Flippish Flop: VanderMeer’s Long Awaited Sequel to “Borne”
As a huge fan of VanderMeer, his Southern Reach trilogy in particular, I was so excited for…
Lolita Lookalike: “Putney”and its ability to create fear of the predatorial mastermind
The Plot Putney is an examination of control, grooming, psychology, and rape. The novel is told from…
Medical Experimentation Thriller: Megan Giddings’ “Lakewood” and Its Importance to Modern Day
The Plot “If you think too much about how things should be, you forget how they are.”…
The Dark Tower Chronicles: Book 2
Now THIS is where it gets good… What to Expect In the second installment of Stephen King’s…
Debut Novel Heaven: Chelsea G. Summers’ “A Certain Hunger”
“Dazzling and gruesome, Chelsea G. Summers has written a gripping tour de force about female friendship, haut…
Motherhood and Capitalism: Joanne Ramos’ Dystopian Thriller “The Farm”
The Plot The American Dream, capitalism, female autonomy, class, race, wealth, control: these are all concepts contemplated…
Squandered Potential: Paul Tremblay’s “Survivor Song”
The hype surrounding Paul Tremblay is one that I have wanted to check out for years. Tremblay…
The Dark Tower Chronicles: Book 1
Here begins the saga of Roland Deschain… What to Expect In this first installment in King’s The…
Spooky Oedipus Retelling: Daisy Johnson’s “Everything Under”
“Weird and wild and wonderfully unsettling. You’ll emerge gasping and haunted.” — Celeste Ng Plot Summary In…
Nuanced Thriller: Peter Heller’s “The River”
From the author of The Dog Stars and The Painter, comes The River Plot Summary Peter Heller’s…
Unsettle the World Behind: Rumaan Alam’s Newest Novel
Plot Summary In Leave the World Behind, Rumaan Alam’s newest publication, a married couple and their children…
Skip It: Scott Thomas’ “Kill Creek”
The Premise The premise is simple: Wainwright, a social media/pop culture internet sensation invites four of the…
Start 2021 with a Sultry, New Age Vampire Tale: Temple Drake’s “NVK”
NVK is the sultry, dark, luscious vampire tale we have been dreaming of. Released in 2019, this…
Leonora Carrington: The Aesop’s Fables of Horror
Leonora Carrington creates Aesop’s fables with sick twists. This is the best way that I can describe…
Fleur Jaeggy’s “Sweet Days of Discipline”
This novella and its schoolgirl narrator pack a punch. Our narrator recounts her boarding school days and…
“Dinner” by Cesar Aira
Part horror story, part fable, this novella follows the story of Pringles, Argentina. A middle-aged bachelor and…
“Waste” by Eugene Marten
Sparsity in Eugene Marten’s “Waste” creates a chillingly bleak atmosphere. In only 116 pages, Marten strings the…
YouTubers and Authors: Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal Take on the Horror World
At one time or another, we’ve all heard of Rhett & Link, the goofy duo eating foods…
Borden Inspired Poetry: “Blood Box” by Zefyr Lisowski
This collection of poetry inspired by the case of Lizzie Borden is phenomenal. Any fans of true…
“The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” and Its Unmistakably Sharp Horror Social Commentary
Described as a mix between Dracula and Steel Magnolias, this newest horror novel from Grady Hendrix is…