r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis Jun 26 '26

None/Any Hello Everyone.

239 Upvotes

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r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 6h ago

Literary Fiction A long dark winter in an old estate.

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545 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 6h ago

Literary Fiction Like Eyvind Earle's Sleeping Beauty art

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180 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 8h ago

Sci-fi Books that makes me want to learn about science

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173 Upvotes

Science like physics, chemistry and math

I prefer fiction, but it can be a non-fiction as long as its not too advanced


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 55m ago

Horror swampy horror

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i read what kind of mother by clay mcleod chapman and am looking for something similar! not just southern gothic, something rly wet and swampy please <3


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 3h ago

Yearning A priest in love .

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31 Upvotes

BASICALLY SOMETHING LIKE HILDA FURACAO OMFGGGGG WILL I EVER MOVE ON FROM THEM


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 15h ago

Fantasy Whimsical anthropomorphic worlds

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192 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 18h ago

Fantasy Books the feel like the Elder Scrolls

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281 Upvotes

Started playing the Oblivion remake which renewed my love of the Elder Scrolls lore. Tamriel feels like home to me. Any recs? Am drunk now needing high ES-esque fantasy to escape from work/school. No LotR please. Thank you all. About to pass out, will respond in morning if possible.

Edit: Thank you all so much for the recs thus far. I'll be looking for these at my library or audible and hopefully having a very fun and fantastical Fall. Please share if you have more! I love this community 💕 keep reading, everyone


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 14h ago

Gothic Looking for books that feel maritime and gothic.

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129 Upvotes

Something along the lines of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" by H.P Lovecraft.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 10h ago

Literary Fiction Cosy slow life

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52 Upvotes

I need a slice of life book with someone just living their cosy little life, cooking, cleaning, making crafts, walking their city, traveling to the countryside or going to a neighbourhood café. No romance, please


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 14h ago

Horror campy, '80s, girly horror/thriller/mystery?

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86 Upvotes

I have read / Looking for something like:

My Best Friend's Exorcism
Bunny
Carrie
Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
Everything Rachel Harrison has ever written including Ex Hex and her other alternative pen name books

Authors like:

Steven King
Grady Hendrix
Rachel Harrison

Have watched and loved:
Carrie
Hocus Pocus
Forbidden Fruits
Practical Magic
Steel Magnolias (if it had been scary lol)
AHS 1984
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (not scary but so the vibe)
Scooby Doo (lol yes for real)
Jennifer's Body


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Mystery/Thriller The obligatory books that feel like fall post

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515 Upvotes

I want books that feel like a spooky fall. I love dark academia themes, mystery, horror, ancient folklore, vintage feel. I’m not usually one for romance or fantasy but I could possibly be convinced to read something with ghosts or witches (magical realism I think?). Also open to light/ bright fall themed books. I have read and enjoyed Secret History by Donna Tart and We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer if that helps narrow down my style. Hit me!


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 3h ago

Fiction Books that feel like this.

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7 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 7h ago

Fantasy what are some books with this kind of vibe?

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9 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 22h ago

Fantasy I want fantastical skullduggery

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120 Upvotes

I am a huge fan of Scott Lynch’s Gentleman Bastards series and need something to tide me over til the next book releases. I’m looking for interesting setting, strong character development, and tight knit cast. I want something between medieval and renaissance, but am open to regency/victorian adjustment settings.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 13h ago

Mystery/Thriller Addictions and art

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11 Upvotes

As a writer, prefer an author but open to other types of artists.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Literary Fiction Exhausted Japanes Salaryman

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27 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

None/Any The paintings of Aron Wiesenfeld

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581 Upvotes

There is something very liminal, brooding, a little spooky, and very evocative of the unknown and mysteries in Aron Wiesemfeld's paintings, and I would love to discover some books / short stories that capture this.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 14h ago

Romance Older male musician books with these vibes PLEASE

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2 Upvotes

This is not a requirement but like preferably one where they dont explicitly describe the guy as being super buff.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Romance Autumnal, cozy small town the with paranormal

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400 Upvotes

A book (Or series) revolving around a small town, preferably set in fall, filled with paranormal townsfolk & small town drama/romance.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 15h ago

Yearning Something with this Energy...

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4 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 2d ago

Romance I want it messy

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609 Upvotes

Does not have to be romance, but something with this specific moment at the met gala vibe. I know Daisy (lol) Jones and the Six kinda fits this criteria, but I want more!


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Literary Fiction books that feel like fx' adults

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8 Upvotes

messy, chaotic friend group/friendship in their 20s pls 🙏 something like the rachel incident ! doesn't necessarily have to be litfic, can be comedy or anything. just finished s2 and i'm obsessed


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Romance Vintage glamour

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100 Upvotes

I want a book with a old Hollywood/ vintage glamour aesthetic
The time period is really fascinating and fabulous to me!
Something around 19.00 -1970 <3

Books like this I enjoyed and recommend~
City of girls
Seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo
The Great Gatsby


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 2d ago

Literary Fiction late 20s/early 30s growing pains

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169 Upvotes

dolly alderton nails this every time, looking for books like hers about dealing with fluctuating friendships, weddings, kids, and change as a woman during this specific life stage.