Books

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Set in the rural countryside of 1950s Mexico, socialite Noemí becomes an unlikely hero when she receives a troubling letter from her newlywed cousin. The letter says her husband is trying to kill her. When Noemí finds her cousin in a mysterious house, she quickly realizes that she must be cautious of the sinister secrets that lurk within its walls.

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green - If you know anything about TB, this nonfiction book will teach you more about the disease aside from just immunology. Green takes you through the history, societal impact of the disease, and tells a real story of how a young boy’s life was changed by arguably one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke- an ethereal, dreamlike mystery that changes your perception of reality. A beautiful journey through a labyrinth of marble halls filled with statues that live harmoniously with the tides. Until a second character enters and a dark mystery begins to unravel.

Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury- If you’re a fan of The Twilight Zone this might be a good book for you. A collection of short stories that uses the moving tattoos of a man to string together 18 different storylines. Through his skin, you will glimpse dark, haunting, and prophetic visions of humanity’s future on Earth and Mars.