The Umbrella Academy has taken the world by storm ever since the first season premiered on Netflix. It has become one of Netflix’s most popular shows, and each season is viewed by millions of people all around the world.
The show’s charm is difficult to match, leaving fans desperately waiting for new seasons and nothing else to watch. However, while other television series may not fulfill your need for more Umbrella Academy, here are five books that will help:
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Geek Love is one of the strangest books you’ll ever read – which is perfect if you’re a fan of The Umbrella Academy. It is the story of the Binewskis, a circus family full of human oddities that the matriarch and patriarch have given birth to.
The novel follows the act as they travel across the US, inspiring strange and violent reactions from their audiences. At the same time, the Binewskis siblings are caught in a struggle in their attempt to achieve supremacy.
Dunn’s wild book will excite you and put your hair on end, taking you into a world you will want to get more of.
Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory
Spoonbenders is the story of the Telemachus family, who find fame and daytime TV airtime due to their psychic powers. However, everything comes crashing down due to a tragic event, leaving the family separated and disgraced.
The Telemachuses are not allowed to spend their lives in seclusion, however. The family reunites once the authorities begin to chase them. What ensues is an exciting showcase of psychic power and how it transcends human concepts of ability and power. But, what makes this book special is the unique and heartwarming dynamic between the Telemachus family.
Paradox Bound by Peter Clines
Paradox Bound is as original as science fiction novels can get. Peter Clines’ book tells the story of the Traveler, who comes across Eli Teague’s life once a long time ago. The Traveler becomes obsessed with her paradoxical life, reminiscing about it during his travels through time.
Many cycles later, he encounters Eli again and tries to look for answers to her mode of life. However, the search for answers sees him coming across more than he bargained for, leading to a thrilling adventure that spans centuries.
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Continuing our themes of family and time, The Immortalists is a fantastic novel that will do more than just make up for a lack of new Umbrella Academy episodes.
Set in New York in 1969, Chloe Benjamin’s novel is the story of the Gold children, who rush to see a mystic woman famous for predicting how people will die. The adolescents get their fortunes read, and the book follows them over the next five decades.
The Immortalists is an ambitious book that tackles multiple topics and takes you on a journey about family and bonds, and how develop with time.
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson
Undead Girl Gang is a fun novel that can best be described as Veronica Mars meets The Craft. It’s the story of a teen girl who begins to look for the truth behind the mysterious death of three classmates. However, rather than finding the cause, she ends up bringing them back to life.
The resurrected girls and our lead detective unwillingly join hands to form a girl gang. The zombie vigilantes set off on some hilarious adventures that will leave you grinning at each page.
Vincent Salera
Founder @ World's Best Story™ amplifier of creativity & fun!
