Have you heard of "slipstream" literature? Loosely, it's a cheap way to say "it's genre but also literature!" which it's depressing that we need to say that but here we are. Think Michael Chabon, Colson Whitehead, Kelly Link. Got any favorite slipstream lit?
Here's a passable article about it: https://electricliterature.com/oh-slippery-slipstream-who-is-the-weirdest-genre-of-them-all/
And a top ten from Christopher Priest:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/may/28/top10s.slipstream
(I recommend Ice by Anna Kavan)
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/may/28/top10s.slipstream
(I recommend Ice by Anna Kavan)
And another piece, which I appreciate for including Beloved by Toni Morrison - it's just a very fancy ghost story! https://www.flashlightworthybooks.com/Best-Slipstream-Books/525