Magical realism uses magical elements in a realistic setting to explore themes from a different perspective than you may encounter in a typical fiction story.
Lists & Collections
Books and beyond sorted into useful lists and collections. Looking for a specific type of book? There may be a list for that! If not, leave a suggestion and there could be! Not seeing something you know about on a list? Share in the comments to build it out.
You’ll Be Thrilled by These 10 Fascinating Adventure Classics
Elements of excitement & danger as the characters take on a quest categorize a book as adventure. These classic examples set the bar for thrilling adventures ⛰️
14 Books with LGBTQ+ Representation to Rave About Now
Stories that feature individuals who are LGBTQ+ from a range of genres and authors from classic to romance, fantasy to science fiction. Representation matters!
You’ll Think These16 Sci-Fi Books Set in Space Are Astonishing
Why read science fiction? ‘Cause it’s fun! But seriously, sci-fi pushes the envelope of what might be possible. It is inspiring at times & terrifying at others.
10 Weird Old Children & Teen Books That Made Me A Reader
Looking back on my childhood/teen years, there are a few books that stand out in my memory. Its a strange list, so I thought I would share for your amusement.
20 Interesting Protagonists Over 40 Years Old
From a variety of authors and genres, each of these highly rated books boasts a main character who is at least 40 years old!
Surrender to the Season: 14 Quality Summer Reads
Set in summer, capturing the “beach read” vibe, or summer themes, these 14 books are highly rated – well worth your reading time. Dive into the list now! ☀️
Extra Perspective: 12 Dual Timeline Books Reveal More
Dual timeline books use multitiered plots to reveal connections, solve mysteries, or explore themes in a complex and engaging way. Get the list for recs!
19 of the Best-Rated Time Travel Books Right Now
What are the best time travel books? That is highly subjective, but I have a few contenders on this list. Each has a different spin on the theme of time travel.
