Literally Geeky discussion

Lud in the Mist is a pretty out there choice; probably the most hipster book we've read to date.

What are your fantasy picks that lie outside the 'mainstream'?

Me? Even though I'm old and (technically) wise, I'm extremely partial to the three children's novels that make up the 'The Snow Spider Trilogy', by Jenny Nimmo.



It's kind of a Welsh Harry Potter meets 'Picnic on Hanging Rock' by way of the Mabinogion. I'd highly recommend it, especially the first book of the series.

I can't think of any fantasy books I've read that would qualify as 'hipster'. Although I have read Stephen King's Eyes of the Dragon, which might fall under that category since he's known more for horror.

As far as 'hipster horror' goes, I was on a Poppy Z Brite kick back in my dark and brooding days. For a more modern book, I think House of Leaves falls under this category.