crime fiction/mystery novels in translation!! Recs welcome

dive into the sea of nuanced, unconventional modern literature with these attractive covers! featuring flawed, unlikeable characters and disturbing, uncomfortable topics, these books will absolutely leave you in some serious rumination.. mainly litfic, but all genres are welcome!

A butterfly on the windowsill. A rainbow on a drizzling day. A fox glimpsed in the glow of the streetlights. Little moments can change your whole day - as short stories can pack a punch and linger in your mind. So go on, read the read the underdog of the literary world…

For the past two years, I happened to read three novels with the premise consisting of an older woman (usually famous) hiring someone (usually a writer/journalist, usually a woman) to help write her life's story. So, I decided to compile this list, because this storytelling convention is prominent enough to be considered a literary trope!

Please let me know of other novels to add to this list.

Books that are considered dark and/or deal with darker themes, but found family is a key element and plays a major role in the plot. (check content warnings before reading)

trying to ensure i know what i own and what i need to read stilll

The regime will come for you? How do you deal with it?

For the girlies who like a little bit of spooky vibes but get scared from their shadows Dark academia, gothic horror, thrillers, fantasy

Whimsical books about fairies that aren't just hot men

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

Books covering prehistoric marine life, ocean ecosystems, evolution, and the history of life in the oceans. Includes books that are beginner-friendly as well as books that offer a deeper dive (pun intended) and some niche reads.

A beginner friendly eleven books covering the basics of dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, evolution, and paleontology. A starting point for anyone interested in dinosaurs/prehistoric life but only knows Jurassic Park.

Short story collections that are a little weird, a little fantastical, and a little spooky

Read by the author is the best way to consume nonfiction. They know their content better than anyone else Please give me suggestions!

A list covering dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals, evolution, and the history of paleontology. It has broad coverage, making it a good starting point for anyone new to prehistoric life. Includes scientific nonfiction, reference books, and a few quirky, niche reads.