r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis Jun 26 '26

None/Any Hello Everyone.

237 Upvotes

EDIT : Post submission criteria section of the rules (Point 1.) is edited. New rules in effect from 29th July 2026.


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  1. Mention the author and title of the books you recommend.

We look forward to your continued support and participation. Happy reading!

TL;DR : report rude behavior. Double check and do not upload AI generated content even if images are taken from Pinterest. Mention author and title of the book.

Mod Team.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 12h ago

Horror Something weird is going on in our town vibes

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1.1k Upvotes

Something weird is going on in the town. No one really seems to notice it at first. Only subtle signs at first that something is off.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 3h ago

Fantasy Old school D&D cartoon

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43 Upvotes

Loved the 80s D&D cartoon. Any books similar?


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 14h ago

Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic Post apocalyptic book

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149 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 7h ago

Romance Emotionally strong, glimmers of hope in despair

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32 Upvotes

I would love if the novel is set in a mountainous rural region. i would love there to be some magical realism elements and i would really the trope where the main character experiences a lot of despair and sadness but has a relationship they can hold on to for comfort and joy, something like the relationship being a source of safety in an otherwise hostile environment.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 11h ago

Romance Mutual love that can't be realized

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44 Upvotes

Whether it ends up being resolved or not, ends happily or not, whatever. This just needs to be a major plot point, please and thank you!


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

None/Any coastal town where somethings not quite right

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688 Upvotes

Mystery? Paranormal? Horror? Idk but something with a bit of a twist. Captuvating plot and beautiful scenery and eerie unsettling vibe.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 3h ago

Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic Books that feel like this

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7 Upvotes

Cybergoth, cyberpunk, biopunk, military, post-apocalypse, industrial, techno, medical, horror, ruins, ghost towns.

It doesn't necessarily have to be all of that, just a few of these elements.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 4h ago

Non-fiction Lone person pushing trough hard moments in life

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8 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 6h ago

Yearning Manchester by the Sea

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10 Upvotes

Overcoming grief and depression caused by a family tragedy. Yearnful and raw.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 12h ago

LGBTQ/Sapphic Sapphic RURAL east to South Asian book

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24 Upvotes

It HAS to be in a rural village or rural of SOME sorts. Also HAS to be set in Asia. Preferably no cheating because that makes me disconnect from the characters. I have been looking for a book like this for so long. Where two girls grow up in a rural village where homesexuallity is such a no no that it's barely even brought up and is a taboo topic. Also where woman are expected/have arranged marriages. A LOT of yearning please. I have been trying to find a book with this plot and vibe for SO long.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 6h ago

Literary Fiction Beach towns in the off-season

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6 Upvotes

Looking for literary fiction that revolves around popular vacation spots, preferably beach towns, that exist in the off-season. Acknowledging the locals and how their businesses sustain after high season comes to an end. Main characters that return to once cherished locations that now don't hold the same weight.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Magical Realism Gang politics mixed with urban fantasy

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338 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 15h ago

Mystery/Thriller Mystery, Cozy, Funny

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25 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 9h ago

Cozy Vibes Books that feel like small coastal hamlets

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8 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 9h ago

Mystery/Thriller books that feel like ispy spooky mansion

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5 Upvotes

Obviously besides the iconic spooky mansion. Something similar to Coraline.

Genres of Thriller, Horror, Mystery, etc. Feelings like cobwebs in every corner, shadows moving in the corner of your eye, a nearby crow calls and a feeling of dread lingers.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 11h ago

Horror Small town urban legends

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7 Upvotes

Looking for books about small town lore, urban legends, Cryptids, missing person cases, etc. preferably horror or thriller. No YA.

Doesn’t need to be paranormal or supernatural.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 20h ago

Fantasy All girl/coed group of magicals

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27 Upvotes

These are tough times and I need something πŸ˜”πŸ˜”πŸ’”πŸ’”


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

Fiction Author on Acid / Weed/ Alcohol

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233 Upvotes

Are there any fictional books that were written while the author was dealing with addiction, where readers can actually sense the author's altered state of mind, obsession, or eccentricity through the writing itself?


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 19h ago

None/Any Books that feel like Hellsing or Devil May Cry.

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20 Upvotes

I am looking for books that are about people hunting monsters or in general supernatural entities. Can be utterly absurd and pulpy like DMC and hellsing, or more serious and gritty.


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 1d ago

None/Any Books that feel like this

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104 Upvotes

r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 4h ago

None/Any Books that feel like this

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1 Upvotes

The video and song together


r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis 13h ago

None/Any Any genres

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4 Upvotes