Bookfolk is a cozy #ttrpg about librarians who must manage a magical library that is both a resource for humans and home to magical beings called Book Sprites.

Escaping Wonderland is an exploration focused #ttrpg that follows people who have fallen into Wonderland while trying to run away from a problem that is haunting them. However, they must tread carefully as The Abandon lurks in the shadows, waiting for its change to trap them forever...

Hold Everything is a delightfully comical rules-lite #ttrpg that drops players into the Golden Age of Hollywood and asks them to save a production that's on the brink of collapse. Read Full Review: libraryofwords.com/hold-everyth...

Tonight We Dance is a wonderful #ttrpg that explores the complex web of relationships and histories that make up a community and the work that goes into healing these fractured relationships.

In The Court Of The Goat Queen is a fantastic rules-lite #ttrpg where players must navigate the goat court and attempt to win the Goat Queen's favor. It is the best way to start 2026! libraryofwords.com/in-the-court...

It has been a busy year for Library of Words! This year I've played and written about 57 indie #ttrpg titles! Here are some of my favorite games from the year!

Giving this a seasonal boost!

Looking for a new movie to add to your Christmas season playlist? Here are 10 fantastic, but overlooked, Christmas movies to enjoy this year. libraryofwords.com/10-overlooke...

This is something I've been doing recently to compliment the written reviews on @libraryofwords.bsky.social! If you want to see more check out my TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@starshinesc... Youtube: www.youtube.com/@starshinesc... (Also play Yearning, it is one of my favorite horror games ever!)

Breakup Over Chocolate! is a 2-player #ttrpg that recreates the painful last conversation before a breakup. It is packed with clever design flourishes that help immerse the players in the emotion of the moment, making it deeply memorable Read the review here:

Next Monday is the release of my first AP Podcast appearance. And of course, I’m incredibly grateful it’s with @thequeerxp.bsky.social This Pod has meant a lot to me over the past year and working with this group of creatives is honestly amazing. Stay tuned everyone! December 22nd! ✨

Breakup Over Chocolate! is a 2-player #ttrpg that recreates the painful last conversation before a breakup. It is packed with clever design flourishes that help immerse the players in the emotion of the moment, making it deeply memorable Read the review here:

Looking to give someone the gift of #ttrpg this Christmas? I've picked a few of my favorite games that are sure to raise a smile when they're found under the tree on December 25th! libraryofwords.com/best-ttrpg-g...

Looking to give someone the gift of #ttrpg this Christmas? I've picked a few of my favorite games that are sure to raise a smile when they're found under the tree on December 25th! libraryofwords.com/best-ttrpg-g...

Omg thank you, we love making our scrolls and put a lot of love into the <3

Looking for the perfect gift for #ttrpg or #dnd fan in your life? Want to support small, independent businesses this holiday season? Here are 10 amazing gifts from small businesses that are sure to be critical successes! libraryofwords.com/10-best-ttrp...

Campfire Quilt by @ranarh.bsky.social is a wonderful rules-lite storytelling game that uses a massive quilt as a canvas for both epic and cozy stories.

Along The Journey by @alxlinear.bsky.social is a fantastic #sologame that beautifully captures the feeling of taking a long, but emotional, cross-country train journey.

Persia's Paled Eyes is a fascinating and utterly unique #ttrpg party game that asks players to turn themselves into data in the hopes of achieving victory.

It Will Kill by @dngnclub.itch.io takes the classic slasher movie atmosphere and turns it into an exciting #ttrpg for one or two players.

A Fête Worse Than Death by @bruitist.bsky.social drops players into a classic British fête that has been overrun by all manner of weird and wacky horrors, leading to a super fun rules-lite #ttrpg.

A Cold Tuesday in January is a #SoloTTRPG that recreates the experience of attending a non-league football match. It is a beautiful and memorable example of how less is often more when it comes to TTRPG design.

I'm obsessed with Eternal Family, a streaming service that offers "hidden gems from the past and surreal entertainment." It includes several of my favorite lesser-known and hard-to-find films. So, if you're keen to give it a try, here are 10 must-watch movies!

The pain of seeing an indie TTRPG that looks amazing, only to find it is written in a language you don't speak...

YEARNING!! Venture into the Down-Below, why don't you? Embrace enlightenment, and ASCEND. The other titles included also sound like absolute bangers, go check them out!

Today, I jump into @shadowchild-games.itch.io's Flatpack Dungeon. A world-building game where players have to assemble a dungeon from a dodgy flatpack kit! #TTRPG

As a massive fan of retro anime, I'm in love with RetroCrush. So, I decided to pick out ten must-watch anime series from the site's catalog (which includes several of my favorite hidden gems!)

Looking for some spooky movies to watch this Halloween? Tubi, the free streaming service, has a massive selection of horror films on offer, from retro cult-classics to modern smash hits. Here are 10 you can't miss! libraryofwords.com/best-horror-... #Tubi

Thank you for this wonderful review! My lil game is out and causing problems 🥹💕

Slumber Party Séance by @sombrecita.bsky.social is a charming solo-TTRPG that asks a simple question: "What would happen if your slumber party Ouija board session accidentally summoned the ghost of Regina George?" It is a fun Y2K flashback in all the best ways! libraryofwords.com/slumber-part...

Looking for a spooky #ttrpg to play during Halloween? Here are some of my favorite horror-themed TTRPGs! "Yearning" by @reyesraine.itch.io is a cosmic horror solo-TTRPG about losing your mind while exploring a seemingly infinite cave system. libraryofwords.com/yearning-a-t...

This week, I dive into Zam's Smelly Flatmates, a LARP that uses smell to explore the conflicts that can arise when people are forced to share a living space. It is one of my favorite LARPs of the year, and I totally suggest you check it out! #TTRPG libraryofwords.com/zams-smelly-...

Draw Your Weapons improves on the Jackbox game formula, creating a memorable crafts-based #TTRPG that is sure to delight both TTRPG veterans and newcomers to the medium.

I'm With The Damned is one of the best #ttrpg games of the year. Following a band that has made a deal with the devil, the game has players use their actual playlists to create epic musical montages. libraryofwords.com/im-with-the-...

Mistorical Museum is an improv #ttrpg that tasks players with finding household objects and transforming them into weird and wacky museum exhibits.

Want to try a new indie #TTRPG but aren't sure where to start? The Library of Words TTRPG Finder may be just what you need! It's a filterable database of every game I've reviewed on LoW, meaning you can quickly find a game your table will love! libraryofwords.com/ttrpg-finder/

This week, I dive into Lady Death, a solo TTRPG about a spirit trying to come to terms with its passing. It is one of the most impactful and moving games I've played all year! #solorpg

Zoinks! by @lorelock.co is a fun pick up and play #TTRPG that flips the script on Scooby-Doo by having the players play as the villains. Read my full review here:

I loved playing out some highlights of my time at SCPW via Transgender Deathmatch Legend II but being able to give folks insight into even just a facsimile of the Management/Creative aspects of professional wrestling? Very excited! Hot Dogs & Handshakes is officially a Belt-Breakers Approved TTRPG

Hotdogs & Handshakes by @pandangit.com is a unique #ttrpg that fuses competitive and co-op gameplay to capture the fascinating world of pro-wrestling booking and the backstage politics that come with it.

The Dino 65,000,000 by Monthlyish Games is a TTRPG about race driving dinosaurs that lets players build tracks out of household junk. Read my full review here: libraryofwords.com/the-dino-650...

The Dino 65,000,000 by Monthlyish Games is a TTRPG about race driving dinosaurs that lets players build tracks out of household junk. Read my full review here: libraryofwords.com/the-dino-650...

This week, I dive into the @onepagerpgjam.bsky.social and pick out five single-page games you have to play! #ttrpg libraryofwords.com/great-games-...

Giving this post a new week boost!

Umamusume: Pretty Derby has put me in an awkward situation. How do you talk about a game you hate despite desperately wanting to love it? #Umamusume

The Unshelved Shelf by @astorysomewhere.bsky.social is a solo #TTRPG about a volunteer librarian attempting to return mysterious books to their rightful homes. Read my full review here!

Last Solo is a rules-lite #ttrpg about punk musicians fighting back against a government that aims to wipe out all music.

The reviews are in, and they’re good!! Thank you so much to Library of Words for reviewing SuperIdols New Stage! 💖💖💖

SuperIdols RPG: A New Stage by ‪@superidolsrpg.bsky.social‬ is a magical girl-inspired #ttrpg that follows an idol group as they navigate the ups and downs of fame.

Michael Anthony DeAnda's "And The Crops Withered" is an excellent tarot-driven #solottrpg that uses the myth of Persephone to discuss identity and consent. libraryofwords.com/and-the-crop...