Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A strange, unsettling, and wildly original story about a group of godlike librarians raised by a mysterious Father.

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins is one of those books that makes you question what the hell you just read.

In this non-spoiler review, I talk about what makes this book so unique, how it balances horror, fantasy, and dark comedy, and why it might just be one of the most bizarre reading experiences you’ll ever have.

If you like stories that feel equal parts Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, and fever dream, you’ll want to hear about this one.

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