Maybe you’re like me and binged the entire season of Stranger Things in one day. Or maybe you tried to stretch it out a bit. Either way, you probably desperately want the next season already. With that kind of cliffhanger ending, I don’t blame you. đ I’ve loved Stranger Things from the beginning and can’t wait to see where they go next.
If you need that thing to tide you over, never fear! There are lots of great books that can give you that Stranger Things vibe and maybe hold you over until the next season. Whenever that will be. The downside: you might be in a fall mood after reading these even though it’s the middle of summer.
Books Like Stranger Things
The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman
A small town in New England is slowly being devoured by the Gray, a monstrous alternate reality that only a few select families have abilities to stop. Sound familiar? Not set in the 80s and more magic than science experiments, but enough creepy vibes for Stranger Things fans.
The Accident Season by Moira Fowley-Doyle
Each year, Cara’s family dreads the accident season, accompanied by broken bones, bruises, and even death. Why are they cursed? And how can they stop it? This debut will have you on the edge of your seat.
When the Sky Fell on Splendor by Emily Henry
After the local steel mill exploded, almost everyone in town was affected in some way. When Franny and her friends witness something crashing to Earth, their lives are about to change again. Weird stuff happening in the Midwest…sound familiar?
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
A ragtag group of friends is just trying to deal with the end of world, leaving it to the Indie Kids to save it. Essentially, what happens to the teens that aren’t necessarily trying to save the world? I love this book and I love Patrick Ness.
We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
Henry Denton has been given a way to save the world from the aliens. However, he can’t see that there’s much to save. At the core, this is more of an exploration of mental health than the strange, but an interesting look at the weird in all our lives.
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
People fall through gaps in Bone Gap, Illinois. When Roza disappears, everyone expects that Finn had something to do with it. But he knows that it was something else. Eerie and haunting, this is a book that’ll keep you thinking long after you read it.