Not necessarily for a particular decade or period of time. I just mean a book that’s steeped in nostalgia, whether that means that the characters themselves are very nostalgic and reminiscent, or something about the language and imagery of the book evokes an inexplicable sense of nostalgia in the reader.
I understand that this might be a rather specific request, but anything you have is fine! I tend to prefer more literary styles of writing (it’s hard for me to read a book if I find the writing too amateurish to the point where it’s distracting) but I’m not necessarily looking for just literary fiction. Any genre is fine, as long there’s something heavily nostalgic about it. I’m guess I’m thinking more about the book’s aesthetic than anything. For example, there’s stuff like dark academia and gothic romance that really leans into atmosphere and mood. I’m hoping to find books like that, except ones that lean very heavily into nostalgia/longing for past days etc.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions!
by melgawks