Recs if you like Cleopatra and Frankenstein...

An emergent subgrene by and about strange women on themes of female rage, sisterhood, hunger, attraction, beauty, motherhood, violence, and much more.

Books that are atmospheric, emotionally unsettling, beautifully written, a little weird, and linger long after you finish them.

pink, sophisticated & sometimes fatale <3 (added some essential nonfic & poetry!)

books with characters who are in their 20s (and trying to figure out their 20s). primarily but not exclusively lit fic.

Beautiful books for when your monthly reading roundup needs a little facelift 😉

recs from @leahsfigtree and @emmareadstoomuch on substack + personal recs

could be queer could be horror downright wonky

If you were the “gifted kid” in school who grew up to be the tired adult who can’t even reply to texts on time… hi, welcome, these books are for us.

These books question how society defines love and offer new visions for all kinds of relationships.

With a big scoop of melancholy!

It’s always nice to feel like a normal person by reading about those more unhinged than you 😌 which is why I LOVE weird girl lit! These are my interpretations of the genre. 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.

A gallery of books selected on covers that belong in a museum. Most of these are from actual paintings. Different types of art selected. The books listed below are just my opinion. Recommendations are welcome

Every single person in this book could benefit from some professional help

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

this is purely based on vibes

whether you love 'em or you hate 'em, here are some great character-driven novels if you like a book with well-developed characters