I tend to prefer:
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Fantasy/Sci-fi
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Fairy Tales, mythology, folklore
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History (specifically about major events/wars)
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Philosophy (or sometimes some science) that deals with the big questions pertaining to consciousness, God, and the meaning of life
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Classics but mostly of fantasy/scifi/horror variety with Frankenstein and other gothic writers being my favorites
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Horror. Mostly cosmic horror and some Stephen King
So one consistent thing with these is kinda me wanting to get away from modern everyday life (i mean look around, can ya blame me), and consuming books that are either fantastical or vast in scope. Even the history and philosophy I read are dealing with BIG events and BIG questions. Even smaller scale haunted house stories don't always grab me as much as ancient cosmic abominations/entities.
…So it makes sense that suggestions most likely to make me uncomfortable are books about things of very little consequence in the grand scheme of things, stories (whether fiction or nonfiction) on a smaller scale, but no less interesting or just plain enjoyable for it
…or just anything you think would be a different and interesting read for me!
by jesster_0
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yes I do tend to stray towards historical fiction – stick to contemporary slice of life/feel good books then
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Perhaps poetry might be a change of pace? I personally love Mary Oliver
You could try slow horses by Mick Herron. It seems to fit your request.
Crooked Plow. Maybe out of your comfort zone for also being from a Brazilian author?
Becky chambers series? Very slice of life/low consequence but in a sci fi setting.
Interestingly enough I have pretty similar taste to you, so when it comes to fiction I don’t think I can provide anything that’s outside of your comfort zone, but I hope in this collection of non-fiction books you’ll find something fun and unexpected:
* The Butchering Art by Lindsay Fitzharris (Medical history focusing on victorian surgery and the discovery of antiseptics)
* The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks (A collection of curious medical cases from neurologist Oliver Sacks)
* Elephants on Acid by Alex Boese (A collection of bizarre medical experiments)
* The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins (A scientific analysis and explanation of everyday life)
* The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan (A guide to rational / skeptical thinking in a world with witch hunts and conspiracies)
* Command and Control by Eric Schlosser (A collection of nuclear/military incidents during the cold war)