Some notable books I've read throughout 2026 that I think deserve some love!
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Dark, Strange and seemingly plotless but so enjoyable if you enjoy horror
Lapvona|Paperback
One of my fav books of all time. Speaks heavily on the human condition.
Tender Is the Flesh|Paperback
Perfect if you’re looking for something fun, quick and engaging.
The Housemaid|Paperback
An excellent read that taught me a lot and encouraged me to change certain habits that I didn’t realize were damaging
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
I didn’t read it recently but it is a long time favorite. Perfect for those who enjoy thrillers or are curious about expanding their genre tastebuds
Gone Girl|Paperback
A fun thriler with a unique concept! You've probably seen it on booktok
Love, Mom (Standard Edition)
Wickedly dark as it is funny, with deeply unique characters and a melancholic yet highly intruiging vibe. This book is truly one of a kind!
Big Swiss
Very fun and sweet murder mystery with a hint of whimsy. Colorful characters and a gentle undertone of what it means to age as a woman in society. Perfect palette cleanser for in betwen longer reads!
Murder Takes a Vacation: A Novel
WOW! Definitley some trigger warnings on this one ngl howeverrrrr it was fantastic supppper underrated and some awesime twists. If you can do horror 10000% pick it up for this spooky season!
Brother
Another popcorn read by Freida McFadden that is fun and easy to speed through! Very easy to get invested in this one, another good spooky cabin read for the fall season!
The Crash
Another darkly engrossing yet deeper than you think book rec for the fall season! It's strange, messed up, a bit morbid yet artistic. With characters that really make you feel something,, and thats saying the least.
The Vegetarian
If you havent read a Junji Ito book you're missing out. His graphic novels are imaginative as they are disturbing. I always find myself deep in thought after I read a story just conteplating the plot, character and even just the world he built. It is...
Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection
Take the easily addictive popcorn reads of McFadden and set it in Sweeden while following multiple characters in this frozen murder mystery. Cool crisp imagery and a chilly plot will keep you hooked the whole time.
Hidden in Snow
a really amuesing story about a white lady author who accidentally on purpose steals the manuscript of longtime frenimy (who is asian) and tries to feign being asian as well in order to achieve stardom.
