For when you're in the mood for something creeeeepy
Brutal and brilliant. This is a world where cannibalism is normal after a virus makes animal meat unsafe for humans to eat. Great read, cold and analytical and worth it.
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
A retelling of Dracula from the point of view of one of his brides. It's a letter to Dracula telling of his abuse. Gothic vibes and beautifully written
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
There's no telling how many nights I stayed up reading the scary stories books under the covers with a flashlight. Some of the stories are goofy and ridiculous, but these books hold up and are a great time. Especially fun to read with your (age-appro...
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
A super fun read! Gory and it goes from 0to 100 very quickly. Chaotic and nightmare fuel. It's a mysterious forest filled with monsters with a tour that goes through. Somehow, someway (surprise, surprise) things go horribly wrong
The Haunted Forest Tour by James A. Moore
The classic. No notes
It by Stephen King
Another classic “horror” novel. You just need to read it
Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles, #1) by Anne Rice
Zombie Apocalypse, but told in a very interesting way- through interviews with survivors as an oral history through the aftermath. Very, very good book
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
I just read this since the movie just came out. I went in with low expectations as it's a book about walking. Came out loving it. I should have known since it's Stephen King, but this book is defintely worth it
The Long Walk by Stephen King
Very different than the movie and, honestly, better. Explores what it means to be human when you are the only human.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
On my TBR list. Will update when I've read
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
A father and son trudge through a gray wasteland where humanity has eaten itself, both literally and morally. It's not an easy read, but very unforgettable
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Vampires on a riverboat traversing the Mississippi. Honestly loved this book so much. Very different type of book from George R.R. Martin than other books I've read from him
Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin
Very much an IT adjacent book. It is small town horror with demons. I really like the dual timeline aspect of this book and it's a great October-vibe read
Demon King: A Supernatural Thriller by Erik Henry Vick
