Recs if you like Who Goes There?...

Overlooked, lesser known classics from all over the world and of many genres.

This list also exists as a book club on Fable under the same name.

continuing with my series of lists inspired by singular & genre-defying filmmakers, this list looks at the ongoing legacy of david cronenberg, offering works that in some way feel reminiscent of his. recommendations, as always, are welcome, and feel free to request filmmakers in the comments!

for anybody else who loved amc's the terror. a mix of fiction and non-fiction exploring both the artic and antarctica. i may also throw in some non-polar naval disasters such as the whaleship essex. i have not read all of these but they're all at least on my tbr

horror books that take place in winter or where winter is a big plot point.

just some really great horror scifi

Reading for when the nights get dark and lonely, and for when you feel the chill in your bones. Is there something out there in the long, dark night? Or are you just lost and hoping for something out there so you aren't so alone? Whatever it may be? ❄️ Inspired by other lists I've seen around and wanted to compile here

for fans of amc’s the terror. a more succinct version of my other list with just horror novels. recs welcome!

Every book that has been adapted into a movie covered by the Blank Check podcast

Before AI was writing our emails and billionaires were playing astronaut, these authors were already imagining the future.

From the pioneers of science fiction to the genre-defining classics of the 20th century, I’m exploring the books that helped make sci-fi what it is today.

Aliens, dystopias, questionable technology, and the occasional existential crisis.

Some predictions aged like fine wine. Others aged like milk.

Fellow Bounders, which OGs deserve a spot on the list? 🛸

A colourful bouquet of creepy, macabre and gruesome tales from the past century. Of murderous worms, demons and unpleasant events.

(Work in progress)

books that are the basis for adaptations and other book-related films and TV shows being released in the U.S. in April 2026

Horror novels that were so horrific they got adapted for the silver scream! Only select Stephen King titles to keep this from being The Stephen King Show :')