Without casting aspersions on the readers of Macabre Daily, I’m going to assume most of us have had a very stressful few months, to say nothing of the past decade. The 2024 election is another brick in the wall that’s sending shockwaves through America. We’ve already been divided by cable news, social media grifters, and our own lesser angels, so what could possibly be next? “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes,” the terrifying new novel from Clay McLeod Chapman, explores what happens when a malevolent force exploits a fragile populace. You know, fiction.
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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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Say “goodbye” to September and “hello” to Halloween!
Rise and shine horror lovers and get ready to dive into new releases from big names, new names, and up and coming names in horror literature!
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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!
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A good summer thriller should be on everyone’s TBR (to be read) list. It is just the excuse you need to stay inside on a hot day or keep out of the ocean because you never got over JAWS and prefer to stay far away from the water thank you very much. Here are just a few of the mysteries that kept me chilled and clammy this summer!
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Whether you are new to the world of horror or looking to expand your horror horizons, picking up a book can be scary. Instead of becoming overwhelmed with the 3,800 years' worth of horror stories and literature to choose from, look at it as a finite means to finding the horror book that is uniquely perfect for you!
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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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It’s always nice when an interview turns into a 2-hour lunch, and it’s even better when it veers off course to nerd out about shared interests. This is where I found myself when sitting down with Bram Stoker-award winning author Robert P. Ottone. Based on Long Island, New York, Ottone has published several horror anthologies and novels, while balancing his day job as a teacher.
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From the creators of Stray Dogs, comes an all new furry friend adventure featuring three (mostly) fearless felines as they try to make their way home during a gruesome rabies outbreak. FERAL follows Ellsie, Lord Fluffy Britches, and Patch are indoor cats who have found themselves stranded in a forest without their human. The cats frantically look for a way home all while trying to avoid the infected “bad kind” animals. A single scratch or bite seals your fate as a feral, blood thirsty beast!
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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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A dark room, delicious themes drinks, costumed servers, and four of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest stories masterfully performed? Yeah. You are not going to want to miss this!
I am of course talking about the Edgar Allan Poe Cocktail Experience! Traveling from city to city across the United States and Worldwide. Bringing to life a chilling cocktail experience dedicated to everyone’s favorite father of poetic horror, Edgar Allen Poe. Four of his most famous stories are retold by Poe Historian performers. Their “Macabre Mixologist” crafts special drinks that compliment each tale of terror.
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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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“Men, Women, & Jigsaws:” a review of the new book “Millennial Nasties!”
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Let’s not forget about horror authors during award season! Each year, the Horror Writers Association awards the highly coveted and prestigious Bram Stoker Award. Of course named after one of the fathers of the horror novel, Bram Stoker. Widely considered the most prestigious horror novel award, this title is granted based on “superior achievement” rather than popularity or “best” of the year. Any horror novel written in English and published within the last year (2023) is eligible to receive this accolade.
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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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An adaptation of Paul Tremblay’s Bram Stoker Award-Winning novel, “A Head Full of Ghosts” is in the works with Robert Downey Jr. to produce. The film will be directed and adapted by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. This duo is best known for the 2019 film from NEON, “The Lodge”. Team Downey will partner with The Allegiance Theater and Fifth Season for production and development.
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Following the controversy surrounding ‘Scream VII’ and his subsequent departure from the project, Chris Landon is now attached to direct the film adaptation of Chandler Baker’s ‘Big Bad '. Lionsgate is in the process of closing a deal with Landon to direct and produce alongside Todd LIeberman and Hidden Pictures.
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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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