isn't made for 7 year olds has romance, crushing and/or sex and even some of the stuff made for 7 year olds has it. especially if you count any romantic relationship shown or married people, but even if you ignore that.

do people have any recommendations of media (especially TV series) WITHOUT any sex, romance and crushing? (ideally without partnerships shown, but idk if that exists)

I haven't yet found anything that's in any physical store or library or streaming service, only Amazon books (I'm not getting something in the mail from outside my country the tax for that is like 100%).

[tigryss]

Does anyone know any middle-grade books with good interesting adults? Like in Nevermoor? In most series cults are either almost absent, useless or made of cardboard…

In case someone is wondering why I don’t read adult literature in search of good adult characters, it’s because middle grade usually has adventures and world building which is more fun.

[belphiegore]

Hi! I’m looking for book recommendations. I want to add more sci-fi novels to my collection and I’d like to see what others think is good.

Pretty much any variation of sci-fi or sci-fi fantasy is welcome. I generally prefer nothing too old and outdated, and my reading range is comfortably between YA and adult. I don’t like stories that are too difficult to understand or keep track of but I don’t mind world building. The story could be anywhere from a futuristic society, dystopia, robots, aliens you name it. Additional points if the book has an aesthetically pleasing cover.

[books-and-strawberry-tea]

Anyone have a good books recs when it comes to classical literature and vampires? Something other than Dracula? I haven’t read Dracula but it’s on my list. Does anyone know any others??

[bookishfreedom]

okay booklr help me out

book recs that feature feminine rage?

[artemis-melody]

Can any girlies into philosophy gimme some reccs!! Wanna start reading sm

[thereadingchallengechallenge]

I can't get enough horror novels (and movies tbh) this year so

please recommend me your favourite messed up horror novel!

[knightlyrose]

I really am too goddamn jaded about the state of contemporary fantasy I feel like I haven't read anything published this decade that didn't make me roll my eyes but I know people are still writing and publishing decent stuff. They have to be. Statistically.

anyway recommend me good books. Stuff you've read that makes you go "damn I wish that booktok lot were talking about this instead"

Some stuff I already like to give you an idea of my taste:

LotR

Earthsea (and all Le Guins, especially Left Hand of Darkness and the Lathe of Heaven)

Realm of the Elderlings

Discworld

Robin McKinley

Imajica

A Song of Ice and Fire

Chaos Walking

Wayward Children

Diana Wynne Jones

The Princess Bride

Gail Carson Levine

Garth Nix

Obernewtyn

Witch Hat Atellier

Dungeon Meshi

As you can tell I'm really open to sci fi too, and kids books aren't a hard no. Romantasy will be a hard sell but if you read something that has More going on with it than just the romantasy (ie unique and well-done worldbuilding, broader and well crafted plot, a goddamn Theme), You May Attempt To Pursuade Me.

Not currently looking for manga recs but maybe in the future!

[ghosttzuu]

i need some book recs!! getting to the end of the folk of the air series so i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of books similar to this trilogy? ( obviously i know about the duology i have one gotta buy the other and the spin offs) i need to add more stuff to be to read list

[ky07isk]

good morning babes!<3

i'm almost finishing the book i'm reading so i'll eventually need to start another one soon.

i want to read a franz kafka book, but i don't know which one to start with.

if anyone has any suggestions, i'd appreciate it very much!<3

~ kyky

[crippling-pages]

anyone have a book about what it’s like to the the eldest daughter??? I’m in desperate need to feeling heard

[britishassistant]

Flying to England today but I have a tragic lack of reading material— any book recs to get at the airport or fic recs?

[bonafiedbookworm]

My copy of Clockwork Angel Just arrived today. I am so excited to jump back into the shadow world. I am also super excited to meet this Will Herondale I keep hearing about lol