Literature & Writing
874 sites
https://fadedpage.com/index.php
Faded Page is a massive volunteer-driven archive of over 8,700 free public domain eBooks, carefully scanned, OCR-processed, and proofread by contributors from around the world. The collection spans genres from mystery and science fiction to poetry and Canadiana, with every title freely downloadable under Canadian copyright law.
https://skep.place/
Skep's Place is a charming personal site by someone called Skep, featuring snarky classic literature summaries, cocktail guides, deep dives into Calvin and Hobbes' Hobbes, and gaming thoughts on the Playdate handheld and other titles. The site has a warm, witty personality and covers a surprisingly wide range of interests with genuine care and humor.
https://thedigitaldiarist.ca/
Alicia's personal site blends book journaling, reading goals, and interactive fiction writing into a thoughtful digital diary. Visitors will find reading logs, a book club page, and updates on her interactive fiction projects including entries for Spring Thing and IFComp.
https://bookbug.neocities.org/
Bookbug is a charming digital book club hosted on Neocities, where members read and review a monthly chosen title together, with past picks including Calvino, Kincaid, and Krasznahorkai. The site features a member list, monthly wrap-ups, curated reading links, and hand-drawn graphics by member 'maple' that participants can embed on their own pages.
https://stefanyeah.neocities.org/
Stefanyeah hosts two decades worth of fan fiction spanning multiple fandoms including Hades, NU: Carnival, and Ghost the Band, all organized by fandom with content warnings for NSFW material. The site is a cozy archive of original and exchange fanfics, with links to a companion Digital Garden built in Obsidian Publish for non-explicit writing.
https://peculiar.monster/
Natalie's personal blog, Peculiar Monster, chronicles her life as a self-described work-in-progress with interests spanning knitting, watercolors, coding, reading, and British murder shows. With over 40 archived posts and a warm, multifaceted voice, it reads like a genuine slice-of-life journal from someone who attends sci-fi conventions like Readercon and isn't afraid to share opinions.
https://rifters.com/crawl
The blog of science fiction author Peter Watts, featuring excerpts and updates from his fiction, commentary on biotech and science, and personal reflections with a characteristically bleak wit. Posts range from in-progress novel snippets to musings on real-world science, making it a fascinating destination for fans of hard SF and speculative fiction.
https://grumpyoldbookman.blogspot.com/
Run by Michael Allen, the Grumpy Old Bookman is a long-running literary blog covering books and publishing for both readers and writers, recognized by The Guardian in 2005 as one of the top ten literary blogs. Posts range from commentary on the publishing industry to original fiction pieces, making it a substantial destination for anyone passionate about the written word.
http://tictac.to/latin_phrases_for_all_occasions.htm
A collection of Latin phrases intended for use on various occasions, offering ready-made classical expressions for everyday situations. The site appears to be a lighthearted reference resource drawing on the rich tradition of Latin aphorisms and mottos.
https://jtwoodhouse.com/
J.T. Woodhouse writes stories, essays, and cultural commentary with a voice that draws equal parts wit and philosophical curiosity. The site features original fiction and personal ramblings touching on music, counterculture, and ideas worth chewing on.