PICKLE BOOKS ARE BACK!!!!! 🥒 i only get more powerful over time (as i build up my pickle wardrobe).
📚 books mentioned:
- The Macabre by Kosoko Jackson
- The Midnight Shift by Cheon Seon-ran and translated by Gene Png
- A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper
👗💄:
- duochrome green eyeliner from Kaleidos @Kaleidos Makeup
- pickle sweatshirt from Bad Addiction Boutique @Bad Addiction Boutique
- (also if you have a question about my makeup or something i’m wearing, most of it is curated in my shopmy!)
thank you to Harper Voyager, Bloomsbury, and Saga Press for the gifted copies!
#picklebooks #picklebookrecs #horrorbooks #weirdbooks #booktok @HarperCollins @Bloomsbury Books @Saga Press Books 🛸🧙🏿♀️🔪
If you're new to pickle books, you're in for a unique treat. These aren't your typical horror or thriller novels; they mix unsettling, eerie themes with deep emotional scars, often exploring trauma, family legacies, and the supernatural in unexpected ways. For example, Kosoko Jackson's The Macabre weaves art, magic, and the pain of colonial histories into a narrative that's as haunting as it is beautiful. Another gem is The Midnight Shift, a Korean cult classic that redefines vampire tales by focusing on loneliness and human sorrow, making vampirism a metaphor for the hidden pains in everyday life. It's a perfect read for anyone who enjoys subtle, poignant horror that stays with you long after the last page. A Game in Yellow pushes boundaries with its intense exploration of kink, power dynamics, and cosmic dread — an absolute must if you like your thrillers with a touch of psychological complexity and fever-dream-like suspense. Besides diving into these captivating stories, I love curating my own pickle book wardrobe! The duochrome green eyeliner from Kaleidos Makeup gives my look that eerie yet chic flair, while comfy pickle sweatshirts from Bad Addiction Boutique keep the vibe going. If you want makeup or fashion tips inspired by these reads, I keep a detailed shopmy with all my favorites. For fellow horror and weird fiction fans on a budget, exploring these titles through digital ebooks or discounted deals can be a great way to expand your collection. Many cult classics and indie press editions offer affordable entry points into these fascinating, genre-blending tales. Overall, pickle books challenge us to rethink horror — not just as scares but as stories that haunt our minds, question reality, and explore profound human emotions. If you want recommendations, don’t hesitate to reach out or join the #picklebooks community. It’s a fantastic way to share experiences and discover new unsettling treasures.
Adding The Midnight Shift to my TBR