Unsurprisingly, many horror books have been banned or challenged throughout history. In honor of both Library Card Sign-Up Month and Banned Books Month, I challenge you to visit your local library/utilize your online library resources and read a banned/challenged horror book to stand in solidarity and advocate for the freedom of expression, education, and art in literature. Plus, it is sure to get you ready for October reading!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreBlacks Spot Books new women-in-horror anthology will tackle stories inspired by a famous folklore legend: the Baba Yaga. Written by some of today’s leading women-in-horror, INTO THE FOREST: TALES OF THE BABA YAGA will release on November 8, 2022.
Read MoreMeg Elison’s new tale of millennial culture and obsession gone wrong, Number One Fan, will be available from HarperCollins Books on August 30, 2022.
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