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.
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.
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.
There's 'The Weird Circle'. It has some lesser - known but really engaging creepy stories. They often feature strange and otherworldly elements that can give you goosebumps. Another one is 'Spooky Stories Online'. It has a simple interface but a great collection of stories that are not so mainstream. Also, 'Haunted Happenings' is a site where you can find some interesting creepy tales based on real - life alleged hauntings.
There's Ficly. It focuses on short - form fiction and has a community of writers who contribute unique short stories. You can interact with the writers as well. Another app is Bublish. It has a nice collection of short stories, especially those from emerging authors. It also provides some insights into the writing process. Then there's Reedsy Discovery. It showcases a variety of short stories from indie authors, and you can discover some really interesting and different stories compared to the mainstream apps.
Smashwords is a great option. It has a large number of independent authors who offer their novels for free. It's a good place to discover new and unique stories. Another one is Feedbooks. It has both public domain and original free content, with a focus on quality. There's also BookBub. It sends you daily emails about free and discounted e - books, including many novels.