Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

Horrormance with Clay McLeod Chapman

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I was joined by Bram-Stoker Award winning author and returning guest, Clay McLeod Chapman to talk about his latest novel Devil Inside and Horrormance.

Movies Mentioned:

Lisa Frankenstein
Warm Bodies
The Mummy
Heart Eyes
Bones and All
Your Monster
Obsession
Possession (1981)

Books Mentioned:

Devil Inside by Clay McLeod Chapman
Jenny Will Eat You Now by Gillian Daniels
Spread Me by Sarah Gailley
A Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson
Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas
Someone You Can Build A Nest In by John Wisell
Queen of Teeth by Hailey Piper
Headlights by CJ Leede
Love Never Dies: Romance in Horror Movies by Emma Cole

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Final Girl Song: You Should Not Be Doing That by Amyl and the Sniffers

Chilling Obsession:

Caregiver Horror with George Dunn

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Have we always been the caretakers? I am joined by reviewer George Dunn (@georgesreads) to talk about horror stories that are centered around the giving or receiving care either professionally or for a loved one.

Movies:

Relic
The Taking of Deborah Logan
Insidious
The Perfection
The Haunting
Would You Rather?
Saint Maud
The Skeleton Key
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
Misery

Books:

A Veritable Household Pet by Viggy Parr Hampton
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
Frost Bite by Angela Sylvaine
The Vessel by Adam Nevill
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum
The Shining by Stephen King
Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy
Nestlings by Nat Cassidy
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon
We Spread by Iain Reid

Chilling Obsession: The Ervil LaBaron Cult

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More Most-Anticipated New Releases 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 2026 Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge

Get your tickets for Rachel Harrison's Kiss Slay Replay event at BottleRocket courtesy of White Whale Books (9/10)

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Books Mentioned:

Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle
The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley
The Sea Hides Its Dead by Megan Bontrager
Scary Movie Night by Miranda Smith
Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die by Mallory Arnold
The Flayed Man by Chloe Lautner
Meat Bees by Dane Erbach
The Quiet Resurrection of Sister Evelida Livingston by Nick Wallin
Devil Inside by Clay McLeod Chapman
Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon
Reliquary by Hannah Whitten
The Calamities by Chuck Wendig
The House That Eats the Dead by Max Doty
The Minimalist by Kailee Pedersen
These Walls Remember by Del Sandeen
Lights! Camera! Frendo! by Adam Cesare
The Burn Line by Jonathan Sims
Blacktail by Scott Hawkins
Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison
Pictures of You by Josh Malerman
This Movie Doesn't End the Way We Want by Hailey Piper
Mazywood by Tananarive Due
Worry Box by Christopher Panatier
Trad Wife by Sarah Langan
Nightjars by Michael Wehunt
The Ship of Death by Kyle Winkler
The House Built on Alligator Bones by Sophia Honeycutt
It Looks Like You in the Dark by Mathilda Zeller
Quaint Folk by Bitter Carella
Bruja's Nest by Brenda LaTorre
What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlotte-Bonne
Amityville Awakens by Robert Ottone
This B Just Won't Die by Tanya Pell
Solace House by William MacLean
Off the Reservation by Stephen Graham Jones
What A Nightmare by Rebekah Faubion
Public Access Afterworld by Jane Schoenbrun
There Used to Be People Here by Kennedy Cole

Crime Horror with CJ Leede

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CJ Leede is in the house and we are solving crimes! Not really, but we are talking about her latest novel Headlights and blend of horror and crime, weird (and romantic!) sex scenes, the importance of pop culture in stories, the romance of Americana, her upcoming work and more! We also talk about books that balance the tightrope of crime and horror, some with possibly vampires and some with definitely vampires

Movies/Shows Mentioned:

True Detective (Season 1)
Seven
Hannibal
Longlegs
Red Dragon
Zodiac

Books Mentioned:

Headlights by CJ Leede
The Gathering by CJ Tudor
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
All These Bodies by Kendare Blank
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
Hydra (Six Stories #2) by Matt Weselowski
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
Mothersucker by Kim Boyhun (translated by Archana Madhavan)
The Outsider by Stephen King
All the Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby
Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad #4) by Tana French

Chilling Obsessions: Hacks and Wuthering Heights

Final Girl Song: Wolf Like Me

Mad Men Readalikes with Anna Dupre

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I basically forced Anna from Anna Rose Reads to watch Mad Men, so we decided to record an episode to get all of our thoughts out and decide what books to recommend for each character.

Books Mentioned:

Gerald's Game by Stephen King
Small Town Horror with Ronald Malfi
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Trad Wife by Saratoga Schafer
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Her Body & Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson
Duma Key by Stephen King
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White
All's Well by Mona Awad
Greedy by Callie Kazumi
The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls by Angela Sylvaine
The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own by Gwendolyn Kiste
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Misery by Stephen King
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
11/22/63 by Stephen King
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley

Chilling Obsessions:

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen (Netflix)

Challengers

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Dracula Retellings with Anette

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I bid you welcome, listener

Anette is on the podcast today to discuss books that were inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula

Movies/Shows:

Renfield
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Dracula 20000
Dracula Untold
Nosferatu
Penny Dreadful

Books:

A Route of Ice and Salt by Jose Luis Zarate
Lucy Undying by Kiersten White
Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Reluctant Immortals by Gwendolyn Kiste
"Abraham's Boys" by Joe Hill
"The 8 People Who Murdered Me" by Gwendolyn Kiste
Brenda and Effie Mysteries
The Fox & the Devil

Chilling Obsession - Eye of the Devil Movie

Final Girl Song - Which Witch by Florence and the Machine

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Texas Horror with Grace Reynolds

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Howdy y'all. We're heading down to the honkytonk with author Grace Reynolds to talk about her slasher novella Neon Moon and Texas Horror

Movies:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre : The Next Generation
X
Pearl
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
House of 1000 Corpses
3 From Hell

Books:

Neon Moon by Grace Reynolds
In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson
Spite House by Johnny Compton
Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton
Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan
Rising Sun Over the Devil's Nest by Sirius
Goddess of Filth by V Castro
Stargazers by LP Hernandez
The Haunting of Alejandra by V Castro
When the Devil by Emma E Murray
The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
Sh!tshow by Chris Panatier

Chilling Obsession: The rise of Trad Wife Horror

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Fairy Tale Horror with Gwendolyn Kiste

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Gwendolyn Kiste is on the pod to talk about her latest short story collection and fairy tale horror.

Movies:

The Ugly Stepsister
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
The Lure
The Company of Wolves
La Belle et la Bete
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Books Mentioned:

The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own by Gwendolyn Kiste
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (Goon Squad #2)
The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
Wendy Darling by AC Wise
Hooked by AC Wise
Chlorine by Jade Song
Sing Me Your Scars by Damien Angelica Walters
House of Salt and Sorrow by Erin A Craig
Small Favors by Erin A Craig
The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children #1)
White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link
It Came From Neverland by Cynthia Pelayo

Chilling Obsession - Eye of the Devil Movie

Final Girl Song - Which Witch by Florence and the Machine

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PATREON PEEK: The Cheater (#18) with Brandon Baker @bakerreads

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:57:28 -0400

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What happens when a small decision turns into a dangerous web of lies? Wealthy girl Carter is going to find out. This was a very interesting entry into the fear street series

FROM THE VAULT: Hotel Horror with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“You can check out anytime you’d like, but you can never leeeeaaaave”

Originally aired 5/17/22

What’s so scary about hotels? Is it the being away from home? Is it the idea that you don’t know who’s there with you? Is it the idea that someone could be watching you?

Books Mentioned:

The Return by Rachel Harrison
Horror Hotel by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren
The Nightly Disease by Max Booth III
The Summer Job by Adam Cesare
The Last by Hanna Jameson
The Grand Hotel by Scott Kenemore
Security by Gina Wohlsdorf
Deadfall Hotel by Steve Rasnic Tem
Creepers by David Morrell
The Resort by Bentley Little
Psycho (trilogy) by Robert Bloch
When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
Tender is the Flesh by Agustine Bazterrica
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

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PATREON PEEK: The Best Friend (#17) with Rae Wilde

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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Happy Fear Street Friday! Author Rae Wilde is here to talk to me about this very Single White Female story that somehow ends up being the DARKEST entry in this franchise. Holy gaslighting and psychological warfare

Time Horror with Rachel Harrison

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:18:00 -0400

Are time loops stressful? Rachel and I discuss how anxious people consume time loop media and talk about her upcoming novel, Kiss Slay Replay. We talk about horror movies and books that play with the idea of time or time travel. So let’s dive in and make sure not to mess up this timeline.

Movies Mentioned:

Happy Death Day
Palm Springs
Donnie Darko
Totally Killer
Time Cut
The Butterfly Effect
Sliding Doors

Books Mentioned:

Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
Kindred by Octavia Butler
Slade House by David Mitchell
11/22/63 by Stephen King
The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
My Death by Lisa Tuttle
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste

Chilling Obsession: Four Weddings on HBO Max & This is Propaganda

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Summer Scares with Jennifer McMahon and Konrad Stump

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:00 -0400

It's time to talk about Summer Scares again and I'm so thrilled to be joined by author Jennifer McMahon and Konrad Stump to talk about this year's books and how to get involved.

Summer Scares Guide

Books Mentioned:

A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock
Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C Van Alst
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
What We Harvest by Ann Fraistat
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces by Linda Cheng
Our Shadows Have Claws edited by Yamile Saied Mendez & Amparo Ortiz
Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell
This Appearing House by Ally Malinenko

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PATREON PEEK: First Date (#16) with Chelley

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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This is a snippet of an episode from our bonus series: The House at the End of Fear Street, all about the Fear Street franchise.

In the car, I just can't wait to pick you up on our very first date! Chelley is on the podcast and we are talking about First Date!

Twin Peaks Read-Alikes with Angela Sylvaine

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Happy Twin Peaks Day! Angela Sylvaine and I are talking about what you should read to scratch that very specific Twin Peaks itch.

Remember Dale Cooper said, "every day, once a day, give yourself a present," so I think you should treat yourself to a book....

Books Mentioned:

Cold Snap by Angela Sylvaine

The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch

Secret History of Twin Peaks by Mark Frost

Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier

A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll

House of Beth by Kerry Cullen

Pretty Little Dead Girls by Mercedes Yardley

Pines by Blake Crouch (Wayward Pines #1)

Welcome to Night Vale by Jeffrey Cranor

American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennet

Let the Woods Keep Our Bodies by E.M. Roy

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney GOuld

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

I'm Thinking of Things by Iain Reid

Rouge by Mona Awad

All's Well by Mona Awad

Bunny by Mona Awad

Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs

Uzumaki by Junji Ito

My Death by Lisa Tuttle

Twin Cheeks: Agent Boober Gets Me Off by Chuck Tingle

Lenore: The Cute Little Dead Girl

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Louisiana Horror with Anna Dupre

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We are heading to the bayou and letting the good times roll with Anna Dupre this week, as we are talking about horror set in Louisiana.

Books Mentioned:

The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud
Of Flesh and Blood: The Untold Story of the Cajun Cannibal by NL Lavin & Hunter Burke
Wounds: Six Stories from the Borders of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud
Blow Fly by Patricia Cornwell
Mina and the Undead by Amy McCaw
Pay the Piper by Daniel Kraus
Rootwork by Tracy Cross

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Suburban Horror with Emily C. Hughes

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

What nightmares are hiding behind manicured lawns and white picket fences? Stoker-Award Winning author and Queen Weenie herself, Emily C. Hughes is here to help me talk about what makes suburban horror so scary. I rant about The Stepford Wives and more.

Movies/Shows Mentioned:

Blue Velvet
Stepford Wives
The Burbs
I Saw the TV Glow
Safe
Donnie Darko
Edward Scissorhands
Virgin Suicides
“Arcadia” – X- Files episode
It’s Always Sunny – suburban horror episode
It Follows
Carrie
Get Out
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Buffy
Twin Peaks
Stranger Things
Addams Family

Books Mentioned:

The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
The Rust Maidens by Gwendolyn Kiste
Real World by Natsuo Kirino
Linghun by Ai Jiang
The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy
We Came to Welcome You by Vincent Tirado
Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan
A Better World by Sarah Langan
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin
Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Model Home by Rivers Solomon
The September House by Carissa Orlando
The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons

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PATREON PEEK: The Knife (#14) with Sonja @spookycurious

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In Shadyside Hospital, the people are dying .....to get out!

Okay, doesn't that sound like we should be talking about a slasher? Well, people are getting murdered, but first Laurie will have to dive headfirst into a dark conspiracy at the heart of the hospital where she's been volunteering. HIPAA violations all over the place!

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Horror Adaptations with Courtney Summers

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Courtney Summers is back on the podcast to talk about the re-animation and adaptation of her 2012 young adult novel, This is Not a Test.

Books Mentioned:

This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
Ring by Koji Suzuki
“The Birds” by Daphne DuMaurier (From After Midnight)
Under the Skin by Michel Faber
Who Goes There by John W. Campbell
I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
Foe by Iain Reid
Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
The Ruins by Scott Smith

Chilling Obsession: The Wolf of Snow Hollow

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Most Anticipated 2026 Horror Book Releases

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

So this is the new year

Welcome to 2026 listeners, it's looking like we are in for another great year of horror full of fresh voices and terrors.

It's the perfect time to join the Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge.

Books Mentioned:

This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
Pig Wife by Abbey Luck
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Brockway
Mama Came Callin' by Ezra Clayton Daniels
Cruelty Free by Caroline Glenn
Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaeffer
The Body by Bethany C. Morrow
For Human Use by Sarah G. Pierce
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward
Dollface by Lindy Ryan
Greedy by Callie Kazumi
Dead First by Johnny Compton
First Date by Gemma Amor
Sweetside Motel by E.L. Chen
You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom by Vincent Tirado
Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran
Wretch: or the Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw by Eric LaRocca
Curse of Hester Gardens by Tamika Thompson
Nothing Tastes as Good by Luke Dumas
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
Molka by Monika Kim
Bodies of Work by Clay McLeod Chapman
The Seventh Sister by Dawn Kurtagich
Odessa by Gabrielle Sher
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
Shy Girl by Mia Ballard
Not Your Final Girl by Mikayla Randolph
Accumulation by Aimee Pokwata
Make Me Better by Sarah Gailley
Femme Feral by Sam Beckbessinger
Headlights by CJ Leede
Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay

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PATREON PEEK: The Secret Bedroom (#13) with Angela Sylvaine

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500

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Angela Sylvaine, horror author and the internet's favorite Cheerful Goth has stopped by Fear Street to talk about what is going on in the Secret Bedroom in Lea Carson's house. We talk about Benetton sweaters, VHS rental problems, Victorian ghost girls and more

Best Horror Books of 2025 with Anna Dupre

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

2025 has come to an end, so that means it’s time to break down our standout reads of the year. I am joined by my friend, fellow podcaster and reviewer, Anna Dupre of the Anna Rose Reads Podcast. This was a year full of cannibalism, sweeping historicals, and weird little horny books, so a great year!

Books Mentioned: Short Story Collections/ Anthologies

Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper
Mystery Lights by Lena Valencia
You Glow in the Dark by Liliana Colanzi (translated by Chris Andrews)
The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein
Oddbody by Rose Keating
PUNK goes HORROR: A Mixtape Anthology edited by William Sterling
It’s the End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from Stephen King’s Stand edited by Brian Keene and Christopher Golden

Graphic Novels

A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll
Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Hogarth

Young Adult Horror

Showstopper by Lily Anderson
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The Overnight (#3) by RL Stine

Middle Grade Horror

Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawson
Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave by Ally Russell
Another by Paul Tremblay
Broken Dolls by Ally Malinenko

Non-Fiction

Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread by Layla Taylor
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib
Scream With Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism by Eleanor Johnson
The Midcentury Kitchen: America’s Favorite Room, from Workspace to Dreamscape, 1940s-1970s by Sarah Archer

Non-Horror

Blob : A Love Story by Maggies Su
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
The Wedding People by Allison Espach
Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan

Horror Novella

Spread Me by Sarah Gailley
The Film You Are About to See by Hailey Newlin

Horror Debut

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
The Lamb by Lucy Rose
House of Beth by Kerry Cullen
Good Boy by Neil McRobert

Horror Novel

Blood On Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen
Immaculate Conception by LIng Ling Huang
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison
Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Of Flesh and Blood: The Untold Story of the Cajun Cannibal by NL Lavin and Hunter Burke
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi Demeester
What Hunger by Catherine Dang
Itch! By Gemma Amor
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
King Sorrow by Joe Hill

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Locked Room Horror with Jenny Kiefer

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

I was joined by author Jenny Kiefer to talk about her latest novel Crafting for Sinners and locked room horror stories

Books Mentioned:

Crafting for Sinner by Jenny Kiefer
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
The Troop by Nick Cutter
The Handyman Method by Andrew F. Sullivan and Nick Cutter
Exiles by Mason Coile
Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold
We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III

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Carnival Horror with Chris Panatier

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Come one! Come all to my conversation with author Chris Panatier. We are talking about his book Shitshow from Sobelo Books and carnival horror.

Movies Mentioned:

Carnival of Souls
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Final Destination 3
House of 1000 Corpses
Big Fish
Nope
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Books Mentioned:

Shitshow by Chris Panatier
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Johannes Cabal the Necromancer by Jonathan L. Howard
Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawson
The Only Harmless Great Thing by Bo Bolander
Hide by Kiersten White
Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
The Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney

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FROM THE VAULT: Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:28:00 -0500

This is a repost of an episode from 2024 where Jocelyn and I discussed Frankenstein Retellings!

Have you watched the new Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein? What did you think of it?

Shownotes here

Horror Villains with Joe Hill

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains.

Books mentioned:

King Sorrow by Joe Hill
The Fireman by Joe Hill
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
The Secret History by Donna Tart
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Fright or Flight: 17 Turbulent Tales edited by Bev Vincent and Stephen King
Double Feature by Owen King
The Trap by Tabitha King
Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet
Rovers by Richard Lange
20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill
Locke and Key: The Golden Age by Joe HIll
Sea Dogs by Joe Hill
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brien
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Let the Right One In by John Ajvde Lindqvist

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A**hole Protagonists with Victor LaValle

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:03:00 -0400

I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026.

Books mentioned:

The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
The Shining by Stephen King
American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis
The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe

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PATREON PEEK: Lights Out (#12) with Liz Sower

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:09:00 -0400

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It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast.

Synopsis:
Who killed the counselor?

“I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus.

Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior counselor Holly Flynn is determined to solve the mystery before it destroys the camp!

The trouble begins with frightening acts of vandalism. After each, a red feather is left behind—signature of the culprit.

Suddenly, one of the counselors is dead. “An accident,” say the police. But Holly knows better—and she knows she’s next. Holly can’t trust anyone now, not even her best friend, as she stalks the camp killer—and hopes that it soon won’t be “lights out” for her!

Small Town Horror with Neil McRobert

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns.

Books Mentioned:

Good Boy by Neil McRobert\
Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert
The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado
Jackal by Erin E Adams
The Night Country by Stewart O Nan
Itch! by Gemma Amor
The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein
The October Film Haunt by Michael Wehunt
It by Stephen King

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Coming of Rage Horror with Hailey Piper

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers.

Books Mentioned:

Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper

A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper

Chlorine by Jade Song

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow

Penance by Eliza Clark

The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

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Latine Heritage Month Recommendations with Tiffany Gonzalez

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month!

Books Mentioned:

A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
What Happened to Ruthie Ramirez by Claire Jimenez
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas
Candelaria by Melissa Lozada-Olivia
Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse by Melissa Lozada-Olivia
Goddess of Filth by V. Castro
The Queen of Cicadas by V. Castro
Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera
Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary)
Monstrillio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Rachel Vasquez Gililand
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica (translated by Sarah Moses)
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica (translated by Sarah Moses)
Through the Night Like a Snake: Latin American Horror Stories edited by Sarah Coolidge
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia Alvarez
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros
Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez
Loteria by Cynthia Pelayo
Somebody is Walking On Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
Jawbone by Monica Ojeda (translated by Sarah Booker)
Feebleminded by Ariana Harwicz (translated by Carolina Orloff and Annie McDermott)
You Glow in the Dark by Liliana Colanzi (translated by Chris Andrews)
Five Midnights by Ana Davila Cardinal
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
anything by Charco press

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PATREON PEEK: The Fire Game (#11) with Hailey Piper

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:03:00 -0400

Full episode available on Patreon

Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?

Desert Horror with Brian McAuley

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I was joined by author Brian McAuley to talk about his latest horror novel and horror set in the desert!

Books Mentioned:

Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
Mystery Lights: Stories by Lena Valencia
Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman
Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy
In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson
Spread Me by Sarah Gailley
Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton
Welcome to Night Vale by Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink
American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennet
Sundial by Catriona Ward
Sundown in San Ojuelas by M.M. Olivas

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FROM THE VAULT: Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This episode was originally posted November 2020 and despite it being almost 5 years old, it's still a fun listen. Will Rogers and Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast and I all read the three books in the Psycho trilogy (?) by Robert Bloch.

You can find Will and Kristen online @gttupod

Our Horror Journeys with Becky Spratford

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Today I am joined by librarian, author and horror lover Becky Spratford to talk about the upcoming essay collection she edited, Why I Love Horror, with essays from some incredible names in horror. We are talking about the books and media that made us into horror fans at different points in our life .

Books Mentioned:

Why I Love Horror edited by Becky Spratford
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews
Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
House by Frank Perreti and Ted Dekker
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
It by Stephen King
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

Becky's post on fighting book bans:

https://raforall.blogspot.com/2025/06/why-we-need-horror-authors-in-fight-for.html

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Post-Apocalyptic Horror with Brian Keene and Christopher Golden

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend some post-apocalyptic horror books

Books Mentioned:

The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene
The Stand by Stephen King
American Rapture by CJ Leede
White and Other Tales of Ruin by Tim Lebbon
The Silence by Tim Lebbon
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Every Kingdom Divided by Stephen Kozeniewski
On The Beach by Nevil Shute
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

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FROM THE VAULT: Mitski Readalikes with Rachel Harrison

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This was originally recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode last year, but is now available on the main feed. If you love Rachel Harrison, horror books or Mitski songs, this episode is for you!

Books Mentioned:

Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (Bug Like an Angel)
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (Me After You)
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman (I Bet On Losing Dogs)
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester (Stay Soft)
The Unsuitable by Molly Pohlig (The Pearl)
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (Me and My Husband)
Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang (Liquid Smooth & Your Best American Girl)
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede (Bag of Bones)
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson (Love Me More)
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth (Class of 2013)
Sign Here by Claudia Lux (The Deal)

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PATREON PEEK: Ski Weekend (#10) with Alex The Bookubus

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Full episode available on Patreon.

It's Fear Street Friday on the House at the End of Fear Street.

I was joined by Alex, you might know her as The Bookubus online, to talk about the 10th entry in the series, Ski Weekend.

Synopsis: Snowbound!

“Red” Porter was a stranger they’d met on their ski weekend. But Ariel Munroe, Doug Mahr and his girlfriend Shannon Harper were grateful he was there when they set out for home on the icy roads. Thank heaven for Red! He spotted the hilltop lodge when they were stranded by the blizzard. He took charge when they stumbled into strange surroundings, scared, tired and looking for refuge. But can he save them when their refuge becomes a trap? Suddenly their hosts are acting very sinisterly. Doug’s car is gone. The phones are dead. And the house is full of guns. If they steal one, maybe they can escape! Until a shot is fired and the real terror begins…

Fill 'Er Up: Gas Station Horror (MINISODE)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What's your favorite gas station scene in horror?

Books mentioned:

Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One by Jack Townsend
"Gas Station Carnivals" by Thomas Ligotti from the collection Teatro Grottesco

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Severance Read-Alikes with Anna Dupre

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:03:00 -0400

our picks are mysterious and important. please enjoy each book recommendation equally

Books Mentioned:

The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
Pines by Blake Crouch
Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck
We Had to Remove This Post by Hannah Bervoets
Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Misery by Stephen King
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang

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Patreon Peek: The Stepsister with Emily Hughes (#9)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:18:00 -0400

Full episode available at https://patreon.com

It's another Fear Street Friday and you know what that means!

Stoker-award winning author Emily Hughes came on the show to help me talk about the escalating shenanigans that happen in The Stepsister, a horror story about possibly being sabotaged by your new stepsister, the ninth entry in RL Stine's Fear Street series.

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Toxic Relationship Horror with Rae Wilde

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Author Rae Wilde is on the podcast to talk about her latest book I Can Fix Her and horror centering around toxic relationships.

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Books Mentioned:

I Can Fix Her by Rae Wilde
I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Men by Rae Wilde
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
Sundial by Catriona Ward
Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day by Emma E. Murray
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
Hexis by Charlene Elsby
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

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More Anticipated New Releases 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

You know what time it is! Time to talk about the horror books coming out in the second half of the year. Which book are you most looking forward to?

Books Mentioned:

Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven
My Ex, The Antichrist by Craig DiLouie
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez
House of Beth by Kerry Cullen
Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle
Black Flame by Gretchen Felker-Martin
The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Canas
The Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper
This is My Body by Lindsay King-Miller
Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horror’s Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women by Sadie Hartmann
It’s the End of the World As We Know It edited by Brian Keene and Christopher Golden
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison
We Are Always Tender with Our Dead by Eric LaRocca
Shitshow by Chris Panatier
Showstopper by Lily Anderson
Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson
Broken Dolls by Ally Malinenko
Galloway's Gospel by Sam Rebelein
Spread Me by Sarah Gailley
Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature edited by Becky Spratford
Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave by Ally Russel
The October Film Haunt by Michael Wehunt
The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlotte-Bonne
Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Phillip Fracassi
Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward
King Sorrow by Joe Hill
Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer
Good Boy by Neil McRobert
Itch! by Gemma Amor
Shiny Happy People by Clay McLeod Chapman
Acquired Taste: Stories by Clay McLeod Chapman
My Name Isn’t Paul by Drew Huff
Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeester

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Patreon Peek: Halloween Party (#8) with Jessica McHugh

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Full episode available on Patreon.

Author Jessica McHugh is the perfect guest to help me talk through the shenanigans of Halloween Party, the 8th entry in this series. If Justine taught a class on party planning, I'm just saying, I'd be there, front row taking notes. This was so fun! Go check out the rest of the episode.

Social Media Horror with Matt Serafini

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Today I was joined by Matt Serafini to talk about his latest novel, Feeders and the horrors of social media. We talked about our relationship to social media and the horrors therein.

Books Mentioned:

Feeders by Matt Serafini
We Had to Remove This Post by Hanna Bervoets with Emma Rault (Translator)
#murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil
Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven
Influencer by Adam Cesare
Monsters We Have Made by Lindsay Starck
Mewing by Chloe Spencer

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Patreon Peek: Haunted with Stephanie Rose (#7)

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:04:00 -0400

Full episode is available on Patreon

This is a tidbit from the latest episdoe of the House at the End of Fear Street, a patreon series going over the books in the Fear Street franchise.

Author and bookseller Stephanie Rose joins me to talk about another wacky (but romantic??) entry into the Fear Street franchise. This one is for the Casper girlies because what do you do when there's a ghost in your bedroom? Find out when we break down what happens in Haunted.

Summer Scares with Kendare Blake and Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It’s Summer Scares time and this year author and Summer Scares spokesperson Kendare Blake and Jocelyn are here to go through this years book selections and resources!

Summer Scares Resources, including the wonderful programming guide!

Books Mentioned:

Reprieve by James Han Mattson
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca
Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist
The Getaway by Lamar Giles
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons
Eerie Tales from the School of Screams by Graham Annable
Ravenous Things by Derrick Chow
Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon

Supernatural Abilities Horror with Anette

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Anette joins me once again to talk about horror stories featuring a protagonist with powers.

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Books Mentioned:

Carrie by Stephen King
The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates
Allison by Jeff Strand
Border by John Ajvde Lindqvist
The Power by Naomi Alderman
The Passage by Justin Cronin
If It Bleeds by Stephen King
The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T Wurth
The Miriam Black series by Chuck Wendig
The Shining by Stephen King
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
Firestarter by Stephen King
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

Patreon Peek: Missing with Adam Allen (#4)

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Adam from Thehauntedbookstagram is here to help me unpack the wildest Fear Street entry to date, Missing.

When Mark and Cara's parents don't come home for a few days they begin to wonder if their parents (just a pair of normal traveling computer mainframe specialists) could be in danger.

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Dad Horror with Nat Cassidy

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:07:00 -0400

I was joined by author Nat Cassidy to talk about dads in horror, daddy issues, just "the dad of it all" and of course, When the Wolf Comes Home.

Books Mentioned:

When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
Scream All Night by Derek Milman
Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig
Hamlet by Shakespeare
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailley
The Shining by Stephen King
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Allison Bechdel

Patreon Peek: The Overnight with Anna Dupre (Fear Street #3)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Anna from AnnaRose Reads is here to talk about the third Fear Street book, The Overnight. What happens when a bunch of teens spend the night on Fear Island by themselves? Listen and find out.

Listen the rest of the episode here:

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Doppelgänger Horror with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Are you seeing double? Jocelyn is on the pod to talk about a topic that sent me into an existential spiral. We're talking doppelgängers and doubles today.

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Books Mentioned:

3:59 by Gretchen McNeil
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
The Watchers by A.M. Shine
Stranger with My Face by Lois Duncan
The Jolly Corner by Henry James
The Dark Half by Stephen King
The Outsider by Stephen King
For She is Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Tim Waggoner short story
The Double by Dostoevsky
The Need by Helen Phillips
Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling

Patreon Peek: The Surprise Party with Brian McAuley (Fear Street #2)

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:14:00 -0400

Here is a little bit of my conversation with Brian McAuley about the second book in the Fear Street series, The Surprise Party. How many parties are these people going to? Will these boys get therapy? Find out on this episode of The House at the End of Fear Street

Full episode available at: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer

Music Read-Alikes with Rachel Harrison and Agatha Andrews

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What books are we recommending based on songs from Blondie, Arctic Monkeys and Death Cab for Cutie? Listen to find out.

The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
House of Beth by Kerry Cullen
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Return by Rachel Harrison
Chlorine by Jade Song
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung
What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us: Stories by Laura Van Den Berg
The Third Hotel by Laura Van Berg
American Rapture by CJ Leede
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison

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Rock Horror with William Sterling, Wendy Dalrymple and Kristina Osborn

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:04:00 -0400

PUNK Goes Horror is available now!

Books Mentioned:

Punk Goes Horror edited by William Sterling
Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds
Sleep Alone by J.A.W. McCarthy
Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford
A Gift of Death by Daniel Volpe
Toured to Death by John Wayne Comunale

Patreon Peek: The New Girl with Cameron Chaney (Fear Street #1)

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:37:00 -0400

Full episode available to Malevolent Spirit members on Patreon.

Here is a peak at the first episode of The House at the End of Fear Street where I talk about the Fear Street books.

Cameron Chaney was here as the first guest to talk about The New Girl! What is her deal? What does Lisa see in Cory?

Will the gymnastics come into play at some point in this story?

What is your favorite Fear Street book?

Sibling Horror with Erika T Wurth

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Author Erika T. Wurth joins the pod today to talk about the horrors of siblings and some of our favorite familial horror duos, and of course, The Haunting of Room 904.

Books Mentioned:

The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Diavola by Jennifer Throne
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
The Honeys by Ryan LaSala
A Black and Endless Sky by Matthew Lyons
Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia

Teacher Horror with Quincy Jaquez

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:07:00 -0500

Quincy is back and we are talking the horrors of teaching with the books we are talking about today.

Class is in session

Books mentioned:

Apt Pupil by Stephen King
Confessions by Kanae Minato
Penance by Kanae Minato
Tampa by Alyssa Nutting
Pet by Catherine Chidgey
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing
Violent Faculties by Charlene Elsby
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
"Descent" by Carmen Maria Machado
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

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From The Vault: Yellowjackets Readalikes with Kristen Anderson

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's Yellowjackets season, baby! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! And to celebrate a new season, I thought I would repost this conversation I had with the wonderful Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast we recorded after season 1.

Books Mentioned:

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven
The Ruins by Scott Smith
The Return by Rachel Harrison
The Troop by Nick Cutter
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
The Hunger by Alma Katsu
The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Story of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown

Transgressive Horror with Emma E. Murray

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500

We are talking transgressive horror on the pod today and author Emma E. Murray is here to help us wade into these bleak and uncomfortable waters. Let me know. Is Emma right? Should I watch Anti-Christ?

Movies Mentioned:

Martyrs
Excision
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Videodrome
Crash
Anti-Christ

Books Mentioned:

Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day by Emma E. Murray
The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions by Emma E. Murray
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Allison Rumfit
Brainwyrms by Allison Rumfit
At Dark I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
Tampa by Alyssa Nutting
Now You're One of Us by Asa Nonami
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
Crash by J.G. Ballard
The Devil Thinks I'm Pretty by Charlene Elsby
Red Flags and Other Disturbances by Charlene Elsby
Violent Faculties by Charlene Elsby

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Witch Horror with Grady Hendrix

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:14:00 -0500

Grady Hendrix is back in the house and we are talking about all them witches. We also discuss: which beloved show could have been improved by making the main duo witches? Which Taylor Swift song is giving witchy energy?

Books Mentioned:

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
How to Become a Sensuous Witch by Aragail, Valaria
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson (episode with BJ Colangelo)
Witch by Christopher Pike
Conjuring the Witch by Jessica Leonard
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
Conjure Wife by Fritz Lieber
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry
Lolly Willowes: Or the Loving Huntsman by Sylvia Townsend Warner

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Most Anticipated 2025 Releases

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

New year, new books to add to your TBR! I'm talking about the horror books to look forward to from January to June.

Books Mentioned:

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Wake Up, Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman
At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca
The Lamb by Lucy Rose
Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney
The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein
Hot Singles in Your Area by Jordan Shively
Beta Vulgaris by Margie Sarsfield
Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread by Leila Taylor
Birthday Party Demon by Wendy Dalrymple
Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
PUNK Goes Horror anthology edited by William Sterling
The Thorns by Dawn Kurtagich
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
Blood On Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen
The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T Wurth
Vanishing Daughters by Cynthia Pelayo
Night of the Witch Hunter by Patrick Barb
White Line Fever by KC Jones
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
What Remains of Teague House by Stacy Johns
Freakslaw by Jane Flett
Cold Eternity by SA Barnes
Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin
The Sundowner's Dance by Todd Kiesling
Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully
Feeders by Matt Serafini
The Butcher's Daughter: The Hitherto Untold Story of Mrs. Lovett by David Demchuk, Corinne Lee Clark
Overgrowth by Mira Grant
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang
Starving Saints by Caitling Starling
I Can Fix Her by Rae Wilde
Strange Houses by Uketsu
Foreclosure Gothic by Harris Lathi

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Best Horror Books of 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:19:47 -0500

Let's say goodbye to the year by talking about our favorite books of 2024. Who else would be by my side than OG Co-Host Rachel?

I wanted to apologize about the audio quality. I had microphone issues for this recording

What were your favorite horror books of the year?

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Freezer Book Horror with Nick Cutter

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500

I got to speak to the one and only Nick Cutter to talk about books we are putting right in the freezer and his new novel, The Queen.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

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Religious Horror with CJ Leede

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400

CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma)

We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings!

Final Girl Playlist

Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

The X-Files Readalikes with Jocelyn and Anette

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:09:00 -0400

Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week.

E. Jean Carroll piece

Final Girl Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kxmKaNzPkZk97EoHQz9EH

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Mall Horror with Angela Sylvaine

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Have a nice day...

I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Devil Horror with Johnny Compton

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Book Talk: Under the Skin by Michel Faber with Laura

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Vampire Horror with Rachel Harrison

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more.

Final Girl Playlist

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Horror for Weenies with Emily C. Hughes

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more!

Movies mentioned:

Cuckoo (2024)
The First Omen (2024)
When Evil Lurks (2023)
28 Days Later
Talk to Me (2023)

Check out the Final Girl Playlist

Shownotes: https:/http://booksinthefreezer.com/?p=5667

Grief Horror with Katrina Monroe

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Summer Camp Horror with Josh Winning

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Listen up, campers, Josh Winning is on the pod this week and we are heading to the mess hall because we have a lot of summer camp horror to discuss. You won't want to miss this one

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Are You Afraid of the Dark Readalikes with Brian McAuley

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:08:00 -0400

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story, the tale of the Are You Afraid of the Dark readalikes. Let's talk dopplegangers, haunted cameras and turning into dolls in this nostalgic look at hit 90's show

Art Horror with LC Allingham (Updated)

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:19:32 -0400

Hey! The previous upload had 30 seconds cut out, so this is the updated version with that back in.

I was joined by author LC Allingham to talk about Art Horror. So get your miniatures and paintbrushes out for this episode.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

More 2024 Upcoming Horror Releases

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The year is half over, but that means we've got the second half of 2024 full of new releases to look forward to.

Get ready for viruses, slasher sequels, single-location terrors, vampires and more

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Adult Summer Scares with Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:05:00 -0400

Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison stopped by to chat about the adult picks in the summer scares program this year.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Summer Scares with Clay McLeod Chapman and Yaika Sabat

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:02:00 -0400

It's Summer Scares time! I was so excited to talk all things Summer Scares with Clay and Yaika. We talk about the list of banger books they decided on this year, and how to participate in Summer Scares

Also, this is the FIRST time Clay is talking about his upcoming book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes on a podcast

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Lost Girls in Horror with Angela Sylvaine

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:37:00 -0400

Author Angela Sylvaine is on the pod this week talking about her upcoming collection The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls the idea of "Lost Girls" in horror. Who qualifies as a horror "lost girl"?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like you need more Frankenstein/ re-animation stories in your life.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Vacation Horror with Jennifer Thorne

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:13:00 -0400

Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club

Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

The Black Girl Survives in This One with Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J.Fennell

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:05:00 -0400

I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for a teen audience.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Speculative Fiction with Quincy Jaquez

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:05:00 -0400

Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400

Stoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Vampire Playlists with Liz Kerin

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:06:48 -0400

I was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music!

Night's Edge playlist

First Light playlist

Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:40:00 -0500

What horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Nordic Horror with Anette

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:35:00 -0500

Let's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Song Readalikes with Rachel Harrison and Agatha Andrews

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:38:00 -0500

Rachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus and boygenius, Blind Melon and Japanese Breakfast. You don't want to miss this chat where we talk mob wife aesthetic, audio cover reveal reactions, intricate dollhouses and crowdsurfing and mosh pits of iconic shows.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/02/06/episode-168-song-read-alikes-with-rachel-harrison-and-agatha-from-she-wore-black/

Meta Horror with Neil McRobert from Talking Scared

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:37:00 -0500

I was thrilled to be joined by Neil from the Talking Scared podcast to dissect meta horror. What makes it work so well with horror? What are some of Neil's horror hot takes? Is it cake? Check it out here

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Most Anticipated Horror Book Releases 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:42:00 -0500

It's that time of year where I talk about the horror books coming out in the first half of this year.
We have a lot to look forward to

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

2023 Favorites with Rachel

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:13:00 -0500

how is the end of the year already? Where did the time go? As tradition states, I was joined by old co-host Rachel to go over our favorite reads of the year.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Let Us Prey Docuseries with Rachel Peach and April Avila

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:47:00 -0500

TW: Religious and sexual abuse

I was joined by Rachel Peach and April Avila who were recently featured in the Let Us Prey Investigation Discovery docuseries about how their abuse was covered by the church we attended. We talk about how they are doing now that the documentary series has been released, our upbringing and their hopes from this exposure

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

True Crime Horror with Adam Cesare

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:22:00 -0500

I was joined by author Adam Cesare to talk about his latest Audible original Influencer and media about the intersection of true crime and horror

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/12/05/episode-164-true-crime-horror-with-adam-cesare/

Margot Harrison article

Music Horror with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:57:00 -0500

Can you hear it? The music of the night?

It is time for horror all about music

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Musicals Readalikes with Jessica McHugh

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:36:00 -0500

I was joined by author and poet Jessica McHugh to pair up some horror novels with some of our favorite musicals. Do these two genres make a good pair? What is the appeal of musical theater? What goes into making a blackout poem?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

From the Vault: Halloween Horror

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:23:00 -0400

Happy Halloween!

Let's step into the time machine and go all the way back to 2018 when we were patiently waiting for the new Halloween movie to come out (except for me because I somehow hadn't seen any at that time???)

Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttWni8iLab7PghJPNy2nHg

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/10/09/episode-26-halloween-horror/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer

Woods Horror with Erin Adams

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:28:00 -0400

Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat: Jo Nesbø

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:37:00 -0400

I was joined by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to talk about his latest novel, The Night House. Listen to our conversation on influences, history and rock climbing

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Existential Horror with Katherine Silva

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:43:00 -0400

Author Katherine Silva joined me to talk about the horror books that leave us with a feeling of existential dread

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/10/10/episode-159-existential-horror-with-katherine-silva/

From the Vault: Listener Picks for Autumn Reads with Quincy

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:09:00 -0400

We are heading back to 2021 with this episode we have pulled out of the vault.

Quincy joined me to talk all about books perfect for Autumn and we heard from, you the listeners, as well! See you next time with an all new episode

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/11/16/episode-110-listeners-autumn-reads-with-quincy-jaquez/

Cursed Object Horror with Josh Winning

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:47:00 -0400

Josh Winning, author of Burn the Negative stopped by to chat about books featuring Cursed/Haunted Objects!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Road Trip Horror with Haley Newlin

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:47:22 -0400

Let's hit the road!

Haley Newlin is here to talk about horror on the road.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/29/episode-157-road-trip-horror-with-haley-newlin/

New York City Horror with Nat Cassidy

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:20:00 -0400

Welcome to New York......It's been waiting for you.

Nat Cassidy stopped by talk about his new novel, Nestlings and horror set in the city of New York. We talk Josh Groban, NYC slashers, the rise of Jewish horror, and erotic thrillers of the 90s

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/15/episode-156-new-york-city-horror-with-nat-cassidy/

Taylor Swift Readalikes with Quincy Jaquez

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400

In honor of the last week of the Eras tour Quincy is back in the house and we are pairing one book with a song from every Taylor Swift album.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/01/episode-155-taylor-swift-readalikes-with-quincy-jaquez/

Adult Summer Scares Readalikes with Sadie Hartmann

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:52:00 -0400

Sadie Hartmann (@mother.horror) stopped by to talk about her book 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered and to find readalikes for this year's Summer Scares picks for adults.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Food Horror with Tessa

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:25:00 -0400

Tessa from @booksasmeals joined to chat about food horror!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat with Riley Sager

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:53:00 -0400

Riley Sager is back on the podcast to talk about his latest novel, The Only Left, but don't worry we also talk sharksploitation movies, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift albums and Scream VI spoilers.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

More 2023 Upcoming Horror Releases

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:07:00 -0400

It's that time of year again, the one where I talk about books I'm looking forward to that are coming out in the second half of 2023. Get your TBR ready you're going to want to write some of these down.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Thank you to the Dark Piano for the music

https://thedarkpiano.com

Author Chat with Danielle Trussoni

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:17:00 -0400

I was joined once again by author Danielle Trussoni to talk all about her novel The Puzzle Master. Listen to our conversation about evil dolls, puzzles and fascinations with the occult

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Cozy Horror with Agatha from She Wore Black

Tue, 30 May 2023 01:09:00 -0400

Agatha from the She Wore Black podcast is back to help me talk all things cozy horror

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Supernatural Horror with Jessica Leonard

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:57:00 -0400

Author Jessica Leonard joins me to talk about horror that takes a supernatural turn and her latest novel Conjuring the Witch out from Ghoulish Books now.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Middle Grade Horror and Summer Scares Readalikes with Ally Malinenko

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:51:00 -0400

Stoker-nominated Author and middle grade horror enthusiast Ally Malinenko joins me to talk about the wonders of middle grade horror and the importance of fiction that doesn't talk down to children

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Twilight Zone Readalikes with Rachel Harrison

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:35:00 -0400

Rachel Harrison is here again to take us to another dimension, we're recommending books for your favorite episode of The Twilight Zone

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/04/18/episode-146-twilight-zone-read-alikes-with-rachel-harrison/

Motherhood Horror with Gemma Amor

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 01:38:00 -0400

TW: Pregnancy, infertility, Postpartum depression

Author Gemma Amor came on the show to talk about motherhood in horror literature, everything from We Need to Talk About Kevin to Nightbitch to Motherthing and her latest novel, The Once Yellow House.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/04/04/episode-145-motherhood-horror-with-gemma-files/

Author Chat: Leopoldo Gout

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:52:00 -0400

Had a great conversation with artist, producer and artist Leopoldo Gout about his latest novel, Piñata. We talk about the way indigenous history has been and is taught in Mexico, that one time Pedro Pascal narrated his debut novel, balancing making different types of art and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer

Summer Scares with Konrad Stump and Daniel Kraus

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:04:00 -0500

Books in the Freezer is the official podcast partner for Summer Scares this year. Check out the episode to see how you can join the effort to support your local library this summer and the picks for this year.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Deadly Games with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:16:00 -0500

This week Jocelyn is joining me to talk about horror books where characters are playing for their lives! If you're looking for books that have a Ready or Not/ Saw/ Battle Royale feel, look no further

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/02/21/episode-142-deadly-games-with-jocelyn-codner/

Gerald’s Game with Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:47:00 -0500

It's Valentine's Week and what better way to celebrate than with this dark story that is technically about a romantic getaway??

I was joined by Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall of the You Are Good podcast and You're Wrong About podcast to talk about Stephen King's novel Gerald's Game as well as the 2017 Mike Flanagan adaptation.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Haunted House Horror with Grady Hendrix

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:10:31 -0500

Grady Hendrix joined me once again to talk about his latest novel, How to Sell a Haunted Houses. We talk haunted house stories, killer dolls, adult siblings, generational trauma and much more

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/01/24/episode-140-haunted-houses-with-grady-hendrix/

New Release Horror Books 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:10:00 -0500

Get those TBR lists ready, because I (solo episode) am talking about the books coming out in the next few months that should be on your radar. It's the New Releases episode

Best of 2022 with Rachel

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:22:00 -0500

It's the end of the year and that's means it's time for me talk to Rachel about the books that made our year this year. Did you have any favorites on our list?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Holiday Horror with Janelle Janson

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:54:00 -0500

Get ready for some Ho-Ho-Horror book recommendations! We are talking horror stories set during the winter holiday season.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Creepy Dolls with Agatha from She Wore Black Podcast

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:49:00 -0500

Goodnight Dolly.

I was joined by Agatha from the She Wore Black Podcast and we are talking creepy dolls. What about them gets under our skin? What's the creepiest doll?

shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Chat with Rachel Harrison

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:36:00 -0500

Rachel Harrison is back on the podcast talking about her latest novel, Such Sharp Teeth, her short story collection Bad Dolls, upcoming work, female werewolves, rage, body horror and The Twilight Zone

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Halloween Horror with Briana Morgan

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:57:14 -0400

I was joined once again by Briana Morgan to talk about books set during the spookiest of days... Halloween.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Horror Novellas with Brandon Baker

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:17:00 -0400

I was joined by Brandon Baker (@bakerreads) to talk all about short horror. Listen to our conversation full of recommendations for creepy stories under 200 pages.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) with Kristen Anderson

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:49:00 -0400

My friend Kristen from Guide to the Unknown is back again, this time to help parse out our feelings about the Amazon movie adaptation of Grady Hendrix's My Best Friend's Exorcism. We both loved the book. How did the movie do? Is TCBY still around?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/10/11/episode-132-my-best-friends-exorcism-2022-with-kristen-anderson/

Space Horror with Sonja from Ghostly Reads

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:21:23 -0400

After some technical difficulties we are up and running.

I was joined by Sonja (ghostlyreads on TikTok) to talk about space horror and basically everything that's terrifying about it.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Grief Horror with Clay McLeod Chapman

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400

I was joined by author Clay McLeod Chapman to talk about horror involving grief and his latest book Ghost Eaters.

Shownotes:https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/09/20/episode-130-grief-horror-with-clay-mcleod-chapman/

Campy B-Horror with Nico Bell

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:45:00 -0400

I was joined by author Nico Bell to talk all about those books that make us feel like those glorious VHS movies we used to get. Stories that fully go ham and aren't scared to get a little ridiculous. We're talking B-horror!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Faustian Bargain Horror with David Demchuk

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:10:00 -0400

I was joined once again by author David Demchuk to discuss the Faustian Bargain trope in horror. What happens when you make a deal with the devil? How careful do you have to be about what you wish for?

Shownotes:

Unreliable Narrators with Paul Tremblay

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:04:00 -0400

I was thrilled to be joined by author Paul Tremblay. Check out our conversation about The Pallbearer's Club, unreliable narrators, the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan adaptation and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/07/26/episode-127-unreliable-narrators-with-paul-tremblay/

More New Releases 2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:11:00 -0400

You know what time it is. New Releases time! So get comfortable, try to not to struggle too much and let's just talk about all of the exciting new books coming out this year

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/07/12/episode-126-more-upcoming-releases-2022/

Summer Horror Books with Quincy

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:26:00 -0400

Quincy came on the show to do our seasonal thing and talk about the perfect books to read in the summer. Apologies for the audio quality on this one. Production on this episode was cursed.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/06/28/episode-125-summer-horror-with-quincy/

Author Chat: Isabel Cañas

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:01:00 -0400

I was able to sit down with Isabel, author The Hacienda to talk about gothic horror, Mexican history, haunted houses, hot priests and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

From the Vault: Survival Horror with Rachel

Tue, 31 May 2022 02:03:00 -0400

I am moving this week, so I reached back into the recesses of the vault of early episodes and found this gem. I remember it being one of my favorite episodes over one of my favorite topics: survival horror!

What are your favorite survival horror stories that have come out in recent years?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/01/30/episode-8-survival-horror/

Hotel Horror with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 17 May 2022 01:55:00 -0400

"You can check out anytime you'd like, but you can never leave"

This week Jocelyn joins me again to talk about horror in hotels (and motels and airbnbs etc.) Tell us! Do you have a creepy hotel experience?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Trapped Horror with Max Booth III

Tue, 03 May 2022 02:26:00 -0400

We're talking claustrophobic, trapped horror with author and screenwriter Max Booth III. Of course we talk a bit about We Need to Do Something and his upcoming novel Maggot Screaming! Check out our conversation.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Southern Gothic Horror with Lauren P. Dodge

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:54:00 -0400

We are tackling the much-requested Southern Gothic genre with Lauren from @southerngothicdollhouse on IG and TikTok. We talk about The South, movies, miniatures and so much more. You have to check out Lauren's work on her amazing dollhouse.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

From The Vault: Home Sweet Haunted House

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:12:00 -0400

Hey. This week was inexplicably busy, so instead of skipping a week, I am pulling out an episode from the vault. This was Rachel and I's first episode. It was originally aired October 2017 and was all about haunted house horror. Please enjoy!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2017/10/24/episode-1-home-sweet-haunted-house/

Author Chat: Matthew Lyons

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:25:12 -0400

I was joined by the author Matthew Lyons to talk about his latest novel, A Black and Endless Sky. We talk about UFO Watchtowers, Mike Flanagan, and where Matt's next novel is going to take place.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat: Simone St. James

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:03:53 -0400

I was joined by author Simone St. James to talk about her latest novel, The Book of Cold Cases. Listen to our conversation about women's relationship to true crime, Anne Rice, the X-Files and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Books Like Yellowjackets with Kristen Anderson

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:43:00 -0500

Kristen from the wonderful Guide to the Unknown podcast joins me to talk all about our new favorite show, Showtime's Yellowjackets, and what to read if you enjoyed it as well!

I don't think we intentionally spoil anything, but tread carefully.

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Workplace Horror with Jocelyn Codner

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:19:32 -0500

Work sucks. I know.

Let's talk job horror. Jocelyn and I recommend several novels (and some movies) where the main horror is a character's place of employment.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat: Bethany C. Morrow

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:46:00 -0500

BONUS EPISODE

I was able to squeeze in a quick chat with author Bethany C. Morrow to talk about her latest novel, Cherish Farrah. This was a very interesting read, and Farrah's narration absolutely adds another layer to the storytelling. Listen to our conversation!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Book Chat: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn with Laura

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 01:04:00 -0500

**THIS EPISODE IS FULL OF SPOILERS!!**

My friend Laura once again joined me to talk about one of our favorite novels, Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. We talk about the book as well as David Fincher's 2014 film adaptation. How Ben Affleck is the perfect Nick Dunne, Why the Cool Girl Monologue is so resonant and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat: Dana Schwartz

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:05:00 -0500

You might know her from Twitter or from her podcasts Noble Blood and Haileywood, or from her upcoming YA gothic novel Anatomy: A Love Story. Dana Schwartz joins the show to talk about what inspired the story, life in the days of early surgery, books that scared us and her upcoming project, a horror Bring It On film!

shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/01/25/episode-114-author-chat-with-dana-schwartz/

Author Chat: Kristi DeMeester

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:09:00 -0500

I was joined once again by author Kristi DeMeester, who was our very first guest back when we were a baby pod! Listen to our conversation about her upcoming novel, Such A Pretty Smile. We get into the science of finding the right candle scent, Jazzland, Dogmen, why being a teenager sucks, and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

2022 New Release Horror Books

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:58:00 -0500

New year, new list of horror books you check out!

All titles mentioned are listed in the shownotes

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

2021 Favorites with Rachel

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:11:33 -0500

Rachel joins me to talk about what books we loved this year.

Note: sorry there is a bit of popping in the audio, I tried to fix it as much as I could, but apologies for the sound

shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Listener Picks: Horror Books for Autumn with Quincy Jaquez

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:21:00 -0500

Quincy joins me to go over listener suggestions for spooky autumnal reads.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Found Footage Horror with Briana Morgan

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:48:00 -0400

I was joined by author Briana Morgan to talk about one of our favorite sub-genres and what it looks like when it's translated to fiction. Be sure to check out her latest novel, A Mouth Full of Ashes available now.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Eco Horror with Jessica Avery

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:34:00 -0400

I was joined by the author Book Riot's The Fright Stuff newsletter to talk all about evil plants, sentient mushrooms, climate change disasters and more eco-horror on this episode of Books in the Freezer.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat: Rachel Harrison

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:38:00 -0400

I was joined by author Rachel Harrison to talk all about her latest novel, Cackle. We talk about millennial crises, horror movies that scarred us, female friendships and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Horror by Women with Mallory O‘Meara and Brea Grant from Reading Glasses Podcast

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:56:00 -0400

I was joined by Mallory O'Meara and Brea Grant from the Reading Glasses podcast to talk all about horror by women! Check out their podcast all about reading life, and be sure to check out Mallory's new book, Girly Drinks out this October.

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Slashers with Stephen Graham Jones

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:05:00 -0400

I was thrilled to be joined by one of my favorite authors, Stephen Graham Jones, to talk about slasher stories and his latest book, My Heart is a Chainsaw. We talk about the appeal and comfort that can be found in the slasher genre and what that says about us.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Chat: David Demchuk

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:21:00 -0400

I spoke with Toronto author David Demchuk about his latest novel, Red X. We talk about gay history, Eastern European folklore, murder ballads and traumatizing horror movies.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Undead Girl Gang with BJ Colangelo

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 02:21:00 -0400

I'm joined by one half of the This Ends at Prom podcast, BJ Colangelo, to talk about Lily Anderson's wonderfully witchy young adult novel Undead Girl Gang. We get into the complicated dynamics, female friendships and complex villains in the story. There are spoilers for the novel a little over halfway through.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/08/24/episode-103-undead-girl-gang-with-bj-colangelo/

More 2021 New Releases

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

Let's talk about horror books coming out this year. There's a ton of great titles and so many stories that sound so intriguing. I have to know what happens!

A big thank you to this episode's sponsor, Perpetual Dread by Brian Bowyer

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/08/10/episode-102-more-2021-new-releases/

Author Chat: Riley Sager

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:03:00 -0400

I spoke with author Riley Sager all about his latest book, Survive the Night. We talked about life in the 90's, film and the Mothman?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/07/27/episode-101-author-chat-riley-sager/

Author Chat: Ronald Malfi

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:18:00 -0400

Here is my chat with author Ronald Malfi all about his novel Come With Me. We talk all about horror origins, being in a rock band, where to start with his books and more.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/07/20/episode-100-chat-with-author-ronald-malfi/

Serial Killer Horror with Grady Hendrix

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:56:00 -0400

And we're back! I was so excited to chat with one of my favorite authors and nerd out about horror books. Grady came on the show to talk about his upcoming novel, The Final Girl Support Group and books about serial killers.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/07/13/episode-99-serial-killer-horror-with-grady-hendrix/

Cult Horror with Neil McRobert

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:01:00 -0400

Neil from the Talking Scared Podcast joined me to talk about Cult Horror!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Bonus: Pride Month Recommendations

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:24:00 -0400

Quincy joined me once more to talk about all kinds of queer horror books for pride month! Speical thanks to all of the listeners who sent in suggestions!!

Shownotes:https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/06/08/episode-97-pride-month-special-with-quincy-jaquez/

Witch Horror with Stephanie Wytovich

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:53:00 -0400

I was joined by author and poet Stephanie Wytovich to discuss Witches in horror, and of course recommend some great witchy books.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Body Horror with Preston Fassel

Tue, 18 May 2021 02:47:00 -0400

Body!! I am joined by author Preston Fassel to talk about body horror, a topic that has been requested for ages!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

All-Time Favorites

Tue, 04 May 2021 02:50:00 -0400

Taking a bit of break from horror with a self-indulgent birthday episode, where I'm talking about my favorite novels. I wanted to talk about novels I don't get to mention on the podcast and also talk about your favorites.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/05/04/episode-94-all-time-favorites/

Best and Worst Horror Adaptations with Jocelyn and Danielle

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:33:00 -0400

I was joined by Jocelyn and Danielle, and by some listeners, to talk all about book adaptations. Which were letdowns, which were pretty good and which actually did exceeded their source material. What are some of your hot takes?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/04/27/episode-93-the-best-and-worst-horror-adaptations/

I Know What You Did Last Summer with Zena Dixon

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:02:00 -0400

I was joined by the Lovely Zena from her YouTube channel, Real Queen of Horror and the Bloody Disgusting Podcast to talk all about Lois Duncan's very 70's teen thriller, I Know What You Did Last Summer. How does it compare to the Kevin Williamson adaptation and what do we want out of the upcoming Amazon Prime series?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/04/20/episode-92-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-with-zena-dixon/

Horror Movie Readalikes

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:17:00 -0400

Solo episode this week! I pair a handful of films with their literary companions, finding some fun plot similarities along the way. Also, thank you to those of you gave recommendations for your own movie and book pairings!

Shownotes:https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/04/06/episode-91-horror-movie-readalikes/

Author Chat: V. Castro

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:54:00 -0400

I spoke with V. Castro, author of the upcoming Goddess of Filth and Queen of the Cicadas about inspirtation, erotic horror, Mexican folklore and other stuff

shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/03/23/episode-90-author-chat-with-v-castro/

Short Story Collections with Hailey Piper

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:20:00 -0500

I talked with author Hailey Piper and horror short story collections, as well as her upcoming collection, Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy and novel, Queen of Teeth

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/03/09/episode-89-short-story-collections-with-author-hailey-piper/

Horror Books for Characters of The Office with Laura

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:16:00 -0500

Have you ever asked yourself, what would the characters of NBC's 00's sitcom The Office read if they were a part of a horror book club? Well, that's a weird thing to wonder, but here it is! The shownotes includes the link for Gemma File's story, The Emperor's Old Bones and the Kissing the Coronavirus story that Phyllis secretly enjoys.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/02/22/episode-88-horror-books-for-characters-of-the-office/

Final Girl Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kxmKaNzPkZk97EoHQz9EH?si=ff18dcb478464ff1

Extreme Horror with Quincy Jaquez

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:18:00 -0500

This week I was joined by listener Quincy Jaquez to discuss the niche genre of Extreme Horror. How do you feel about horror that really pushes the boundaries?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/02/07/episode-87-extreme-horror-with-quincy-jaquez/

Author Chat: Courtney Summers

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500

I was beyond excited to talk to Courtney Summers, author of one of my favorite novels, Sadie and the upcoming The Project! Listen to our conversations about devastating stories, the Alien franchise, cults and much more!

And get your hands on The Project on February 2!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Revisit: Haunted House with Bradley from Be Your Scary Best

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:22:00 -0500

We are kicking off the year by checking in with a topic covered on our very first episode, haunted houses! I am joined by Bradley (@ilovethispod) as we go check on that creaking noise in the attic that is probably nothing to be worried about, right?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/01/26/episode-86-haunted-house-horror-revisited-with-bradley-from-be-your-scary-best/

Most Anticipated Releases 2021

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:11:00 -0500

Start of a new year means adding a ton of books to your TBR! I'm back with my usual solo episode going over some books that are on my radar this year. Let me know what books you've added to your list!

Music in this episode provided by: myuu at the darkpiano.com

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/01/12/episode-85-most-anticipated-new-releases-2021/

Best of 2020 with Rachel

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 01:32:00 -0500

It's HERE! Rachel joins me for our annual tradition of talking about our standout reads from the past year. What was your favorite book of 2020?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Gritty, Emotional Horror with Chad Lutzke

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:22:00 -0500

Here is my chat with author Chad Lutzke about gritty, emotional and dramatic stories. We talk about inspiration for his works and fiction that unapologetically makes you feel things.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Horror Poetry with Cynthia Pelayo

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:29:00 -0500

I am so happy to be joined by author Cynthia Pelayo to talk about horror poetry, we touch on the intersection of true crime and horror, and of course, the ethical consumption of it. Check out Pelayo's collection of true crime poetry and her upcoming book The Children of Chicago.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Psychological Horror with Emma Oulton

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:24:00 -0500

I am joined by Emma Oulton from the Booktube channel Drinking By My Shelf to discuss psychological horror stories. What's scarier than possibly not being able to trust yourself?

This episode is brought to you by:

- Oblivion Black by Darren Floyd

- They're Watching by Bob Pastorella and Michael David Wilson

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Robert Bloch's Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:24:00 -0500

It is election day in the US, and I'm hoping this episode helps take your mind off things for a while!

This week I am joined by siblings, Kristen and Will from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast as we dive into not only Robert Bloch's classic Psycho, but also the less popular and hard to find follow ups. Yep, we are talking Psycho 2, Psycho House and the ridiculously recent entry Psycho Sanitarium.

Get 2 audiobooks for the price of one using code FREEZERBOOK at Libro.FM

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Freezer Book Halloween Special

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:20:00 -0400

Happy Halloween Freezerheads,

Thank you for three lovely years of horror book recommendations. I have had a lot of people request an episode full of just FREEZER level books, this is for you!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Chat with Author Emily M. Danforth of Plain Bad Heroines

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:03:00 -0400

Today I'm joined by author Emily Danforth as we talk important topics like Mary MacLane's memoir, queer representation in horror, her new gothic sapphic novel Plain Bad Heroines, but also, is Sidney from Scream gay? and is April Fool's Day an under-appreciated gem?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/27/episode-78-chat-with-emily-m-danforth/

Boarding School Horror with Tracy Robinson

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:16:00 -0400

This episode is brought to you by West Side Fairytales Podcast. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts!

School is in session! I am joined, once again, by Tracy to talk about the horror that happens in those academic institutions. We are tackling boarding school horror.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/20/episode-77-boarding-school-horror-with-tracy-robinson/

Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca with Erin A. Craig

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 02:25:00 -0400

I was joined by author Erin A. Craig to discuss Daphne Du Maurier's clasic gothic novel, Rebecca. We discuss our hopes for the new Netflix film and the casting of Lily James and Armie Hammer.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/13/episode-76-daphne-dumauriers-rebecca-with-erin-a-craig/

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Revenge Horror with Mackenzie Kiera

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:48:00 -0400

This episode is best served cold, I'm here with author and podcaster Mackenzie Kiera, to discuss Revenge Horror. What are some pop culture icons of vengeance and what we like to see in our revenge narratives.

There are Gone Girl spoilers in this episode!

Check out her novella, All You Need is Love and A Strong Electric Current!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

The Women of Stephen King Stories with Jenn Adams

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:33:00 -0400

For this episode, I am talking with Jenn from the Psycho Analysis Podcast, as well as the Loser's Club Podcast to talk about Stephen King's female characters. Who do we, as constant readers, connect to the most? Are there any underrated Stephen King heroines? Who is your favorite?

Check out the shownotes for this episode: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Readalikes with Shaun from Eclectic Cove

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:07:00 -0400

This episode is brought to you by:

Oblivion Black by Darren Floyd

Boneyard Soup Magazine: support the kickstarter HERE

Shaun joins me again to talk discuss horror books you might enjoy, if your Netflix binges, things like the X-Files, The Witcher, You, The Martian and others! Check the show-notes for the full list of books we mentioned so you can pick your next spooky read for Halloween season. You can find Shaun on his YouTube channel, Eclectic Cove where he reviews books, movies and even does some cross-stitching!

shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

My Best Friend's Exorcism with Todd Schlosser from The Horror Virgin

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:01:00 -0400

You can find Todd on Twitter and Instagram

You can find The Horror Virgin on Twitter, Instagram and wherever you listen to podcasts.

This episode is brought to you by Macmillan Audio. His & Hers by Alice Feeney is available wherever audiobooks are sold.

This episode, Todd and I are tackling the popular book, My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Is it a scary book? Depends, but it definitely is a novel about the 80's, friendship, and demon possession.

Check out all of our other episodes where we recommend good books to read that will hopefully scare you!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/08/25/episode-72-my-best-friends-exorcism-with-todd-schlosser/

Urban Legend Horror with Spenser Barranco

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:47:00 -0400

Take a seat around the campfire with us as we delve into horror derived from modern folklore, or urban legends.

This episode is brought to you by His & Hers by Alice Feeney. Check it out wherever audiobooks are sold.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/08/09/episode-71-urban-horror-fiction-with-spenser-bakerstshelves/(opens in a new tab)

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Bous: Chat with Danielle Trussoni

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:28:00 -0400

Talk with author and New York Times columnist, Danielle Trussoni about her new gothic novel The Ancestor, genre writing, women in horror and other things.

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More New Releases 2020

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:09:00 -0400

Let's talk about all of the great books that are coming out in the next few months!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/28/episode-69-more-2020-new-releases/

Bonus: Adam Cesare on Clown in a Cornfield

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Here is my chat with author Adam Cesare over his upcoming book, Clown in a Cornfield. Listen to our conversation about Flanagan films, which movie is most comparable to Clown in a Cornfield, and of course, which song would be Adam's Final Girl Song.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/20/episode-68-adam-cesare-on-clown-in-a-cornfield/

Coming of Age Horror with Tracy Robinson

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:01:00 -0400

A big thank you to MacMillan Audio and The Shadows by Alex North for sponsoring the show!

I got to talk with Tracy about one of the most beloved sub-genres in horror, the coming-of-age genre.

Shownotes for this episode: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/14/episode-67-coming-of-age-horror-with-tracy-robinson/

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Bonus: Chat with Riley Sager

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:17:00 -0400

Author Riley Sager joins me once again to talk about his upcoming book Home Before Dark, available at bookstores now!

Vintage Horror with Alex from Hey Little Thrifter

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:52:00 -0400

This is my discussion with Alex from the YouTube Channel and Instagram Hey Little Thrifter. We talk about some "throwback" titles written by women.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/26/episode-65-vintage-horror-with-alex-challoner-from-hey-little-thrifter/

Middle Grade Horror with Cameron Chaney

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 01:05:00 -0400

I am joined by Cameron Chaney from YouTube and Library Macabre to discuss middle grade horror books that we loved growing up in the 90's as well as some contemporary titles for the chidren of today.

For a full list of titles check out the shownotes here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/16/episode-64-middle-grade-horror-with-cameron-chaney/

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BONUS: What Have We Been Reading?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:03:00 -0400

This week's episode bonus episode is about what we have been reading during this quarantine period!

Check out the shownotes for this week's episode here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/09/bonus-episode-what-have-we-been-reading

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Ghost Horror with Liz Sower from Ghosts in the Burbs

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

I am so happy to be joined by Liz Sower, the host of one of my favorite podcasts, Ghosts in the Burbs! We are talking about ghosts in horror fiction. What do we love about ghost stories? Listen and find out!

Shownotes:

https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/02/episode-62-ghost-horror-with-liz-sower-from-ghosts-in-the-burbs/

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