Recs if you like Futility...

the gurls NEED to read horror books 💋 i wouldn’t say these are all horror but that’s left to the reader to make that assumption

an engaging collection that captures the depth and diversity of African storytelling, blending tradition, history, and modern life through powerful voices.

these books look back 👀

always accepting suggestions for books with eyes featured prominently on the cover

books where chefs, caterers, restauranteurs, critics, and connoisseurs do cannibalism, or where a prominent theme of the book is food/cooking

It’s cannibalism for the girls

"Weird girl literature" with different flavours of horror elements

💜 yarnandbooks

inspired by both shanspeare’s video essay on the topic and also by my sheer adoration of this niche genre of books! vampires and other monsters are also included in this category.

All the books chosen by Booksandlala for the Literally Dead Book club.

i love an unhinged woman

It’s always nice to feel like a normal person by reading about those more unhinged than you 😌 These are all women focused books. 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.

"Weird girl literature" by BIPoC authors and/or featuring BIPoC experiences

💜 yarnandbooks

Horror books with green covers!

books I want to read (or have already read) where people are eating people.

An Ode to Unhinged Women MCs

This is one of a few lists I'm making to help me organize my ideas for HRCYED 3.0. Feel free to take inspiration or comment with more ideas.