Recs if you like Pretty Dead Things: A Novel...

It’s a cruel irony that taking a sick day means being at home with nothing to do, but very little brain power with which to read.

Enter this list, a collection of books from various genres that don’t require too much brain power but are still GOOD. Accessible prose, storylines that aren’t overly convoluted, and often short chapters or frequent break points. And of course, easy to pick back up after dozing off!

Suggestions welcome!

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

All the 2026 BOTM monthly, add on, and Allurial titles

A little chill in the air, a whole lot of red flags, and absolutely no reason to trust anyone. These are the thrillers that keep you turning pages, questioning everyone, and saying “ONE MORE CHAPTER” like you don’t have to be up tomorrow.