Elbana is a Venezuelan Magna Cum Laude graduate with a B.Sc. in International Affairs and a Master’s in International Law and Politics. With an academic affinity for grounded non-fiction and a heartfelt personal love for creative fiction, her intellectual pursuits and writing projects seek to conciliate both.
As October accelerates towards its end, the season for everything strange continues to take over our minds. Even bookworms unfamiliar with spooky books feel the call of the darkness and, thus, may be willing to dip their toes in the vast, deep, dark ocean that is the horror genre.
H.P. Lovecraft may not have invented horror books, but his works of fiction certainly changed them forever.
A staple of dark romance and a perennial BookTok favorite, The Mindfuck series straddles the line between love and danger, romance and thrillers.
Published by the late S.T. Abby in 2016, The Mindfuck series promises to be an alluring read for bookworms interested in tales that depict romance blossoming amidst the worst and best of human nature, featuring a dark anti-heroine and a heroic male lead bound to love and separated by duty.
Dark fantasy uses the magical and mystical to tell disturbing stories that delve into human and non—human nature’s worst aspects. Whether exploring horror elements or incorporating Gothic narratives, these books are alluring in their conceptual heaviness.
While listing the best dark fantasy books of all time is near impossible, the following novels enjoy immense popularity with readers. Encompassing multiple genres and narratives, they are clear examples of the genre’s eclectic nature.
Dark romance books are not for everyone. They explore the darkest aspects of the human experience—the controversial, toxic, taboo, and forbidden.
If you’re unafraid of disturbing content and can consume triggering content, read ahead. The following entries are some of the best dark romance books available for fans of the genre—all dark, twisted, intense, and profoundly erotic.
From The Tale of Genji—arguably the world’s first novel—to contemporary masterpieces, it’s clear that Japanese literature is a treasure trove of compelling and diverse narratives. Moreover, readers exploring East Asian literature often find themselves drawn to both Japanese and Korean books for their unique cultural perspectives and timeless themes.
Eclectic yet distinctive, Japanese books touch upon contemporary social concerns and the intricacies of their society while still incorporating universal themes that leave a long-lasting impact on readers worldwide.
Naturally, listing all the best Japanese books would be an exhausting and subjective task.
A reading slump is an unavoidable situation that can happen to even the most avid readers.
It is, basically, a difficult conundrum that may be hard to get out of. You love reading, but you find yourself dreading to do it. You want to read but cannot motivate yourself to do it. Submerging yourself in a new story used to feel refreshing and fun, but lately, it’s been nothing but exhausting.
Simply put, it’s a phase where you feel you’ve lost your love for reading and cannot focus or immerse yourself in stories as you used to.
The immersive power of books cannot be understated. Through the words of a skilled author, even the most stoic of readers can embark on an emotional journey of colossal proportions.
The following books are well-known and recognized tear-jerkers. Whether through poignant narratives, haunting recollections, or powerful moments of human connection, these sad books will make you cry—and hopefully, leave a lasting impact.
There is something magnetic in romances that involve change and personal growth. Conflicting emotions and annoyance at one’s feelings may be frustrating to live through, but they are fascinating to read about.
The following books offer some of literature’s best and most engaging enemies-to-lovers dynamics. Old and new, and across multiple genres, they all provide delightful tension on a romantic journey that—most of the time—has a happy ending.
Matt Haig is a versatile author who has stood out in every genre and category he has immersed himself in, all with that touch of whimsy and otherworldliness that defines his written word.
From thought-provoking adult fiction to heartwarming children’s tales, his published works have received worldwide acclaim and continue to welcome eager fans.
Read ahead to embark on a fascinating exploration of Matt Haig’s life and imagination as reflected in his acclaimed books.
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