Varian is the resident Toadshifter at the Pond, and loves recommending books!
In case you’re new to the Pond’s book recommendation posts, the recommendation posts are brought to you by Varian, the Pond’s very own Toadshifter who is knowledgeable in all kinds of magic! One of Varian’s ambitions is to get better at sewing, hence why whenever Varian has come up with their latest costume, they will always recommend a few books that inspired them!
Don’t be fooled by Varian the Toadshifter. For they may appear to be a plain toad, they are actually an incredibly powerful and knowledgeable magic caster – they just love improving their sewing skills to create lovely costumes!
Varian recognises that magic is most powerful when you share it with others. That’s why whenever you see Varian, they will recommend some books to you! You can read a little more about Varian’s life and story here.
You can also view the latest book recommendation posts here.
The Pond Book Recommendations:
I want to read books about:
- 12 Books about Sports, Sports, and Sporty People! (2021)
- 11 Stories in Verse (That Will Shatter Your Soul) (2021)
- Post-Apocalyptic Stories (2021)
- Short Reads To Help You Meet Your Goodreads Goal (2020)
- Middle Grade and Young Adult Books with Young Activists (2020)
- YA and Adult Queer Historical Fiction (2020)
- Books About The Magic of Food (2020)
- Diverse Heist Stories (That Are Not Six of Crows) (2019)
- YA Science-Fiction/Fantasy With F/F Romances! (2019)
- Book Recommendations: Diverse Anthologies! (2018)
I want to read books inspired by:
- 20 Books Inspired by Mythology & Folktales (Other than Greek Mythology) (2020)
- 20 Diverse and Modern Retellings of Old Classics (2020)
- Historical Fiction About ‘Invisible’ Moments in History (2019)
- Year of the Asian Reading Challenge – Folklore, Fairy Tales & Myths! (2019)
- Loved This Ghibli Film? Read This Book! (2019)
I want to read a book with these tropes:
- 11 Enemies/Rivals-to-Lovers Books to Read (and then Scream About in the DMs) (2021)
- Year of the Asian Reading Challenge – Tropes! (2019)
I want to feel like this after reading:
- 12 Wholesome, Healing Reads for a Sad Day (2021)
- Funny Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud (2020)
I want to read books celebrating:
Festive Seasons
- Happy Lunar New Year! (Books to read during Lunar New Year; 2021)
- Books by Muslim Authors for #RamadanReadathon (and 2020 Muslim Books Releases To Be Excited For!) (2020)
- Two Holiday Themed Book Recommendations (2019)
- Spooky Reads for Halloween! (2019)
- Year of the Asian Reading Challenge – Mental Illness Awareness! (2019)
Pride Month (June)
- 10 Books with Asexual, Aromantic and Questioning Rep to Read During Pride Month! (2021)
- 10 Books with Bisexual and Pansexual Rep to Read During Pride Month! (2021)
- 10 Books with Trans, Non-Binary and Genderqueer Rep to Read During Pride Month! (2021)
- 12 Books with Sapphic and F/F Rep to Read During Pride Month! (2021)
- 8 Books with Gay and M/M Rep to Read During Pride Month! (2021)
- A Love Letter to 18 Books with Questioning, Asexual and Aromantic Rep; You are Valid (2020)
- The Beauty Beyond the Binary; 20 Books with Trans, Non-Binary, and Genderqueer Rep (2020)
- 22 Books with Bisexual & Pansexual Rep That I Loved – and You’ll Love Too! (2020)
- 23 Books with Sapphic & F/F Rep To Brighten Your Reading During Pride Month! (2020)
- 21 Books with Gay and M/M Rep To Read and Love During Pride Month! (2020)
- Year of the Asian Reading Challenge – Pride! (2019)
Asian Pasifika Heritage Month
- 35 Asian and Pacific Islander Books to Read Today and After API Heritage Month! (2021)
- Happy Asian Pacific Heritage Month! Books By Maori and Pasifika Authors (2019)
Black History Month
- 10 Black Middle Grade Books (2021)
- 20 Black Science-Fiction and Fantasy Books (2021)
- 20 Black Queer Books (2021)
- 16 Black YA and MG Contemporary Books (2021)
Latinx/e Heritage Month
Autistic Pride Month
