The Library of Jurgen Leitner
As you turn the first page, a wave of dread consumes you. You see a library ticket at the front; 'The Library of Jurgen Leitner'. Who is this man? And why does this book seem to have such a horrible effect on your mind, your body, the world?
(For The Magnus Archives enthusiasts. Suggestions welcome though I may be a bit picky đ€)
created by TiniestBeetle
last updated August, 2026
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I didn't know what Magnus Archives was and I'm commenting now to say that if this becomes a new obsession... I hold you personally responsible hahah these books are a GREAT endorsement!
begging you to listen to the magnus archives i've listened to the show like 3 times and i don't think i could ever get sick of it!!
Hi fellow fan, I can't stop listening to all my favourite episodes, every night I put one on before I sleep. (Can't remember if I have spoken to you specifically about this sorry, but I am indeed obsessed with the show). Jonny Sims has such a great brain for horror
!!! he truly does he's so creative
What level of scary are we talking here cause I love horror topics/writing... But I am a scaredy baby haha
yes i agree that it's more creepy than scary. i was generally more unsettled than frightened by it
Agree with the others, creepy and suspenseful but it doesn't rely on making you jump out of your skin
tbh it's more creepy than scary
Perfecttttttt I was thinking if I can handle the books I could hopefully handle the podcast haha
Muahhahhah enjoy your hours *(and hours and hours) worth of horror fiction podcast content đ
have you listened to Malevolent? It's my favourite horror podcast after TMA
I started to, then I couldn't get myself to sit and listen to it properly since they're longer episodes but I WILL listen to it at some point!!! I loved the first episode
Yeah the hour long episodes require commitment because stuff just keeps happening. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!
I'm sure I will! I need to sit and listen while I'm playing eurotruck simulator or something
OH YOUâRE GONNA LOVE IT if you like horror at least
I like some of the books on this list (haven't read most of them yet though) so if that's the vibe Imma have a v good time haha
My wife and I listened to TMA as it was coming out years ago, but I held off on listening to the finale for a few weeks because I didnât want it to end. I đŻ recommend the series!
OMG YESS YOURE GOING TO BE OBSESSED WITH IT !!
SAME this list is what made me want to listen to the magnus archives
I have never listened to the Magnus archives why is this just my tbr (62% overlap) đđđ
omg you need to listen to it!!
Well then, maybe you'll have to start listening to it đđ
Update we're up to 67% đ
insert I hate Jurgen Leitner rant
I have to recommend House of Leaves and Uzumaki for Spiral!
JURGEN LEITNER? STUPID IDIOT MOTHERFUCKING JURGEN LEITENER GOD DAMN FOOL BOOK COLLECTING DUST EATING RAT OLD BASTARD SHITHEAD IDIOT AVATAR OF THE WHORE BIGGEST CLOWN IN THE CIRCUS LAUGHED OUT OF TOWN COWBOY MOTHERFUCKING JURGEIN LEITNER. STOP PINNING ME WHEN I TALK ABOUT JURGEIN LEITENER I HATE HIM SO MUCH WHY DOES HE HAVE SO MANY FUCKED UP BOOKS WHY DID HE DECIDE TO FUCK AROUND AND FIND OUT JUST SET THEM LOOSE IS HE DEAD IS HE A BASTARD MAN HAS SUCH A VISCERAL AFFECT ON ME NOT EVEN IN THE ROOM NEVER SEEN THIS MANS FACE AND I KNOW HE HAS THE WORLDS SHITTIEST BEARD GET AWAY FROM ME. if i wanted to get into heaven and god said jurgein leitners waiting inside i would piss on gods feet for the sole purpose of getting sent back down. if i have to deal with jurgein leitner speaking one word in person on voice in podcast not only will i close the tab i will delete my bookmark out of spite and have to rewatch the entire series again for the experience of being able to skip all the times when he is mentioned or alive. i dont even know why i hate him so much. he collects books but i am just mad because i am ANGY. he better have some fucked up backstory to explain this if hes just some rich shithead whos a fan of creepypasta and wanted the irl version ill go ham. BETTER have had a book make him kill a man cuz if he didnt Im going to make him. paypal.com/IFuckingHateJurgeinLeitner episode's not even about him. vaguely mentioned what is supposed to maybe be his library and I lost it. where the fuck is jurgein leitner if hes still alive im going to so deeply wish he wasnt. crusty old man. ill punch leitner and his sad frail old man twig bones will simply flake apart under my epic huge meat fist and he will disintegrate until all thats left is one final book he kept on him at all times simply titled Now You Fucked Up in ancient yiddish. im not breathing im hyperventilating at this point. i hope theres a date given for when jurgen died or will die so i can make it a reminder on my phone, and everyday once a year i will see it and do anything but pay respects to the man who had so many fucked up if true books
The entire rant is a work of art but 'Avatar of the WHORE' is something special
Is he dead? Is he a bastard? Is my personal favourite
The entire rant is so Gerry Keay coded I can hear it in his voice
Insert metal pipe violence noises
JĂŒrgen Leitner is the OG Rohrkrepierer.
(Rohr means pipe, and Krepierer is literally someone who dies. Rohrkrepierer itself does mean something else, but wordplays are fun xD)
So the first part of the review is reas it as a shout, but for the second my brain decided to read in the voice of a chipmunk. Im sorry
Someone needs to do that to add to all the variations of the rant we already have
How on earth could I forget Uzumaki
probably against my better judgment, iâm walking in. đ«Ł
Yes, join us! We promise it's completely safe and none of the books will kill you đđ
i hope so. i donât know how books could harm me. âșïž
leitner Libary perfec t size for put Catalina in to learn! inside very Cozy and Quiet Catalina learn well put Catalina in Leitner Library. no problems ever in Leiitner library because good Shape and Books for Catalina brain searching of big brain knowledge. Aleitner Library yes a place for Catalina put Catalina in leitner library can trust library for giving good books to Catalina. friend library :3
Oh no, I mean uh... have fun at the library đđ
i think iâm in danger âŠâŠ..
Nah nah the books are totally safe đ
if youâre sure. đ¶đœââïž (falls into a hole) oh.
Just don't go near any books that could eat you
stay away from hungry books. đ iâll keep that in mind !
Tender is the flesh would be perf for this đââïžđââïž
that book reminded me so much of MAG 178 like the slaughterhouse was literally the flesh domain....
YEP I think I envisioned just about the same place tbh
Ooo you're so right. I'm not a big fan of Tender is the Flesh personally, but it IS a perfect representation of The Flesh, I shall add it for sure!
So is it a good or bad thing if I have a large overlap with this Library? I think this is the largest overlap I've had with one ... I don't know who Jurgen is
Listen to the Magnus Archives and find out đ
not me just realising that we could see the overlap with lists ?!! đđ
Well then, considering you so wonderfully introduced me to Lobster, let me introduce you to the podcast that is The Magnus Archives đ if you like suspenseful horror, and you like podcasts, and you like sort-of-anthologies with an overarching plot, then you will have the best time ever for hours and hours and hours
đŒđŒđŒđŒđŒ oh that's sound like fun. So Scooby Doo but less people in masks trying to committed tax fraud, and more suspense. In podcast format I'm in!
You're so right it's essentially scooby doo for adults but with supernatural archive workers instead of meddling kids đ enjoy, and do get back to me on your thoughts if and when you start listening đ
Will do đ«Ąđ«Ą anything for the Scooby Doo vibe.
Omg I think you kind of predicted the future! A new Magnusverse novel has been announced called 'from the library of Jurgen Leitner'. Link here.
I just saw this as well and wanted to share if it hadn't been already! So exciting!!
No fuckin way I'm going to eat this up like it's my favourite sushi on my goddamn birthday. We are blessed by Jonny and Premee Mohamed. You're an angel for telling me about this
Just make sure the book doesn't eat you instead
There could be worse fates though I suppose!
So what I'm learning today is that there is definitely a crossover between horror-leaning bibliophiles, and a love for TMA
Whatever do you mean...this is all purely coincidence đ
(I say while I'm looking for my next horrid read and wearing TMA merch)
Eheheh no niche corner of horror fiction here to be seen at all
Love this!!
I put in my vote for All quiet on the Western Front for Slaughter.
OOOh yeah good one, I haven't read it (yet, I do have a copy), but no doubt it fits right in here
Wdym this is how you spell it what
LOL I know right, I had to Google him first
So I haven't yet gone into TMA (I know its good I'll get there is promise) but are these books mentioned in it in some way or do they just match a vibe?
They just match a vibe! đ There are 'books' mentioned in The Magnus Archives podcast but they're fictional and we would not want them to exist in real life đ”âđ«
I would highly reccomend getting into TMA if you like suspenseful horror! đ
This list is awesome!! May I suggest Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval? It reminds me so much of The Corruption with how much rot there is in the book
How did I not think of this??? It fits the corruption theme both literally and metaphorically, added!
