This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at IUP chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
If you’re like me, then you love reading about things that are considered “strange.” Books that are typically psychologically based or call out humanity for its flaws are my favorites! Below, I have listed five books that I have read that I highly recommend for others looking for books that match this description!
- Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield- About the life of a couple after one returns from a sea expedition. Has themes of grief, love, and homophobia.
- A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers- An “autobiography” written by a former food critic after she gets sent to prison for murdering and eating her lover. Has themes of obsession and cannibalism.
- They Never Learn by Layne Fargo- Details two women who are at the same college, one a student and one a professor, who both have vengeful thoughts towards men who hurt others. Has themes of assault, revenge, and love.
- Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado- Short stories, each about a woman experiencing the world in different ways. Has themes of horror, love, abuse, and misogyny.
- Bunny by Mona Awad- About a college senior who gets swept up in the strange after-school activities of a sorority. Has themes of the occult and friendship.
So, if you’re in the mood for something that might be a bit disturbing, but thought-provoking, then I highly recommend checking out these books! I will mention that each book has a trigger of its own, so please be sure to check for those before checking them out. Happy reading!