You, a stranger in the city where you live
Books that capture the uncanny upside-down of that city you thought you knew so well.
created by LeafDragon
last updated July, 2026
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I love this a lot! I think I once found a book like this about my city, but it was a self-published indie at a local bookstore and I canât remember the author or title. It disappeared into that same upside-down for me. đ«„
If it ever resurfaces for you, tell me! Strange disappearing books are exactly the kind of energy this list is looking for! You just have to find the right spot to slide sideways between two staircases into the underside of a statue, Iâm sure thatâs where itâs hiding.
I found it! Itâs called Caverns Below Milwaukee by Andy Tyra. (My daughter climbed into an eagleâs nest in the rafters of the library and demanded three favors. The first was a talking mouse (Nurallam), the second was a golden necklace, and the third was this book. đđœ)
