Has anyone actually finished Vallee's 'Passport to Magonia'? Winter reading recommendation thread

Right, I'm looking for some proper winter reading that won't put me to sleep by November. I've been meaning to tackle Jacques Vallee's Passport to Magonia for ages, and with the dark nights drawing in, I reckon it's the perfect time. Has anyone here actually made it through the whole thing? I've heard it's a bit of a slog compared to his other work, but the interdimensional angle is fascinating.

What I'm really after is recommendations for stuff that's genuinely thought-provoking rather than just sensationalist nonsense. I've got a tenner to spend on the charity shop circuit, so point me towards the good stuff. Give me the winter reading that'll keep me up at night for the right reasons, yeah?

Vallee's a bit dense if I'm honest mate, but worth it. The folklore parallels section is brilliant - basically proves that UFO sightings and fairy abductions follow identical patterns. Took me three attempts to get through it, but once you clock his argument it all clicks into place.

Skip Vallee and grab Leslie Kean's UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On the Record instead. Much more readable and you get actual testimony from credible witnesses. Should be a fiver on AbeBooks.

If you want genuinely spooky winter material, might I suggest The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Alma Katsu? Fiction, but absolutely nails the paranormal investigation vibe. Perfect for November reading in a draughty flat with the heating on the blink.

The folklore parallels section is brilliant - basically proves that UFO sightings and fairy abductions follow identical patterns.

This is exactly why Vallee winds me up though. He's just drawing lines between completely unrelated phenomena and calling it a pattern. Confirmation bias masquerading as rigorous analysis. But I suppose that's the whole appeal for some people.