Recs if you like American Elsewhere...

Hauntology is the philosophical concept, as quoted by Mark Fisher from his article taking a deeper look into Derrida's philosophical work, that "the present is always haunted by the ghosts of the past and the unfulfilled promises of the future." From generational trauma to dark histories to dying Old World pagan traditions, these elements persist throughout the wide genre of folk horror. These books explore deeply into the hauntings of the past and the instability of the future.

Recs are from r horrorlit. I have not read them, but thought it would be a fun concept for you and me.

(let me know if any suggestions are egregious)

#backrooms #dreamy #weird #strange #surreal

All the towns or cities in these books deserve a detour. Some probably even a quarantine. From bizarre creatures to cosmic weirdness to simmering malevolence to just plain human absurdity, these stories have it all. If you can’t keep driving, just remember, don’t drink the water

“Make your statement, face your fear.”

A selection of books with vibes similar to the themes, narrative format, and generally eeriness of our favorite horror pod. Recommendations always welcome!

(ok bc to me jane schoenbrun is his aesthetic/creative offspring)

Inspired by our fave chaotic show! Romance stories paired with hunting the supernatural and/or with MMC’s inspired by or similar to Dean/Sam.

Full disclosure, most of these books are a compilation of recs, so I haven’t read them all myself!

There might be something sinister or odd going on in these small towns.

the name is self-explanatory, this is a list of books across various genres that made me feel things I am still not sure how to describe

Books for fans of the TV show From

Past and present winners and nominees of the Shirley Jackson Awards. Frightful reading!

Fiction books across genres and age ranges, set in New Mexico. May include only mentions of New Mexico. Recommendations welcome, please note I have not read all of these books.

Books that have won the Shirley Jackson Award for outstanding achievement in the literature of horror, the dark fantastic, and psychological suspense.