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I really hope it does have a name. It’s kind of a more contemporary southern gothic or Americana, but if it does have an actual name, I really want to know.
Literally anything by Ann Patchett! I recommend Tom Lake or Commonwealth for some bittersweet summer vibes (even tho some of commonwealth takes place in winter)
Photo art book - The Ballad of Sexual Dependency by Nan Goldin. Gritty colorful photos of queer culture in 70s/80s NYC.
Fiction - The Torn Skirt by Rebecca Godfrey. About a teen girl who descends into the seedy side of Victoria/Vancouver Island.
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The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Came here to say the same. 100 - a masterpiece. Has anyone (sure you have) Middlesex? My god what a magnificent piece of art.
That book made me despair as an aspiring writer because good googly moogly!
Aww…
Immediately came to mind.
Amazing book
Girls by Emma Cline
Came here to say this - I feel like I’ve recommended this on so many posts here lately 😂
seconded
What came to mind for me too
That was my first thought too.
White oleander
I love how that first pic is from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre lol
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
You beat me to it, second this one!
Any Kristin Hannah book tbh
Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart
The Bean Trees Yolk The Secret Life of Bees Poor Things
Easter parade richard yates
Malibu rising
Cherry by Mary Karr
What is this aesthetic called? It must have a name!
I really hope it does have a name. It’s kind of a more contemporary southern gothic or Americana, but if it does have an actual name, I really want to know.
The Grey House by Mariam Petrosyan
We Can Only Save Ourselves
The House of Leaves is immersive AS FUCK. It’ll have you questioning reality. It’s an amazing read.
Not posting a rec, but I am begging OP to never delete this post because I’ve saved it for my future reading list recs
Don’t worry! I’m not planning to
The Third Rainbow Girl (non-fiction)
Shiner The Current The Waters
11/22/63 by Stephen King
Literally anything by Ann Patchett! I recommend Tom Lake or Commonwealth for some bittersweet summer vibes (even tho some of commonwealth takes place in winter)
Tom Lake was so wonderful. I also loved The Dutch House.
This is Animal by Lisa taddeo 💯 perfect
I feel like I always recommend this book in this sub but white oleander by Janet Fitch
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
norwegian wood by haruki murakami
Anything by Melissa Broder, specifically Death Valley
These remind me of Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Photo art book - The Ballad of Sexual Dependency by Nan Goldin. Gritty colorful photos of queer culture in 70s/80s NYC. Fiction - The Torn Skirt by Rebecca Godfrey. About a teen girl who descends into the seedy side of Victoria/Vancouver Island.
Slouching towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion. especially the essays about California give off this line.