Recs if you like Temporary...

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

Weird, gory, and or disturbing. We support women's wrongs here.

Books about people (particularly women) with a unique job situation. The definition of "unique job situation" is basically vibes. It could be fantastical or surreal, or just a normal job in an unusual situation. Or maybe a job so mundane and specific that the focus on it feels weird. Also books about real people with unique and interesting jobs. (Also I have not read all of these so I'm just going off descriptions for some of them.)

fiction about capitalism, surveillance, and how the jobs we work to survive impact our sense of self

Just another day at the office 🤪

Motivational posters, loyalty oaths, HR "family culture", retreats that feel like indoctrination, hustle worship, and LinkedIn messiah energy.

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

thought provoking fictions are the best

A gateway list for readers curious about magical realism but wary of too much whimsy. These books blend the uncanny with the everyday...strange happenings grounded in real emotion, culture, & sometimes politics. Perfect for readers craving wonder without leaving a sense of order behind.

the new workplace novel under late-stage capitalism

my tbr list