Curated reading lists based on subject. Some lists also contain sub-sections related to the subject, which are listed beside the linked PDF. All listed titles are fiction unless otherwise noted as being 'non-fiction.'
Abuse & Survival - physical & emotional abuse, sexual abuse
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Disabilities - mental disabilities, physical disabilities
Fantasy - magical powers (humans with powers), fairytales/retellings, gods/goddesses, mythical creatures, medieval, magical realism
Historical Fiction - ancient times, middles ages, renaissance, Elizabeth & Victorian era, Chinese Dynasty’s, Feudal/Edo japan, revolutionary war, civil war, WWI, Great Depression, WWII, Vietnam Wars, Iraq wars, post-war and the 20th century
Horror & Thrillers
Humor
Immigrants & Refugees
LGBTQA+ - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual
Light Novels (written adaptations of manga)
Mental Illness - depression/anxiety, self-harm, addiction, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, phobias
Middle Grade Novels - these books would be appropriate in either the children’s or young adult section, but for one reason or another ended up in one section over the other. This list covers a range of topics and genres.
Mystery
Novels in Verse
Romance
Science Fiction - space exploration, aliens, video games/virtual reality, time travel, dystopian, steampunk, robots/AI
Sports