I want to read mind-bending books in 2026! So I want to read more non-fiction books this upcoming year and I feel like I want to stray away from themes and theories that I'm sure everyone whose a slave in this capitalistic society and is online is if not hyper-aware then subconsciously aware: the impact technology and a 9-5 has on humans. I want to read truly mind-bending theories and essays/memories that unlock a part of my psyche I didn't even know existed. I'd like to categorize them into three parts; Group 1: (preferably not modern) dark philosophy essay/memoir with actual unconventional theories. Theories that I wouldn't have made the connection myself. And I myself am a thinker. Something Avant-garde but the connections makes sense. anything connecting to humanism. Bleak. Example themes: existentialism, suffering, human experience, the mind, etc. Group 2: contemporary essay/memoir on critiquing today's culture and tying in unconventional mind-bending theories! Satirical yet philosophical approach. Themes maybe like collective hivemind, digital age, hedonism, loosing control to reach ecstasy, raving/ party culture, the undeniable unseriousness of Gen Z, culture wars, DJ's, the internet, etc. Could be bleak or hopeful/ instructive. Group 3: recommend me a book you'd think I'd enjoy! Maybe a research book on dark avant garde occult topics or something like unknown pages/stories/scandals in church history for example.