Recs if you like Whalefall...

for people who are both terrified of and fascinated by the ocean (like me)

As you turn the first page, a wave of dread consumes you. You see a library ticket at the front; 'The Library of Jurgen Leitner'. Who is this man? And why does this book seem to have such a horrible effect on your mind, your body, the world?

(For The Magnus Archives enthusiasts. Suggestions welcome though I may be a bit picky 🤓)

…are you certain whatever you’re doing is worth it?

or, books with similar vibes as the game subnautica

if you like tma, some are just vibes, some actual entities

survival stories, often but not always set in extreme locations or climates.

Tight spaces. Heavy air. The creeping realization that escape may not be possible. These are stories designed to make you feel trapped.

Recs welcome!

Books with short chapters!!! I started a challenge where I read a super long book a chapter-a-day and annotate it using a study guide! I found that annotating short chapters is super accessible and not overwhelming at all for me, so I wanted to share this list with anyone that wants to start over-analyzing their books :) I included a variety of stories because HOW you read is as important (if not more) than WHAT you read!!!!

...or the shallow. But either way, don't go near the water.

Aquatic horror

Life began underwater. Humans yearn to go back, and sometimes, they really shouldn't... A crowd-sourced list of stories that take place primarily underwater.

The book girlies are seeing their favourite characters on screen this year so if you didn’t know or want to be ahead of the game and prep, this list is here. This list includes tv adaptations and movies so if you’re curious make sure to see if it’s streaming or theatre release.

P.s. I’m including books whose adaptations already came out this year so far

Little list of horror literature focused on books set in/on/near the ocean or any other body of water 🌊

(This list includes only books I have read so far; will update from time to time 😊)

Unsettling vibes in damp places

Books to read before the adaptations come out! (movies and series!)

Horror books swimming with thalassophobia

“Summer” reading list with novels in a variety of genres about a variety of sea creatures.

might have to dedicate a month to the subgenre because there’s SO MUCH of it on my tbr

(waiter, waiter! my steak is too juicy and my lobster too buttery!)

The wettest horror in town — watery graves, haunted dams, spooky shipwrecks, black oceans that exist beyond the limits of man — this list has got it all.

Read the book before the movie comes out

Books with aquatic themes, or water on the cover