Books To Read if You Love What We Do in the Shadows

In this razor-sharp, hilarious, and touching tale, Charles Yu, a time travel technician in Minor Universe 31, helps people navigate the chaos of altering the past. When he’s not managing clients, Yu searches for his vanished father, the inventor of time travel. His quest leads him to a book titled How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, which may hold the key to finding his father and even saving his own life. Amid the quantum space-time adventures, Yu’s journey blends humor with heartfelt moments as he unravels the mystery of his father’s disappearance.

In this funny, gruesome, and wild horror novel, Patricia Campbell finds solace from her chaotic life in her Charleston book club, where she and her friends bond over true crime. But after a brutal attack by a neighbor, Patricia meets James Harris, the neighbor’s charming nephew. As local children go missing and deaths are ignored by police, Patricia begins to suspect James harbors a dark secret. The real horror unfolds as James, a monstrous force, infiltrates Patricia’s life and threatens everything she values, including her close-knit book club.

In 1977, Andy, Nate, Kerri, Peter, and Tim the dog solved the mystery of Sleepy Lake. The trail of an amphibian monster terrorizing the quiet town of Blyton Hills turned out to be a familiar culprit: A bitter old man in a mask. Now, in 1990, the former teen detectives are haunted by nightmares and Peter’s death. When the man they apprehended makes parole, Andy discovers they’ve been chasing the wrong culprit. Determined to uncover the truth, she reunites the gang to return to Blyton Hills. This ode to Scooby-Doo will thrill fans with its nostalgic return of mystery hunters seeking answers.

In this spellbinding novel, two star-crossed magicians, Celia and Marco, engage in a deadly game of cunning. The mysterious Le Cirque des Rêves arrives without warning, offering a breathtaking experience within its black-and-white striped tents that are open only at night. Trained from childhood for a fierce competition, Celia and Marco discover too late that only one can remain standing. As their love blossoms amidst the high stakes, dangerous consequences unfold, affecting everyone connected to the circus. This captivating story will enchant romantics, history buffs, circus enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and anyone who cherishes a compelling tale.

Welcome to Pell, a fantastical world reminiscent of Monty Python and Terry Pratchett. As war looms, cheerful gnomes in tidy cardigans face off against halflings riding war alpacas and armed with grenades. When a halfling bomb disrupts Offi Numminen’s life — he lives in a hole in the ground — this goth gnome becomes an unlikely hero. Leading a band of quirky misfits — a gryphon, a dwarf herbalist, and a teenage witch — Offi embarks on a quest to the Toot Towers to confront a villain threatening Pell. No Country for Old Gnomes blends whimsical humor with a diverse, feminist twist, promising a lighthearted, heroic adventure.

In a quaint Rhode Island town during the Vietnam era, divorcées Alexandra, Jane, and Sukie gain enchanting powers: Alexandra conjures thunderstorms, Jane floats, and Sukie turns milk into cream. Their lives are upended when the wealthy and enigmatic Darryl Van Horne refurbishes the old Lenox mansion and invites them into his dark, scandalous world. As their newfound abilities stir up trouble and reveal hidden fantasies, the town of Eastwick becomes a stage for a comedy of the blackest sort. This vintage John Updike novel offers fresh, constantly entertaining fun with a twist.

In Black Water Sister, Jessamyn Teoh, a reluctant medium moving back to Malaysia, begins hearing the voice of her estranged grandmother, a former spirit medium. Ah Ma, now a vengeful ghost, insists Jess help her settle the score with a business magnate who has offended a deity. Amidst a whirlwind of gods, ghosts, and family secrets, Jess grapples with Ah Ma’s intrusive tactics, from spying on her personal life to committing crimes through her. As Jess navigates this dangerous world, she must reclaim control of her destiny before the Black Water Sister’s retribution becomes final.

In this darkly funny horror story, Abby Lamb and her husband Ralph move in with her mother-in-law, Laura. Abby hopes it’ll finally give them a chance to connect. But Laura’s venomous behavior makes life unbearable. After Laura takes her own life, her ghost haunts Abby and Ralph. Ralph descends into a deep depression and Laura is terrorized by a force intent on destroying everything she loves, including her relationship with her favorite resident of the long-term care home, Mrs. Bondy. With her job at risk and Mrs. Bondy, her favorite resident, facing relocation, Abby devises a chilling plan involving a unique chicken à la king recipe to reclaim her life and break Laura’s vengeful grip.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a daring mash-up of Jane Austen’s classic with thrilling zombie mayhem. In this expanded edition, the peaceful village of Meryton is overrun by a plague that resurrects the dead. Feisty Elizabeth Bennet battles zombies while contending with the arrogant Mr. Darcy. With romance, heartbreak, swordfights, and cannibalism, this jolly retelling blends Austen’s enduring novel with the horror of the walking dead, making it a must-read for literature and zombie fans alike.