# Paper Trails Serious thoughts about books, delivered unseriously Page: Feed: --- ## [Book Recommendations For Every Type of Existential Spiral](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/book-recommendations-for-every-type) _2026-08-19 · Marcus_ An alternative to doomscrolling: reading about doom in its many literary forms ## [Book Recommendations Inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/book-recommendations-inspired-by) _2026-08-17 · Marcus_ A reading list for when you're craving something a little depraved ## [Books for Weird Little Readers](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/books-for-weird-little-readers) _2026-08-12 · Marcus_ Grimy girls, uncanny stories and the beautifully bizarre reads you're craving ## [Your Next Favourite Book Is Probably From a Small Press](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/your-next-favourite-book-is-probably) _2026-08-07 · Marcus_ The independent publishers I love and where to start with their catalogues ## [I Read Three One-Star Books in July and I'm Sad About It](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/i-read-three-one-star-books-in-july) _2026-07-29 · Marcus_ It's never been more clear to me that Pride Month is OVER ## [I Judge Books by Their Covers! Sue Me!](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/i-judge-books-by-their-covers-sue) _2026-07-25 · Marcus_ For legal purposes, this is a joke. I'm gay and poor. ## [Fall 2026 Book Releases: Highlights](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/fall-2026-book-releases-highlights) _2026-07-19 · Marcus_ 20+ upcoming releases that should be on your radar! ## [The Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Better Reader](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/the-beginners-guide-to-becoming-a) _2026-07-15 · Marcus_ My tips to make reading fun, intentional, and habitual ## [Bibliography of the Body: A Reading List](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/bibliography-of-the-body-a-reading) _2026-07-12 · Marcus_ 20 book recommendations about our first and forever home: our bodies ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X0xkGPQlwf9c) _2026-07-12 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Women in Translation Month: A Reading Guide](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/women-in-translation-month-a-reading) _2026-07-07 · Marcus_ On the importance of translated literature (plus 30 book recommendations!)