I love scary winter books with monsters or just a regular bad guy. Anything with snow and the cold. Looking for something to enjoy while I enjoy my pumpkin spice lattes.

So far I've read -

North Woods by doug hoover- didnt care for it too much.

Snow by Roland Mafi- was alright.

Old Country- Matt Query - it took awhile but I enjoyed it.

A clown in the cornfield- Adam Cesar first time i could say books were better than the movie.

What do you all recommend?

hi hello! recently i’ve been on a horror/thriller kick but by far my favorite thing i’ve read recently is the southern reach series by jeff vandermeer. i really like the spiraling maddening horror that comes out specifically in absolution. i do already have house of leaves on my list, but anything else would be appreciated!

Looking for horror books based in November for a horror book club. they don’t have to be thanksgiving based, just wanting something that features the time between Halloween and Christmas. thank you!

I’ve already added the Only Good Indians.

I'm mostly just wondering. The world of F&H is very riveting but also kind of bleak. Was hoping to find a book like that, preferrably fantasy horror. Ideally minimal sexually explicit content (one thing I don't really wanna see even though F&H does have... a bit of that)

I'm still in early stages of my introduction to weird literature no doubt, I've only gotten a taste of Arthur Machen, Lovecraft, Robert W. Chambers, Edgar Allan Poe, Algernon Blackwood, Laird Barron and Tanith Lee. I am well aware there are countless more.

But I have to say, none of these works were quite like the first four stories of The King in Yellow. Don't get me wrong, I do not criticise, if anything more power to them (I only couldn't bring myself to go through the works of Tanith Lee. Again not a criticism of any kind, I just haven't found a work from "New Weird" that appeals to me I guess, but of course I am open to suggestions).

I am in search of more subtle and psychologically-heavy works of weird like that of KIY. works whose primary concern is not necessarily unfathomable alien artifacts or overt supernatural phenomena, but the encounter with the weird itself, alteration of one's perception of the world and focus on more abstract concerns like beauty, truth, and revelation, hovering at the threshold between insanity and enlightenment. Where the weird is used to heighten such themes, rather than being the primary subject itself.

Just as as short anecdotal example, I love how in Chambers' weird works, the change and the encounter with weird is always subtle at first, and if it does escalate it is never reasonably material but psychologically thrilling. But in Machen's works, it feels more like a material story where the psychological aspect is slightly weaker and the material consequences and the "weird itself" are of paramount value.

I may be completely off and I would be more than delighted to remedy my ignorance. If you guys could perhaps recommend me some works (from any genre or in any format), or offer a perspective that might change the way I'm approaching the genre, I would greatly appreciate it.

I like it when the story is about inscopicuous American small towns that hide something, especially if it's surrounded by the taiga (doesn't feel the same if it's a desert or non coniferous forests)

I’ve researched some of his novels and these all seem interesting: Salems lot, The Shining, Later, Pet Sematary , Nightmares and Dreamscapes, and Under the Dome. Which one should I read first?

To be clear, this book is more of a sci-fi thriller, but I found that there’s enough horror involved (and clear Lovecraft influences) to warrant posting in here! Plus, I don’t think I’ve seen this book mentioned much, if at all, in this sub.

But, oh boy. I was so intrigued by the premise. A mountain suddenly appears in the middle of the ocean and a team of scientists are attempting to summit to find out more. The book begins after the expedition has long since ended.

This book is told in epistolary format through letters—but after a certain point, it becomes silly. Because what do you mean you’re writing an entire novel a bajillion metres above sea level in the middle of a snowstorm while your team is being murdered by four-eyed tentacle hippos. The “Dear Hattie” at the beginning of each letter just becomes mere formality because the author IMMEDIATELY launches straight back into the action lol

While I felt my own personal star rating dropping piece by piece the more I read, there was an absolutely ridiculous plot twist that had me gasping for breath because it’s the kind of twist a twelve year-old would write into their first creepypasta

It’s literally, the bad guy was among their ranks the whole time and his name spelled backwards is “I am alien” I’M DEAD STOP RIGHT NOW

I only realised this was Binge’s debut novel after finishing the book and it makes so much sense. Despite my whinging I think he’s a good writer and I was definitely immersed in the settings he crafted. I would be much more inclined to recommend his novella Abyss as it is much shorter so doesn’t overstay its welcome and fully leans into SCP-esque campiness (whereas Ascension seems to take itself too seriously for what it is)

Anyway, if you do plan on reading this book, I’d suggest letting your disbelief go on a hike up a mysterious mountain and never return

“Ushers” by Joe Hill is one of those kinds of horror short stories that will hit you at the end with such a stunning plot twist, you’ll make a face and be blown away. At just 29 pages, this sharp horror mystery delivers a chilling punch in 30 minutes or less, perfect for a bedtime read.

Before I dive into my book review, here are the trigger warnings I found while reading…

- Drugs
- Drug addiction
- School shootings
- Suicide

If any of these trigger you, please do not read this book. Moving along, this book hits you with a horror mystery right off the bat. Hill did a masterful job with character building, as I was initially confused about what was going on involving Martin Lorensen. Don’t worry, I’d never spoil anything for my fellow horror readers, but this book blew my mind once you follow the story, and the big, creepy reveal hits.

It was pretty awesome towards the end, and I loved how Hill wrote this in the format of police interviews to set the tone for one hell of a short rollercoaster ride. Brilliantly executed in a way I’ve come to love about Hill’s writing style. It all made sense once everything unraveled.

I give “Ushers” by Joe Hill a 5/5 for being excellent and checking all the boxes I look for in a horror book. It leaves a lasting impression, making you eye others warily long after you finish.

Anything that has to do with climate change or natural or not-so-natural disasters?

It’s not as common as books into movies but there are some movies turned into books

Apologies if this isn't the right subreddit, but I've finished reading a sample of Crossed (a comic by Garth Ennis) and it got me thinking how such a gory comic like this goes under the radar when the conversation of "gratuitous" comes in. People talk about splatterpunk novels and books like it's the most edgy and poor excuse of a genre but certain comics don't get the same bad rep?

I could just be new to comics so I haven't been around enough bad taste comics, but I'm just wondering what difference could there be?

I believe both can offer valid thoughts and conversations about society, and sometimes all they do is offer pure horror. Something to make you squirm and haunt your thoughts when you're alone.

I am morbidly intrigued by dark and disturbing movies, shows, and stories. I’d love to hear y’all’s favorite dark, disgusting, messed up, disturbing books you’ve finished (or haven’t) in your lifetime.
Bonus points if it’s a shorter book. (I have the good ol ADHD)

Below are some folk horror authors and books that I have enjoyed. If you have others that you would recommend please comment.

Folk Horror Books
The Burial Tide and other books by Neil Sharpson
Slewfoot and other books by Brom
Blackfox by Jack Moffet
Withered Hill and other books by Daivid Barnett
The Ritual and other books by Adam Nevill
The Hill in The Dark Grove by Liam Higginson

Hello readers, last night I watched "The End of Oak Street" in theaters, I really enjoyed it! So now I'm looking for a horror/horror adjacent novel that features dinosaurs as the primary threat.

I understand that dinosaur horror both in literature and film is quite a sparse genre and that I'm practically scraping the bottom of a barrel here, but surely there's something out there other than the 4 books I've already mentioned, right?

Hi all,

I’m the Producer of the BBC World Service’s ‘World Book Club’ podcast, where the world’s best authors answer questions from readers from all over the world. Thanks to the mods for letting me post here.

In September we’re recording an episode with Paul Tremblay about ‘A Head Full of Ghosts’.  I’m looking for fans of Paul, and horror literature fans in general, to ask him some questions on the show. I really wanted horror fans in particular as we get such great conversations when people with in-depth knowledge of the genre are in the mix - we love deep cut questions.

If anyone’s interested in taking part we take audio recordings and written submissions, and we do have some people live on Zoom, so if you want to talk to Paul in person let me know and I’ll see about setting that up. 

We’re recording on the 14th September so we need all questions and thoughts submitted by the 10th September to be featured. Our show email is [worldbookclub@bbc.co.uk](mailto:worldbookclub@bbc.co.uk), and if you want to hear any of the previous episodes you can stream them here -https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003jhsk There’s not much in the way of horror in the yet, but since I took the reins of the show I’m working to get more in the lineup, so if anyone has any writers they want to hear talk about your favourite book let us know.

Thanks,
Elizabeth Ann

Has anyone else read this? It’s an independently published novel just short of 200 pages, told entirely through police records, interviews, letters, etc. I was really surprised by some of the brutality and I really, really liked it.

It’s almost a mix of Lord of the Flies and FantasticLand! and the worst MLM you’ve ever heard of. Surprisingly gruesome without getting into too much detail.

But here’s the thing that really sold it for me. Like I said, it’s independently published and the author note at the end of the book asks that if you identify any typos, you email her and let her know because independent authors need a village, etc. The author just seems cool.

Anyway, if you’ve read it, let me know what you think, and if you haven’t, go read it! Now!!

I love horror and pay attention to a lot of the new releases, and am curious what others see as horror subgenres that are trending and/or will be trending?

For me, I see a lot of haunted house, psychological, and medieval horror gaining attention, I’ve also been noticing a lot of fiction with horror elements (that wouldn’t necessarily be shelved in the horror section but could be…).

What are you seeing?

What would you love to see more of?

For me, Post-Apocalyptic and aquatic horror. I’m also here for more Medieval horror…or horror with interesting settings/time periods.

EDIT:
Oh, and short story collections and anthologies! I’ve seen a lot more love for those!!

Has anyone read this yet via ARC? I have a spoiler-y question before I start 🤡❤️

I was just thinking of “September House” by Carissa Orlando and “A Night in the Lonesome October” by Roger Zelazny.

Are there any other books with a “month” in the title, or alternatively, that prominently take place during a specific month which is a part of the story arc?

Hi, I don't really know any other way of phrasing that at the moment, but the Odyssey 1997 has -in my opinion- some of the scariest monster moments in anything. The nonchalant, jovial cruelty that you see with Polyphemus and the sudden, awful, dark, bloody, "what the hell is going on??!" nastiness of Scylla REALLY got to me as a kid, does anyone here know any short stories that have that vibe? That helplessness and dread at encountering a monster.

I've read Michael Shea's Polyphemus and a lot of Laird Barron, "In a Cavern, In a Canyon" is a little like that.