Recs if you like The Hunger We Pass Down...

Fiction of all genres that explore what it means to cannibalize the self in service of others; the invisible labor, the elusive rewards, and the smothering of all else. Books do not need to feature actual eldest daughters. Always open to suggestions!

Are you currently not crying to the point of vomiting, but you want to be? Need to conduct a science experiment to find out if you are in fact the ugliest crier in all of Pagebound? Well, do I have the list for you! Brought to you by the fine, very sad, folks of Pagebound! These books have been frequently suggested or upvoted in PB club posts about sad books! Suggestions in any genre, and extra tissues, are welcome!

Canadian authors writing books set in Canada.

Horror stories (in all of its forms/subgenres) from Asian authors!

Recs welcome!

These are not your daddy's powers (or demons).

These are stories about matrilineal trauma, rage, demons, and/or magic. Women are central to the plot. Sometimes multiple generations tell the story and sometimes it's just one. Dead / disappeared moms abound (but are not strictly necessary).

If it's a series, only the first book is listed.

books in which the cover has lime green font

(weirdly lots of horror?)

These are the books that were chosen for the longlist for CBC Canada Reads.

These books feel a bit like the moment in the filming of the Herb Ertlinger ad when Moira realizes everything has gone horribly wrong for her to find herself doing a commercial for atrocious fruit wine and, frankly, beefing it. (Exemplary gif in pinned comment)

They are slow / slippery descents into madness, psychosis, horror, etc., lubricated by alcohol. They might feel a bit like a fever dream.

CW: addiction, postpartum psychosis, intergenerational trauma, colonial violence, drunk driving

Horror books with pink covers!

Absolute chills... 😰 feel free to give recs to add!

These endings will leave you with some questions

Exciting books releasing in September of 2025!