Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. It has a very unique concept. The story is about a boy who discovers an abandoned orphanage for children with special abilities. The book is filled with strange and wonderful characters, and the use of old - fashioned photographs to enhance the story makes it a truly engaging read in the YA fiction genre.
Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher. This book deals with the serious topic of teen suicide. It tells the story through cassette tapes left behind by a girl who took her own life, explaining the thirteen reasons why she did it. It's a powerful and thought - provoking read that raises awareness about the importance of kindness and understanding in high school environments.
There's 'The Monstrumologist' by Rick Yancey. It's about a young apprentice who studies monsters. The descriptions are gory and spooky, great for Halloween. 'The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein' by Kiersten White is an interesting take on the Frankenstein story, adding a new perspective. Also, 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. The strange children and the time - loop setting make it a fun Halloween read.
Well, there's 'Florida' by Lauren Groff. Some of the stories within it subtly explore the lives of women in different situations, often dealing with themes of oppression and the struggle for self - identity, which are relevant to feminism.
I'm not aware of any other widely used abbreviations for science fiction apart from 'sci - fi' and 'SF'.
A lesser - known but great EMP prepper fiction book is 'Surviving the Collapse' by James Wesley, Rawles. It offers a different perspective on post - EMP survival with some unique survival strategies. Another one is 'EMP: End of the Grid' by Mark Goodwin. It has an interesting plot that keeps you engaged while also teaching some valuable prepping lessons.
One that's not as well - known but really good is 'The Mahabharata Secret' by Christopher C. Doyle. It combines the Mahabharata with modern - day mystery. Also, 'My Gita' by Devdutt Pattanaik is an interesting take on the Bhagavad Gita in a more accessible and fictionalized form. And 'Ahalya' by Kavita Kane, which tells the story of Ahalya in a very engaging manner.
'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. It's set in 1896 New York City. A team of investigators, including a psychologist (the alienist), is on the hunt for a serial killer who preys on young male prostitutes. It's a great blend of historical fiction and a serial - killer thriller.
Yes, there's 'spec - fic' which is sometimes used as an acronym for speculative fiction, which includes science fiction as a major part.
'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary novel. It's a complex web of letters between various characters, mainly the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. Through these letters, a story of seduction, betrayal, and the corruption of the French aristocracy unfolds. It's a very dark and cynical view of society at that time.
NovelFull is a site that has a decent number of Chinese novels. It might not be as famous as some others, but it still offers a wide range of options. However, be aware of the ads on the site. It has both popular and some relatively unknown Chinese novels available for free reading.
A lesser - known but great site for light novels is Loose Id. It offers a selection of novels that often have elements of light novels. Another option is DeviantArt. While it's mainly an art - sharing platform, there are also some written works, including light novels in some cases. And there's also the site AllRomance eBooks. Although it focuses on romance novels, it also has some works that can be considered light novels, especially those with a romantic light - novel - style plot.