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Books for Fans of Stranger Things

Jan 11, 2026

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by

Erin Keller

in Book Lists, Book Recommendations, Book Reviews, Horror, Mystery/Thriller, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Supernatural, TV & Books, YA

Part of the magic of Stranger Things isn’t just the monsters or the 80s callbacks, it’s the emotional core. Kids banding together, adults failing spectacularly, and the darkness lurking just beneath the surface of an “ordinary” town. If you finished the latest season and found yourself craving that same small-town weirdness and teen-against-the-unknown energy, here…
Favorite Books of 2025: A Year in Review

Jan 5, 2026

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by

Erin Keller

in 5 Star Reads, Book Recommendations, Book Reviews, Reading Recap

This year’s reading focused on personal connection rather than trends. The choices reflected emotional needs, ranging from comfort reads to engaging mysteries and poignant narratives. Themes of found family, grief, and love emerged. Reading provided comfort and affirmation that stories matter, regardless of their perceived productivity or acclaim.