r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis

Historical fiction, set in ancient eastern or tribal Slavic times when they practiced paganism. Not fantasy, but can have magical realism.

Wealthy families with dark secrets or messy relationships. They do not have to be on vacation, but I just want to read something with similar vibes to the storylines in the show.

I’m looking for something that feels like the this chapter in red dead redemption 2 or the movie Django Unchained. Set in the deep south, preferably in the 1800’s, with swamps, plantation and interesting characters.

Hi! I’m looking for weird horror/weird fiction recommendations! I've already read Lovecraft, Tales from the Gas Station, and A Lonely Broadcast, and I'm a big fan of Welcome to Night Vale and The Magnus Archives. I'd love books with a similar eerie, surreal, cosmic, or small-town-mystery vibe. Any recommendations are appreciated!

I really love these two films. Something crazy happening at night, conversation at a dim lit club, a diner, people conspiring behind your back, etc.

Looking for books about ancient Mesopotamian civilization — can be historical fiction, non-fiction, or fantasy inspired by Babylon/Assyria!

Specifically in the market for books that take place during the height of active civilizations, not about ruins/artifacts/modern treasure hunts. Thanks all!

Other genres are fine too though

Taking a 2 week trip to Europe and mostly read horror and fantasy. Any suggestions?

This might sound difficult, but I thought I’d try. I love the isolated beach vibe with a hint of magic, anticipation and even sadness in the air. It’s always pulled me in since I was little and makes me feel nostalgic for places that I’ve never visited. I’d love to read books that somewhat match that atmosphere, if they exist. Below are the in-game locations:

1. Besaid Island (Final Fantasy X)
2. Koholint Island (Link’s Awakening)
3. The Silent Cartographer (Halo: CE)

(Some sort of romance included) Bonus points if there’s a mystery/ crime plot too

Hello everyone,I recently watched a Bollywood movie called Main Vapas Aaunga,that was based around the historical event of the Partition of India into India,Pakistan and Bangladesh.
I would love to read books (preferably by Indian authors) based on fiction as well as historical recounts of the partition/freedom struggle or even the history of the country in general.
Thank you :”)

Books with this gothic, dark gloomy vibe

Jumping on the empire climber bandwagon. I love tv show / movies about two people who are both on the outskirts of society (be it anti social personality traits, dropped through cracks in school, poverty) who find each other and it’s them against the world. The outside is cruel but their relationship is mostly sweet. Bonus if it’s sapphic. I have an Americana grunge aesthetic in mind but really open to any setting

Looking for some maybe outside the box a bit. Thinking Alan Wake / Firewatch vibes. And I know Stephen King is the 🐐 for small town settings but I’ve already read a good bit of his work.

Looking for books that feature mermaids prominently. Don't MIND Little Mermaid retellings or books that use Hans Christian Anderson as inspiration but would prefer something that's not strictly based off that work if possible.