Books I’ve read and enjoyed over time, ranging from strange psychological fiction and thrillers to memoirs and nostalgic YA series. Just a mix of personal favourites across different moods and genres.
Sections
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Strange/Mystery/Thriller
Memoirs & Life Stories
Nostalgic YA & Fantasy
Strange/Mystery/Thriller
Books I’ve read that feel strange, unsettling, or psychological in some way. Mostly mystery-style stories with eerie atmospheres, tense storytelling, or things that feel a bit off while reading.
My favourite Uketsu book, I finished it in one day. Weird & unsettling, it feels more like piecing together a mystery than a traditional horror story.
Strange Pictures: A Novel by Uketsu
Similar eerie vibe to Strange Pictures. It’s more about atmosphere and strange details that slowly build tension rather than outright horror.
Strange Houses: Chilling Japanese Mystery
Another strange, visual mystery style book. It has that same “something feels off” feeling throughout.
Strange Buildings: Uketsu
A classic. It’s the kind of book that feels uncomfortable in a good way and is hard to put down once it picks up.
Misery: Stephen King
Short but really effective. The tension builds fast and the ending sits with you after you finish it.
The Mist: Stephen King
Dark and a bit unsettling in a quiet way. More psychological than outright horror, with a lingering kind of unease.
The Extra by Annie Neugebauer
Upcoming book set in the same universe as The Extra
The Other by Annie Neugebauer
cats > everything
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura
Memoirs & Life Stories
A mix of celebrity memoirs and more emotional or reflective life stories that I found interesting to read.
Personal and reflective. Feels like a snapshot of her life at that time. I got this for my 14th birthday.
Miles To Go: Miley Cyrus
A memoir about her life growing up, her career, and her experiences in the entertainment industry. I liked how personal this felt. It’s basically her telling her own story in her own words, and it doesn’t feel overly polished or edited for image.
Sorry Not Sorry: Naya Rivera
This is Malala’s story about growing up in Pakistan and fighting for girls’ education after surviving an attack. I really loved it because it’s inspiring but also grounded in real life, and it gives a clear look at her perspective and resilience.
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education
Britney’s memoir about her life, fame, and the years she spent under conservatorship. I loved reading her side of everything because it feels very personal and gives context to so much of what people saw in the media.
A true story about Timothy’s long-term relationship, their life together, and the impact of illness and loss. I loved it because it feels very real and emotional, and it’s written in a very personal, storytelling way.
Holding the Man: Timothy Conigrave
A mix of memoir, essays, and personal stories from Amy Poehler about her life, career, and thoughts on different experiences. I loved it because it’s easy to read, funny in parts, and feels very relaxed and honest.
