Recs if you like Hunger and Thirst...
weird girl covers that are paintings w/ neon text
an oddly specific trend i’ve noticed, mostly in genres like horror, weird girl, feminine rage, etc. (but there are some others here, too) 💁🏻
upcoming horror in 2026 🩸☥⋆.˚
was curious, so did some research and found loads and loads!!! happy reading, folks!
2026 Horror Releases
A genre-inclusive and diverse list of horror releases coming in 2026. If I missed any or you have suggestions, please let me know. I will update periodically as new books are announced and release dates are solidified.
Source for a lot of the data for this list came from readjumpscares.com, which is a website you should absolutely check out. I’m sure data will come from other places along the way, as well.
Cover Porn: The Lit Fic Edition
Lit fic books to read for the aesthetic
Booker Prize Eligible for 2026
Weird and Unhinged Women
All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.
Books to Read to Feel Well Adjusted
It’s always nice to feel like a normal person by reading about those more unhinged than you 😌 These are all women focused books. Some I’ve read and some I’m going to read. Apologies in advance if it gets long. Recommendations are absolutely welcome!! So please feel free.
I know a couple are written by men which might be taboo for some but I’ve included because I thought they were appropriate or the author has a track record of writing women well.
HRCYED 3.0! July 7, 2026 - July 6, 2027 🤓
Hardest Reading Challenge You’ll Ever Do! Subject to changes since I’m fickle. All 150 books plus the 2 bonus! I’m probably crazy for trying 🫠 I have repeated authors mostly because I’m trying to use books I already own. I’m not sure if that’s taboo or not…
Something Is Wrong With Her…
She’s strange. She’s unsettling. She’s becoming something else. And maybe the worst thing about her is that you understand her…
All By Myself
Books where the cover features only one person
Listen to another podcast or read another book?
Book recommendations from podcasts I listen to: NPR books, Book Reccos, What Should I Read Next?, Book Off, What Page Are You On?, Book Cheat
Horror that WILL give you the Heebie-Jeebies
Absolute chills... 😰 feel free to give recs to add!
Lici's book arcs
This section is dedicated to compiling my current book arc reads and the reviews I have conducted for NetGalley and various authors.
Pagebound Reads
A list of all the books I've finished reading and given reviews
