Thanks for the tag, @andypantsx3! Fellow book and pasta lover.
The last book I read: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Really enjoyed the atmospheric magic, examination of what makes life worth living, and black haired men. Promptly went to go find fic of my preferred ship (ty, @veratrance).
A book I’d recommend: I’ll give two very tonally different recs:
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews. It’s an isekai where the MC lands in a historical-ish fictional world of an unfinished book series that she’s reread like 30x and knows all the lore intricacies. and now she has to navigate trading secrets, not dying, and hot men. My favorite book published in 2026 so far.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Heartwrenching reminder of why feminism and history matters.
A book I couldn’t put down: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This book was so fun. Did I understand all the science? No. Do I love Eva Stratt? Yes.
A book I’ve read twice or more:
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A sweet slow burn of an academic falling in love, realizing her sexuality, dealing with her career goals and good ole sexism and homophobia.
I also love the Innkeeper series by Ilona Andrews if you want to read about a cozy bed-and-breakfast with aliens, werewolves, vampires, and a giant hedgehog that can cook.
A book I’ve put down: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. I feel like this book was designed in a lab for me, an Asian who loves Chinese mythology and fantasy. But alas. It was so meandering and the emotional core was lacking for me.
A book on my wish list: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. I hear that the Fanning sisters are producing a movie based on it!
A favorite book from childhood: Kodocha by Miho Obana manga series. It’s out of print now, but I was very fond of the character antics and plot.
A book I’d give to a friend: Body's a Bad Monster by Rowan Perez AKA @inkskinned. It’s a gutting yet beautiful autofiction book with an experimental structure and timeline jumps. I’d give it to a friend who is experiencing unraveling relationships and wants a place to land that feels like understanding and home.
A book of poetry or lyrics that I own: When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen. It’s so evocative and really encapsulates growing up and carving out your own identity.
A nonfiction book that I own: Encyclopedia of Discovery: Science and History, published by Fog City Press. My dad bought this for me when I was a child, and I’ve been obsessed with the illustrations and the historical overview of ancient Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome since then.
What I’m currently reading: yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke for book club. I know it’s based on ballerinafarm and other currently popular trad wife influencers, but it almost pulls too much from the influencers that I’m having a hard time getting immersed and I wonder how relevant this book will be in a few years.
What I’m planning on reading next: Maybe the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews?? Also toying with reading I Deliver Parcels in Beijing by Hu Anyan based on a rec from @ghost-flakes.
a few no pressure tags because I think y’all would have great book recs: @hiddenworldofmary @honeyslambam @milkcutea @mal-co-holic @stargazerinaboat @veratrance @longblackliterature @housedemarr @ghost-flakes @shinaus + anybody following me pls i love a good rec
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