thank you anon- i am already reading vol 1 of Bloody Shovel, and it has been an enlightening read.

Is your Xenosystems less comprehensive than the one by Passage Press?

Also check Bizarchives and Aegeon out on Amazon if you're into pulp fiction. Two of the only consistent fiction publishers in our scene and they're pretty good

Well, on that front I am reading some Bulgakov(White Guard), and am planning to read Turgenev or Lovecraft next. Although I think the two serve different purposes- fiction is more of a spiritual activity, whilst non-fiction is an educative one- both are vital, however, one must always beware of what they are reading as to not to infect their mind, spiritually, or informationally. I think we all know what influences one must avoid when reading anything....

Well, modern fiction is probably not even worth consideration- I have not read that many 21st century books- this year I have read Genocidal Organ, and that was written in the 2010s. But the classics are certainly worth reading- after all, this is the cultural heritage of the west. Heck, even some eastern classics are worth reading too, and even some modern authors like Mishima. Although, I always do check for certain influences in any authors I am considering reading...