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assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on 🔗 Frankie's Shelf youtube channel because their taste is wild and i love it.
updated as frankie posts. *mentioned as in the book is the focus of the video, listed in the description, or offhandedly said.
Weird Books for a Weird Time
Books with bizarre concepts
Cli-Fi
Brb, just thinking about what I'd do in an environmental apocalypse
Note: I will be deleting my PB account within the next two weeks, and I believe this list will be erased. Feel free to screenshot it if you see anything that interests you! ☺️ 3/17/2026
CBC Canada Reads 2026 Longlist
These are the books that were chosen for the longlist for CBC Canada Reads.
Everything Better Than Stephen King
Stephen King is overrated, read these horror books instead.
💬OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS. Just comment and I will add.
Goodreads "Horror For Beginners"
Created from the list on Goodreads by Cybil and Sadie Hartmann (September 29, 2025)
weird lit
books that will leave you in a "what did i just read" cloud for weeks after (scifi, horror, contemporary, etc)
Delightfully Different and Wonderfully Weird
Books that challenge reality in all the best ways! From SciFi and speculative fiction to horror and literature these books are true escapism. Most I have read and loved some I’m most definitely going to read. I’m sure not all will be for everyone and that’s ok! Just wanted to share a little weirdness 🤓
Horror Recs for Every Type of Reader💀
My reading slump did my reading goal dirty
Playing the catch up game!
Last year my slump hit me hard so here’s a collection of quick read to help you catch up or just town over the line in time!
It’s a mix but promise the all pack a punch! All <270 pages 🥳
Canada Reads 2026 - Shortlist
CBC Canada Reads Contenders #3 - 2022 to Present
The most recent contenders from Canada Reads, an annual "Battle of the Books" run by the CBC (Canada's national broadcaster). Each year five Canadian celebrities step in to champion one Canadian book in a series of televised debates/discussions to see which book will come out on top.
What If?
Books that explore some interesting “what if”questions
Short Books (<300)
100 short books for when you need to break a reading slump or reach a reading goal.
My 5 Star Reads (My Recs!)
Books I cannot recommend enough. Books I cannot shut up about! These are some of my favorite reads and I can't wait to reread them!
PossessedByHorror's BookTube
A list of books Sarah Hawkinson (aka PossessedByHorror on YT) has reviewed/talked about on her channel! Excludes DNFs. You can see her book videos here!
From Book to Scream
Horror Movies/TV Shows that are based on books (that are not Stephen King). Wether if you are watching or reading the book you will check twice if your doors are locked and no evil is in your home lol.
Now a Major Motion Picture
I'm deeply invested in the book to screenplay pipeline
Note: I will be deleting my PB account within the next two weeks, and I believe this list will be erased. Feel free to screenshot it if you see anything that interests you! ☺️ 3/17/2026
I Think I'm Gonna Die In This House
horror/thriller novels set in homes
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