If you were captivated by the intricate, lyrical writing and dreamlike, gothic mood of Forget The Sleepless Shores, you'll find Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber equally enchanting. Carter reimagines classic fairy tales with sensual, evocative language and a haunting sense of beauty, much like Taaffe’s spellbinding storytelling.

If the way Forget The Sleepless Shores weaves mythology and folklore into its stories drew you in, Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties will delight you. Machado’s stories blur the line between urban legend and reality, carrying the same sense of timeless mythic resonance that echoes through Taaffe’s work.

If you loved how Forget The Sleepless Shores delved into the inner lives of its characters, Karin Tidbeck’s Jagannath offers a similarly profound exploration of the psyche. Tidbeck’s surreal stories peel back layers of reality to reveal the fragile, enigmatic minds of her characters, creating an intimate and unsettling reading experience.

If it was the deep, contemplative questions about identity, love, and mortality that drew you to Forget The Sleepless Shores, you’ll appreciate The Language of the Night by Ursula K. Le Guin. Le Guin’s essays and stories probe the philosophical heart of fantasy and science fiction, inviting you to reflect on the nature of stories, myth, and humanity itself.

If you were moved by the gentle pacing and emotional power of Forget The Sleepless Shores—where stories unfold gradually and leave a lingering impact—The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu will resonate with you. Liu’s tales often simmer with understated emotion, building to poignant, unforgettable conclusions.