Recs if you like Dept. of Speculation...
Books that feel like an A24 film
Books that are atmospheric, emotionally unsettling, beautifully written, a little weird, and linger long after you finish them.
Lucy Dacus Recommendations 💛
Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.
that’s not my name!
they call me hell, they call me Stacy, they call me her, they call me Jane…that’s not my name!!!
this is a list of books featuring characters without a name
as always, taking any and all suggestions!!
She’s spiraling
Books where the protagonist loses their grip on reality, has strange, unsettling, and/or surreal experiences
half-glimpsed images: the novel in fragments
the fragmentary novel is constructed of fragments or vignettes, typically following images, thoughts, and feelings over a sequential series of events. in a world of disruption, displacement, and of time being swallowed and spat out by the machines of capitalism and colonialism, the fragmentary novel offers an alternative structure.
title borrowed from jenny offill. recommendations welcome.
Soft books to help my seasonal depression
sunny settings, or books that feel sunny and offer escapism from the winter blues in an eclectic blend of genres.
Editing to add: okay some of these books are SAD, my dudes, just like my seasonal affective disorder. But at the same time, they are soft and kind and a safe place for the big sad, if that makes sense?
Quickies! Books that are 200 pages or less
I see a few lists on here with this theme, but they were short themselves - and I was looking for a more diverse selection. So, thought I'd make my own list and share it! Nice for reading goals, but mostly, I like breaking up the rhythm if I'm reading something exceptionally long.
Weird Motherhood
"Weird girl literature" featuring themes around pregnancy or motherhood
💜 yarnandbooks
The city is a character
litfic books where the city plays a big role
No plot just vibes ✨
Weird and Unhinged Women
All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.
🔗Continuation of this list which I am unable to delete.
💜 yarnandbooks
Overdue Podcast readalong
Keeping up with the 700+ books featured on Overdue since 2013
Weird Women Quick Reads
Books in the "weird girl literature" genre with 200 pages or less
💜 yarnandbooks
Books which will make me THINK
thought provoking fictions are the best
these aren't raindrops in my eyes
emotionally resonant and impactful reads that will make you feel all of the feels (and, if you're like me, cry).
the art of a book title
Picking up a book because of its title. Brilliant, creative, and intriguing book titles across all genres and forms.
I’ll be updating this list periodically as I encounter more.
best of granta
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