Autumn leaves are falling and cozy time is upon us. Blankets, soup, tea, a furry friend, and a cozy comfy horror book is just what you need to celebrate the season. What is a “cozy” horror book? Usually set in a small, quaint town and often features a mystery with less graphic and disturbing content. An added bonus if it adds nostalgic vibes to your mood. Here are my top cozy horror books.
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Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison offers insight into the complicated familial ties we are born with and asks how much of ourselves we are willing to sacrifice to be a part of a family.
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Hell on earth (aka summer) is here and it is a scorcher. But don’t forget, this is the time of year we are supposed to ignore the horrifying effects of our carbon emissions and lay out on a beach, blister from the UV rays, and admire a trash-filled ocean. If you are being forced to leave the comfort of your air conditioner at any point this summer, make sure you at least bring something that will send refreshingly cool chills down your spine.
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Tremblay creates a metafiction masterpiece that tells a disturbingly believable narrative through time jumps and by alternating between a “tell-all” audiobook transcript and the script of the movie that was never released. Eerie, disturbing, and unpredictable, Tremblay introduces a dark twist on the “cursed film” genre that will leave readers with further proof that the book
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Rachel Harrison has introduced me to an incredible subgenre of horror that marries feminist fiction with absurd horror situations that simultaneously maintain simplistic beauty while also sending profound messages about womanhood and the feminist struggle. Much like the “romance” novels of Emily Henry, the women at the forefront of Harrison’s novels are niche and complex characters that encounter a life-altering situation and get a bit of horror mixed in.
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A literary masterpiece diving into the intensity of grief unlike anything I've ever read before, including Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (blasphemy, I know). Langan exposes and explores the hidden thoughts and dark feelings associated with loss in a nautical folktale that spans decades. Using two storylines that span decades, Langan interweaves the story of 'Der Fischer,' a German legend that has the power to bring the dead back to life. However, they do not return as they were in life; instead, they haunt and attack in search of victims to help bring power to Der Fischer.
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I have a pretty good grasp on the team’s various movie tastes, BUT not so much what they enjoy curling up in bed with and reading until they fall asleep and have dreams worthy of Stephen King’s nightmares! So, I posed the question to the team; what is your favorite horror book of all time?
Starting off with Our Editor and Chief, Sam! I won’t lie, this one surprised me…
Sam’s favorite horror book of all time is the infamous “Interview With The Vampire” by Anne Rice.
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The highly anticipated sequel, “Moon of the Turning Leaves”, takes place twelve winters after the lights go out. Evan helped lead the community from their reservation and settled in a prosperous area. Over the last 12 years, the community of fifty settlers have turned back to the ways of their Anishinaabe ancestors out of necessity.
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This year is set up to be an amazing year for horror readers everywhere. From highly anticipated sequels to indie publishers and debut authors, there are a lot of spooky reads to look forward to this year. Out of the MANY I am looking forward to, I thought I would highlight my top five most anticipated of 2024.
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Unknown beings have appeared on earth. Once glance is enough to fracture the human mind driving the viewer to fatal violence. Five years into the apocalypse, we follow Malorie as she embarks on a journey with two young children to travel to a rumored safe house in hopes of finding refuge. They must travel 20 miles by boat while blindfolded. Malorie will rely on the listening skills that she has diligently cultivated in the four-year-old children since birth to guide their way.
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Ready for a holiday getaway of your nightmares? Climb into the Charlie Manxs’ 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith and take a trip to Christmasland! Where every day is Christmas and the children of Christmasland never want to leave!
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“Cutting Teeth" by Chandler Baker is a vampiric ode to motherhood told in what I like to call a 'slice of life horror' setting. Published in 2023, this novel uses the day-to-day chaos of modern parenting as an unlikely background for a horror story, exposing the inner thoughts of mothers—no matter how disturbing—and revealing what mothers will do to protect their children.
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It is FINALLY happening! The highly anticipated “Stuff Your Kindle Day” is taking a turn for the terrifying! If you are unfamiliar with “Stuff Your Kindle Day,” it is a highly anticipated event that takes place only four times a year. For 24 hours, you have access to thousands of free books that you can access from your Kindle e-reader, the Kindle app, or the Kindle website. In the past, this event has predominantly been hosted by romance publishing companies. HOWEVER, on October 31st, 2023, you will have the chance to download thousands of horror and thriller books for FREE!
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“White is for Witching” by Helen Oyeyemi follows twins Miranda and Eliot Silver of Dover, England and the strange occurrences that take place in their home. The women of the Silver family have all been afflicted with a rare eating disorder that causes the victim to consume non-edible objects. Miranda is no exception. The death of her mother causes her to spiral out of control, and despite her father's best efforts, she is taken to a care facility.
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I read the entirety of the “Creature Feature Collection.” I am happy to report that it delivered on its promise to be ‘a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. They can be read or listened to in one petrifying sitting.'
This collection comprises six short stories, all featuring horrifying twists on iconic or newly introduced creatures by renowned horror authors. The six stories are: "The Pram" by Joe Hill, "The Ankle Snatcher" by Grady Hendrix, "It Waits in the Woods" by Josh Malerman, "In Bloom" by Paul Tremblay, "Best of Luck" by Jason Mott, and "Big Bad" by Chandler Baker.
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A story of family secrets, misunderstood women, willful ignorance, constant horrors, and haunted motels, 'The Sun Down Motel' takes us through dual timelines alternating between Vivian and Carly, an aunt and niece living parallel lives three decades apart.
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia once again combines nostalgia, magic, and historic Mexican culture to create a unique story of friendship, love, loss, and the magic of movies in her newest novel, "Silver Nitrate."
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PAUL TREMBLAY'S newest book of short stories is sure to make your end-of-summer reading extra spooky!
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