I am so with you on already being in spooky season-reading vibes. This one sounds awesome! I'm currently reading My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones and listening to the Old Gods of Appalachia horror podcast. I'm loving this current turn in horror writing where POC, queer folx, and women are re-writing the genre to really delve into social issues. Difficult to read at times, but so worth it!
I had never heard of the Old Gods of Appalachia podcast but I'm downloading episodes as I write this. It sounds amazing! And I totally agree—I love how new voices are finally getting heard and I'm excited for what's to come in the horror genre!
I tried to read this book and I just couldn't get into it. Admittedly, I am not a huge horror fan, but I heard great things and wanted to check it out, but I was also trying to listen to the audiobook and I had a bad listening experience with another book they had read. I could go back and try to read a paper or digital copy, but at this point it's just got bad associations in my head.
I definitely see how this book is not for everyone—it's admittedly very odd. But I think that's what is so fun about books—there's so many out there, and we all like different ones!
Soon as the calendar hits August I'm in horror reading mode. I'm already planning out my spooky reads TBR to finish up the last few months of the year with and I'm definitely adding Reprieve to that list!
Hi, Cassie! I'm new to your newsletter and LOVE this recommendation. Thank you! I'm the co-host of the Strong Sense of Place podcast, and I'm always on the hunt for good books for Halloween time. I just added this to our database. I love that!
Also, I'm wondering if you know the book 'Kill Creek.' Based on the fact that you enjoyed this one, I think you might like it. The premise is awesome, and I thought the book really delivered on it. The setup is this... four famous horror novelists are invited to spend Halloween night in a notorious haunted house in Kansas. Also involved: evil twins, a sinister tree, and deadly vines. It's pretty gory, but in that cartoony, slasher-film way, so it's easy to avert your eyes, if necessary. Happy Spooking Reading Season!
Thanks so much for reading, I'm happy you're here! I have not read Kill Creek yet, but you're right, it sounds totally up my alley! Going to track down a copy for this Halloween season!
I am so with you on already being in spooky season-reading vibes. This one sounds awesome! I'm currently reading My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones and listening to the Old Gods of Appalachia horror podcast. I'm loving this current turn in horror writing where POC, queer folx, and women are re-writing the genre to really delve into social issues. Difficult to read at times, but so worth it!
I had never heard of the Old Gods of Appalachia podcast but I'm downloading episodes as I write this. It sounds amazing! And I totally agree—I love how new voices are finally getting heard and I'm excited for what's to come in the horror genre!
I tried to read this book and I just couldn't get into it. Admittedly, I am not a huge horror fan, but I heard great things and wanted to check it out, but I was also trying to listen to the audiobook and I had a bad listening experience with another book they had read. I could go back and try to read a paper or digital copy, but at this point it's just got bad associations in my head.
I definitely see how this book is not for everyone—it's admittedly very odd. But I think that's what is so fun about books—there's so many out there, and we all like different ones!
Soon as the calendar hits August I'm in horror reading mode. I'm already planning out my spooky reads TBR to finish up the last few months of the year with and I'm definitely adding Reprieve to that list!
Added this one to my list! Always enjoy reading about your recs.
Thank you so much!
Would love to win!
Hi, Cassie! I'm new to your newsletter and LOVE this recommendation. Thank you! I'm the co-host of the Strong Sense of Place podcast, and I'm always on the hunt for good books for Halloween time. I just added this to our database. I love that!
Also, I'm wondering if you know the book 'Kill Creek.' Based on the fact that you enjoyed this one, I think you might like it. The premise is awesome, and I thought the book really delivered on it. The setup is this... four famous horror novelists are invited to spend Halloween night in a notorious haunted house in Kansas. Also involved: evil twins, a sinister tree, and deadly vines. It's pretty gory, but in that cartoony, slasher-film way, so it's easy to avert your eyes, if necessary. Happy Spooking Reading Season!
Thanks so much for reading, I'm happy you're here! I have not read Kill Creek yet, but you're right, it sounds totally up my alley! Going to track down a copy for this Halloween season!
Not usually much for horror but you make it sound worth a try. Oh and the contest, yeah would love to win!!