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On my bookshelf
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Bettie
Books that are currently sitting pretty on my shelf.
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Fiction
Mostly dark, spooky, or mysterious novels
Truly have never read more books written by a man that really understands women and their relationships.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
My favorite Stephen King book (so far!)
'Salem's Lot - Stephen King
The book I’ve probably read the most throughout my life.
Slaughterhouse-Five a book by Kurt Vonnegut
Despite the fact this is a spooky book, it really captured what it was like to have a best friend growing up.
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
My favorite of Sager’s books. I always appreciate that they’re never trying to reinvent the wheel
The Only One Left a book by Riley Sager
A fun novel, especially if you’ve ever spent time in Door County.
A Death in Door County a book by Annelise Ryan
The one Palahniuk book I reread.
Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahniuk
Not much in common with Blade Runner, but that shouldn’t stop you from reading this.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? a book by Philip K. Dick
We love a good spooky mystery.
Mexican Gothic a book by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Nothing spooky about this, but still a little creepy. I always enjoy reading stories set in Chicago.
Curious Toys a book by Elizabeth Hand
Truly a “must-read.” Every time I come back to it, I find something new
Watchmen - Alan Moore
Creepy and unsettling. The miniseries did a decent job, but there’s some things that just don’t translate to the screen
Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn
Maybe a little predictable but that didn’t stop this from being an enjoyable read.
A Flicker in the Dark a book by Stacy Willingham
A fun novel to read on a camping trip
What Lies in the Woods a book by Kate Alice Marshall
A lot of hype for this one. Decide for yourself if it lives up to it.
The Whisper Man a book by Alex North - A Novel
I love a book with a plot revolving a scary movie.
Horror Movie: A Novel
Nonfiction
Mostly stories from people I admire
Heartbreaking to know Michelle McNamera never got to see the Golden State Killer captured and brought to justice.
I'll Be Gone in the Dark a book by Michelle McNamara
A real heartbreaking autobiography. Only read this when you need a good cry
It's Always Something a book by Gilda Radner
If you know John Waters, then this book is definitely one to read
Mr. Know-It-All a book by John Waters
More than just an actor
Elsa Lanchester, Herself|Paperback
Who doesn’t love Debbie Harry?
Face It a book by Debbie Harry - A Memoir
We were truly blessed to get this book before Carrie Fisher passed away
The Princess Diarist - Carrie Fisher
Two stories woven together that intersect at the Chicago World’s fair
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at ...
Not really a book you sit down and read. But a book you open to a random page and start reading. RIP MCA
Beastie Boys Book
A great look at the history of monsters in cinema
Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares by John Landis
While we wait for Mindhunter season 3, we have this book to enjoy
A Killer by Design a book by Ann Wolbert Burgess and ...
