(Probably) the most vile, repulsive, disgusting and disturbing books you’ll ever read. Books here should be the type that you think about even weeks after you’re finished. Whether these books make you nauseous or sleepless, or both, it’ll be terrifying! ⚠️ Books on this list contain disturbing content, please read at your own risk and know your limits. Many of these books I haven’t read yet, I cannot say for sure how terrifying each one is.

Much like books to movies but solely focused on animated movies/series! Suggestions welcome!

(I've tentatively decided to include stop motion movies as well despite not being animation, as I feel like it fits the spirit of the criteria.)

My tbr!!

books that had plot twists or took a whole new unexpected direction.

tear-jerkers. screaming crying throwing up

books & protagonists that have layered experiences with, or perspectives on, the idea of technological or societal “progress” as a linear, inherent, and inevitable good (or evil), or with the overall passage of time and generational change causing a fear or feeling of impending obsolescence and distance from the natural world

Different books, same covers. Please share the copycats you've found!

just imagine the soundtrack for o brother, where art thou? playing here

A list of books about growing gardens both magical and real.

the strange collection

This list is for everyone who wants to experience autumn season with books so cozy and so full of romance and also get ready for Halloween

Books with rabbits on the cover (and hares for those who care to distinguish!) for my investigation as to what genre bunnies usually represent

I do note that 70% is horror, but I am biased in my reading so that doesn't mean anything yet.

Recommendations are welcome, just keep in mind I'm trying to avoid children and middle grade books and I'm very hesitant to include YA books- but please feel free to convince me.

Were you a wolf kid growing up? Did you play WolfQuest and fall in love with these animals and their ecosystem? Here’s the real story of how wolves were returned to YNP in 1995, and how they have survived since.

Some of these books focus on the people who made the reintroduction successful, and some focus on the stories of the wolves themselves. Some even deal with how we view wolves as a culture and society. Enjoy!

beloved tales in new gowns

Books I read, researched or considered for my masters thesis. Some are not strictly speaking orphans but only growing up without parents or the parent figures being absent from the story.

Books on the intersection of geology and mythology/folklore. Geomythology is an interdisciplinary science that exlores how natural phenomena are reflected in traditional stories.

Books to read with your sister, for your very special and exclusive book club