2025 is just days away and if you are anything like me, you are trying to either meet your reading goal or squeeze in the last few books of 2024.
Now is the time for short and scary novellas that you can easily finish in a couple of days or even hours! Pick one or two tor curl up with and round out your 2024 reading goals with some whirlwind reads that will help you ring in 2025 with a bit of fright.
Read MoreContinuing our ‘mood reading’ series, we’re cranking up the scare factor just in time for Halloween. As holiday creeps closer, so do the scary vibes. If you find yourself itching for a fright, take a look at our list of the Scariest Books of All Time. We promise, you’ll be sleeping (or not) with the lights on after reading these horror books.
Read MoreFrom international bestselling authors James S. Murray (also known as "Murr" on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers) and Darren Wearmouth, comes You Better Watch Out, a jolly fun, thriller that will keep you guessing until Christmas morning.
Read MoreThe world of the one and only King of Scream - Stephen King - is expanding with a NEW anthology set in The Stand Universe being released in August of 2025! The Stand is set in an apocalyptic world in the aftermath of a man-made plague in which the remaining humans have divided themselves into factions. The upcoming anthology titled The End of The World as We Know It, will feature short stories from during and after the events of The Stand.
Read MoreAutumn 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.
Read MoreSay “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!
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, our friends at Horrorsmith Publishing are hosting ”Terrify Your Tablet Day”! Similar to the infamous “Stuff Your Kindle Day,” this highly anticipated event takes place once a year. For 24 hours, you have access to thousands of FREE and discounted books that you can access from your Kindle e-reader, the Kindle app, or the Kindle website. Unlike “Stuff Your Kindle Day,” “Terrify Your Tablet Day” will include a variety of devices that have the ability to access eBooks. Including your cell phone!
Read MoreIn honor of spooky season and Hispanic Heritage Month, here are ten influential Hispanic Authors and their well known chilling tales of horror that not only frighten, but also tell stories of hispanic culture, history, and folklore.
Read MoreUnsurprisingly, 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 MoreA 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!
Read MoreWhether 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!
Read MoreBlack 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.
Read MoreHell 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.
Read MoreMonstrous Books is set to Publish A Deluxe Edition of Jeff Rice’s KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER, the Book that Spawned the Cult TV Series. This Delux Limited Edition Novel features a new foreword by David Dasmalchian, an all-new afterword by Rodney Barnes, an essay on Jeff Rice by Kolchak Expert Mark Dawidziak, and a new cover and spot illustrations by Russ Braun (The Boys).
Read MoreMonstrous Books to Publish A Deluxe Edition of the Book that Spawned the Cult TV Series. Featuring a New Foreword by David Dastmalchian, and All-New Afterword by Rodney Barnes, An Essay on Jeff Rice by Kolchak Expert Mark Dawidziakand a New Cover and Spot Illustrations by Russ Braun (The Boys).
Read MoreTremblay 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
Read MoreFeelin’ frisky? Slash & Slay: A Horror Podcast is turning up the heat for their 69th episode *wink wink* and talking about the sexy side of slashing and slaying. From silly questions that make everyone giggle to deep conversations about horror, sexuality, and its place in modern media, they are exposing it all… not actually though…
Read MoreRachel 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.
Read MoreTubi or not Tubi? Let’s find out! In this episode, the Slash & Slay gals, Emilie and Alyssa, watch Tubi original horror movies and tell you which ones Slay and which ones don’t hit the mark. From sharks to phone possessions, nothing is off limits on Tubi!
Read MoreThis week, the Slash & Slay gals, Emilie and Alyssa, would like to introduce you to an all NEW monthly mini-series called: Slash & CAGE! Yes. Like Nicholas Cage. . . Today, they talk about the thrilling 2021 film, PIG. Starring Nicholas Cage, of course, and Alex Wolff!
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