Recs if you like The Field Guide: The Art, History and Philosophy of Crop Circle Making (Strange Attractor Press)...

For when you want something more ominous, macabre, or mysterious in taste that also centers on a deeply specific subject. Ranging from the occult to the supernatural to just plain weird and interesting. Expand your knowledge by reading these narrow glimpses into the past.

Or: hobbies to try while touching grass

Instructional nonfiction about all types of arts & crafts, creative DIY, games, pastimes, skills, and offline activities in general. For this list I'm favoring comprehensive introductions & broader overviews — you won't find every worthwhile book about (eg) furniture building, hair braiding, or paper airplanes here, but you will find a little taster of each. See what catches your eye!

SISTER LISTS: You Should Start a Zine | Opting Out of Fast Fashion

A list of books on cryptids, aliens, the occult, parapsychology, folklore, urban legends and conspiracy.

Built upon the “Building a Fortean Library” column within Fortean Times magazine.

Missing - David Gotlib (ed), Bulletin of Anomalous Experience, 5 vols, 1990-1994 ; MAGONIA Magazine Archive