I would like to read some non-fiction or academic texts about alien sightings, alien cults, etc. If anyone has recommendations, please let me know.
I am not looking for fiction. Although, works from people who claim to have contacted aliens might also be interesting to read, even if they are on the sillier side.
TLDR: I would like some book recommendations on alien sightings and alien cults.
Jacques Vallee: Messengers of Deception is a great book on UFO cults. Honestly, everything the man does is great.
This
Cults? Rael is on netflix.
Jacques Vallee Confrontations
Michael Barkun's Culture of Conspiracy is worth reading and "When Prophecy Fails' about alien contact and cults is a classic of the genre. Brenda Denzler's Lure of the Edge is a well written text on religious beliefs in UFO Land. They're the Big Three imo and non-fiction.
A couple of those discussed here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFJ2T6qDSTE&t=890s