THE FUSE

True readers know that sometimes the worst possible question is, “What are you reading right now?” Sure, people ask with the best intentions, curious to hear about the book that’s captured your attention. But when your current read is a literary novel featuring a protagonist who’s sexually attracted to planes, it’s not exactly an easy elevator pitch for a family member or the stranger sitting next to you on the train. On certain corners of the internet, though, these delightfully unhinged novels with bizarre premises, sprawling prose, and unforgettable characters have earned a name: weird girl books.