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Scares Across America Part I: Alabama to Georgia

Posted on March 11, 2021 (January 4, 2024) by Nicole Hill

Travel across America with the first part in our our compendium of horror books set in every state of the union (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.). […]

March 11, 2021 Books

6 Works of Horror Memoir True Enough to Be Terrifying

Posted on March 10, 2021 (January 5, 2024) by Sam Reader

These six books look at the ways in which horror influences and is influenced by our culture, our history, and ourselves. […]

March 10, 2021 Books

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She Frightened Me With Science: 6 Sci-Fi Horror Novels

Posted on March 4, 2021 (January 9, 2024) by Sam Reader

Science fiction is so often optimistic, but these six sci-fi horror novels explore the genre’s darker side, from deep space to Arctic wastes and beyond. […]

March 4, 2021 Books

12 Horror Games to Look Forward to in 2021

Posted on February 12, 2021 (January 4, 2024) by Charlotte Nicole Davis

2021 is shaping up to be a great year in horror gaming: from tense, tightly-paced indie games to massive, sprawling RPGs, there’s something for everyone. […]

February 12, 2021 On Screen

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You Might Not Want to Go Home Again: 6 Tales of Homecoming Horror

Posted on January 20, 2021 (January 5, 2024) by Sam Reader

VIsiting the place you grew up is rich fodder for horror stories – here are six horror books about the oddness of coming home. […]

January 20, 2021 Books

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This Woman’s Work: 7 Works of Feminist Horror

Posted on December 9, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Sadie Hartmann

Seven novels, anthologies, and short story collections celebrating feminist horror from women writers the world over. […]

December 9, 2020 Books

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Festive Frights: Five Holiday Horror Novels

Posted on December 7, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Ann Dávila Cardinal

These five works of holiday horror are a guaranteed remedy to the cloyingly gingerbread saturated cuteness of classic holiday tales. […]

December 7, 2020 Books

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Horror for the Holidays: The Best Gifts for Horror Readers

Posted on December 2, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Nicole Hill

If you need the perfect gift for the horror reader in your life, these 14 2020 horror books will guarantee you champion gift-giver status. […]

December 2, 2020 Books, On Screen

Await Further Instructions (2018)

7 Family Gathering Horror Movies To Take The Edge Off The Holidays

Posted on November 23, 2020 (January 9, 2024) by Sam Reader

Things can get tense at family holiday gatherings – here are 7 horror movies that’ll make you thank your lucky stars your family is only a little quirky. […]

November 23, 2020 On Screen

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Short Sharp Shocks: 6 Horror Short Story Collections for Longer Nights

Posted on November 20, 2020 (January 9, 2024) by Sam Reader

2020 has been a banner year for short-form horror fiction – here are six of the best horror short story collections and anthologies to dive into right now. […]

November 20, 2020 Books

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Dark Sangre: Five Latinx Horror Writers You Should Know

Posted on November 10, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Ann Dávila Cardinal

Five Midnights author Ann Dávila Cardinal expounds on five Latinx authors of horror and dark fiction you should read right now. […]

November 10, 2020 Books

9 Halloween Horror Books Set in October

Posted on October 27, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

sample heading Obviously, October is the perfect horror reading month. That said, if you’re like me these days, you require a constant reminder of which month it is. Keeping track Read More » […]

October 27, 2020 Books

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Shaun Hamill’s Introduction to Dark Wonder: A Syllabus

Posted on October 8, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Shaun Hamill

Shaun Hamill’s guiding concept as a writer is “Dark Wonder” – here are five short stories, novellas, and movies to get you started in this niche genre. […]

October 8, 2020 Books, On Screen

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What to Read Next Based on Your Favorite Stephen King Novel

Posted on September 21, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

Once you’ve leveled up in Stephen King’s indelible horror fiction backlist, expand your horizons with these readalikes based on your favorite King novel! […]

September 21, 2020 Books

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Six Horror Books About the Nastier Side of Suburbia

Posted on September 14, 2020 (January 9, 2024) by Sam Reader

sample heading We’re all familiar with the suburbs in horror. They’re a place of white picket fences, of idyllic surroundings, of neighbors who love each other. They tend to be Read More » […]

September 14, 2020 Books

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Bright Days, Dark Fiction: 5 Horror Reads for Summer

Posted on August 31, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Theresa DeLucci

Five spinetingling stories of shock suitable for the savvy summer skeptic. […]

August 31, 2020 Books

The Fog (1980)

6 Horror Movies That Feel Like Vintage Paperbacks

Posted on August 26, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Trevor Henderson

Enjoy some visual comfort food with these six vintage horror movies that capture the comforting feeling of a well-loved paperback pulp horror novel. […]

August 26, 2020 On Screen

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5 Books That Explore the Horrors of Racism

Posted on August 18, 2020 (January 8, 2024) by Nicole Hill

Horror fiction has much to say about real-world racism — if we’re willing to listen. […]

August 18, 2020 Books

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Morbid Manga: 4 Must-Read Horror Manga

Posted on August 13, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Maya Thornton

Four frighteningly good horror manga for when you need to think outside the book. […]

August 13, 2020 Books

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6 Relaxing PC Horror Games For When You Need To Chill

Posted on August 10, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Sam Reader

A relaxing horror game sounds counterintuitive, we know, but these six PC games provide atmosphere without going too heavy on the jump scares. […]

August 10, 2020 On Screen

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Visual Terrors: 4 Must-Read Horror Comics For Your Reading List

Posted on August 7, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Maya Thornton

Four frighteningly good horror comics for when you need to think outside the book. […]

August 7, 2020 Books

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6 Horror Short Stories That Haunt Us

Posted on July 28, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

Scary things come in small packages. Some of the most frightening horror we’ve ever read has come in the form of short stories – here are six we can’t shake. […]

July 28, 2020 Books

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5 Books About the Horror of the Unreliable Narrator

Posted on July 22, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

If you revel in the uncertainty of a story told by an unreliable narrator, here are five horror books for your next reading journey. […]

July 22, 2020 Books

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Girls Grow Up Too: 10 Female Coming-of-Age Horror Books

Posted on July 21, 2020 (January 9, 2024) by Sadie Hartmann

So many coming-of-age horror stories focus on young boys – here are ten of our favorites featuring teen girls. […]

July 21, 2020 Books

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5 Horror Books About Cursed Films

Posted on July 15, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Sam Reader

Mysterious disappearances, fatal films, and dead cast members abound in these five horror books about cursed films and filmmakers. […]

July 15, 2020 Books, On Screen

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5 Historical Horror Novels to Help You Escape 2020

Posted on July 9, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Gwendolyn Kiste

Five horror books set in the past to help you escape the horrors of our present moment. […]

July 9, 2020 Books

Ralph Amoussou, Tiphaine Daviot, and Romane Libert in Marianne (2019)

5 of the Best International Horror TV Shows on Netflix

Posted on July 2, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Troix Jackson

Chill yourself to the core with these five horror series from across the globe, now streaming on Netflix. […]

July 2, 2020 On Screen

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6 Folk Horror Books for Your Summer Solstice Needs

Posted on June 18, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Sam Reader

Six folk horror books where the woods are dark, the communities are small, and occasionally someone just has to die for the good of this year’s harvest. […]

June 18, 2020 Books

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5 Horror Reads to Keep the Sunshine Away

Posted on June 16, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Theresa DeLucci

If summer’s not really your thing, curl up in the shade or in front of the air conditioner with these five scary reads. […]

June 16, 2020 Books

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Strolling on the Moors: 5 Modern Gothic Horror Novels with Vintage Chills

Posted on June 10, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

Five contemporary horror novels that prove that the gothic can still terrify. […]

June 10, 2020 Books

9 Books to Read If You Love Shirley Jackson

Posted on June 5, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Leah Schnelbach

Nine spooky, haunting novels and collections to read once you’ve made your way through all of Shirley Jackson’s work. […]

June 5, 2020 Books

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5 Funny Horror Books to Lift Your Mood

Posted on May 27, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

What could be better for our current moment than stories that recognizes the absurdity of awfulness? Here are five picks for horror books as funny as they are scary. […]

May 27, 2020 Books

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5 YA Horror Novels Full of Adult Scares

Posted on May 22, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

Even hardened, jaded grown-up horror readers can find a YA horror novel to keep them up at night. Here are five picks that serve up scares for all ages. […]

May 22, 2020 Books

Writing Your Dreams: Where to Start with Jeffrey Ford’s Short Fiction

Posted on May 20, 2020 (January 4, 2024) by Sam Reader

Underwater cities, model towns, love affairs with demons, and more: a guide to the weird, wonderful, dark short story collections of Jeffrey Ford. […]

May 20, 2020 Books

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Reading the Master: Where to Start With Stephen King

Posted on May 14, 2020 (December 27, 2023) by Jordan Hanley

If you haven’t started read any of Stephen King’s novels, novellas, or short stories, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some recommendations from a Constant Reader! […]

May 14, 2020 Books

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The Horror of Motherhood: 5 Novels of Maternal Horror

Posted on May 8, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Sam Reader

Motherhood can be downright scary – these five novels explore the relationships between mothers and their children, and the power of maternal instinct. […]

May 8, 2020 Books

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The 5 Worst Horror Tales to Read During Quarantine

Posted on May 6, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Meghan Ball

Five horror novels & stories that you absolutely shouldn’t read while stuck at home during a global pandemic (unless you’re a masochist, in which case, do you). […]

May 6, 2020 Books

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No Monster is an Island: 9 Island Horror Novels

Posted on May 4, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Janelle Janson

Nine horror novels set on islands large and small, tropical and otherwise, that’ll make you rethink that relaxing beach vacation. […]

May 4, 2020 Books

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6 Horror Novels in Which the Past Won’t Stay Dead

Posted on April 30, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Nicole Hill

In these six horror novels, what’s past is prologue — and the stories that follow aren’t pretty. Just as it should be. […]

April 30, 2020 Books

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5 Long Horror Novels for Long Days Spent Inside

Posted on April 24, 2020 (January 5, 2024) by Sam Reader

There’s vast, dark ocean of long horror boks available for times when you’re stuck inside. Here are five of our favorites 500-page-plus horror novels. […]

April 24, 2020 Books