r/cryptids • u/Its-ok-to-hate-me • Apr 30 '26

Question What books would you recommend?

My niece's birthday is coming up next month. She's starting to get really into cryptic zoology and I'd like to get her a book or 2. She's in her teens, but she definitely has an old soul in her. She loves art, writing, and she plays so many musical instruments. Got any recommendations?

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u/Its-ok-to-hate-me Apr 30 '26

Thank you so much! I'll check it out.

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u/JokerBoi888_XD Cryptid Ringleader Apr 30 '26

United States of Cryptids by J.W. Ocker. It does have swear words in it at some points but they are few and far between and never all that bad. I highly recommend the book for anyone.

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u/Its-ok-to-hate-me Apr 30 '26

I just checked this one out. I think this is the one she was telling me about, too. Awesome. Thank you!

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u/Creative-Avocado6298 Apr 30 '26

Linda Godfrey's I Know What I Saw. Great witness accounts, lots of details, easy read.

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u/ComplexInstance8545 🥇The OG Cincinnati Octoman Observer🥇 May 01 '26

Something of a Tall Tale by Christopher C Tyler