Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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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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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The 2026 Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge
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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
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
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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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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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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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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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
“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
Final Girl SongJocelyn picked “666” by Anvil for her third final girl song. Really getting into those kids with bikes vibes. Check it out here!
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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
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
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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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 Homeby 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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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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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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Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!
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
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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Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!
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 Matterby Kenzaburo Oe
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Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!
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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!
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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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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Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!
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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Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!
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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?
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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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
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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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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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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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…
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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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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Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!
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.
Check out Emily's Book Horror for Weenies here!
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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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
Patreon: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
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.
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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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.
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
Anette joins me once again to talk about horror stories featuring a protagonist with powers.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
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
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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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
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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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.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
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
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
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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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
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?
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
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
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Patreon: https://Patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
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
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
Final Girl playlist
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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
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
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
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
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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?
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/12/31/episode-192-best-horror-books-of-2024-with-rachel/
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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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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
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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
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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
Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction.
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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
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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
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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
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I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror
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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
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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
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.
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I was joined by author LC Allingham to talk about her novella Muse, and the exciting subgenre of Art Horror
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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
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Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison stopped by to chat about the adult picks in the summer scares program this year.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
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
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"?
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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.
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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
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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.
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Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it?
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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
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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
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.
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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
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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/
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Can you hear it? The music of the night?
It is time for horror all about music
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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?
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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/
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Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods
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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
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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/
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/
Josh Winning, author of Burn the Negative stopped by to chat about books featuring Cursed/Haunted Objects!
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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/
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/
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/
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.
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Tessa from @booksasmeals joined to chat about food horror!
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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.
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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.
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Thank you to the Dark Piano for the music
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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
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Agatha from the She Wore Black podcast is back to help me talk all things cozy horror
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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.
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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
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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/
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/
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.
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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.
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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/
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.
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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/
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
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?
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Get ready for some Ho-Ho-Horror book recommendations! We are talking horror stories set during the winter holiday season.
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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?
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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
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I was joined once again by Briana Morgan to talk about books set during the spookiest of days... Halloween.
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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.
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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/
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.
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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/
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!
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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?
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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/
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/
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/
I was able to sit down with Isabel, author The Hacienda to talk about gothic horror, Mexican history, haunted houses, hot priests and more.
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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/
"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?
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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.
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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.
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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/
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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/
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.
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New year, new list of horror books you check out!
All titles mentioned are listed in the shownotes
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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
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Quincy joins me to go over listener suggestions for spooky autumnal reads.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Neil from the Talking Scared Podcast joined me to talk about Cult Horror!
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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/
I was joined by author and poet Stephanie Wytovich to discuss Witches in horror, and of course recommend some great witchy books.
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Body!! I am joined by author Preston Fassel to talk about body horror, a topic that has been requested for ages!
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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/
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 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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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?
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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.
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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.
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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:
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They're Watching by Bob Pastorella and Michael David Wilson
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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
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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!
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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/
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/
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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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
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?
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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!
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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.
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Take a seat around the campfire with us as we delve into horror derived from modern folklore, or urban legends.
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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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Let's talk about all of the great books that are coming out in the next few months!
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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.
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I got to talk with Tracy about one of the most beloved sub-genres in horror, the coming-of-age genre.
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Author Riley Sager joins me once again to talk about his upcoming book Home Before Dark, available at bookstores now!
This is my discussion with Alex from the YouTube Channel and Instagram Hey Little Thrifter. We talk about some "throwback" titles written by women.
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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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This week's episode bonus episode is about what we have been reading during this quarantine period!
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You can also use our Amazon Affiliate link! The books listed on the shownotes are using the link. The podcast gets a little kickback when you purchase using it, and it’s an easy way to support the show by doing something you would normally do!
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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!
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This week Laura and I are talking about ten fictional families that we definitely would not want to be quarantined with during this pandemic. These are families that are toxic and sometimes straight up murderous.
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I am still out on maternity leave, this was just a fun chat I had with my friend Laura where we put on our Enneagram sorting hats and talked about which Enneagram type different types would be. I just thought it was something fun to get us through this communal quarantine period. Let me know what you think, which Enneagram you are, did you agree with our choices?
First of all, would like to apologize for the state of my voice in this episode. It's still not fully recovered. I had a great chat with Shaun from Eclectic Cove about what we enjoy in gothic horror and some recommendations! This is the last episode before my maternity leave, so see you guys soon. You know where to keep in touch with me!
Books Mentioned: * Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus * The Living Dead by Daniel Kraus * The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus * Blood Sugar by Daniel Kraus * They Threw Us Away (Teddies Saga Book 1) by Daniel Kraus * The Grin of the Dark by Ramsey Campbell * Cipher by Kathe Koje * Exte – Japanese hair extension horror movie
This week I am joined by Lisa and Mackenzie from the Ladies of the Fright podcast again! We are talking about Romance in Horror because it's valentine's day and who doesn't think that spooky and sexy can totally go together sometimes, right? We get into how possession and haunted house tropes highlight relationships in stories and our favorite couplings.
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Books Mentioned: * The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood * The Willows by Algernon Blackwood * The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen * Strange Eons by Robert Bloch * Call of Cthulu by H.P. Lovecraft * Ghost Stories of Antiquary by M.R. James * Beneath by Kirsti DeMeester * Cold Hand in Mine by Robert Aickman * Area X Trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer * North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud * Swift to the Chase by Laird Baron * The Beauty by Aliyah Whitely * Borne by Jeff VanderMeer * A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill * Agents of Dreamland by Caitlin R. Kiernan
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I am starting off the year with the usual list of books I am looking forward to reading this year. Check the link above to visit the website with a full list of titles and links to pre-order!
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Let us know which book you are looking forward to reading this year.
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This week we have Chelsea from the Not Now I'm Reading Podcast joining me to talk about all things True Crime.
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- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
- The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
- Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi
- The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
- I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara
- Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer – America’s Deadliest Serial Murderer by Ann Rule
- Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History by Tori Kelfer
- Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna Miskavige and Lisa Pulitzer
- Savage Appetites: Four Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession by Rachel Monroe
- Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow
November is Non-Fiction November. I have my husband Jesse joining me this week to talk about some non-fiction about death or the death industry. If you want more non-fiction recommendations, you can check out the first time we did Non-Fiction Horror Episode with ABookOlive.
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- Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell
- From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
- Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
- The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum
- Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction by Lisa Kroger and Melanie R. Anderson
The conclusion of our countdown of your favorite Stephen King titles. Bound to be some surprises in here. Also, a podcast-changing announcement at the end. Enjoy!
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This week we're counting down the top favorite Stephen King novels as voted by the listeners of Books In the Freezer. This episode includes Devin and Steph talking about their experience with the works of King, and a countdown of some honorable mentions plus numbers 14-10 on our countdown.
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It's Happy endings all around this week guys! We're looking at Fairy Tales... Horror-style. Complete cameo reccomendation and a lengthy talk about It Chapter 2 in our Chilling Obsessions!
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This week is about looking back on the early days of Books In The Freezer, with Steph and Rachel catching up what life has been like since she stepped away from the podcast, as well as how both of their reading have changed over the past few months.
This week we do our second Question and Answer episode, the first one since Devin joined the podcast.
This week we're diving into the weird realm of the ancient traditions of eerie townsfolk, and maybe some debate over Nicolas Cage in The Wicker Man. This week we're talking about the unconventional genre of Folk Horror.
Yeeehaw! This week we're talking showdowns at high noon, and late nights in the old saloon, looking at some Westerns who dabble in the terrifying world of Horror. (And Devin may or may not have read his first Jonathon Janz title!)
With more than half of 2019 behind us, this week we're looking at some of the titles we're looking forward to see released in the second half of the year.
He's the author of Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied, and now Lock Every Door. This week on Books In The Freezer we had the chance to talk with NYT Bestselling author Riley Sager.
This week we look at Horror from around to world. Original works from German, Japanese, Dutch, and more this week when we look at Horror In Translation.
It's All sunscreen and Mosquitos this week guys. This week we're talking about Summer Camp Horror!
We're breaking down the ferocious monstrosities that stalk the shadows. One of the most basic sub genres of Horror, and one of the most popular, this week we're looking at Creature Horror.
Starships, Time Travel, and Aliens in abundance this week, talking about Science Fiction Horror!
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This week we're looking at the psychiatric side of Horror when we look at novels based in and around Asylums.
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On this episode we talk with John Brhel and Joe Sullivan of Cemetery Gates Media.
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Our month of the dead continues with more conversation about the iconic undead. Last week was about Zombies on film, this week with special guests, Tyler and Mike from the Horror Podclass, we're looking at how shamblers are represented in fiction. As well as a general discussion about horror genre itself.
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February is zombie month this year, and we are kicking off our celebration by talking with zombie expert Dr. Arnold Blumbeg, author of the book Journey of the Living Dead, about the portrayal and evolution of zombies in film within the last fifty years. Check out the shownotes to get a copy of the book and links to other books we talk about!
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This week Devin and Stephanie are talking about the new book adaptations hitting the silver and small screen in 2019! Join us as we talk about the books you should be on the lookout for this year.
Also a reminder that the Books in the Freezr book club kicks off soon, so be sure to check out our Goodreads Group to join in on the fun!
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We're discussing some of the upcoming new horror releases coming out in 2019 on this episode of Books In The Freezer
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Stephanie and Rachel, joined again by Devin discuss their reading year of 2018. Successes, failures, and everything in between. Also Rachel has a huge announcement with regards to the podcast in 2019. This episode was recorded live for and with the participation of our patrons.
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We're discussing more horror stories set in winter around holiday season on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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Devin fills in for Rachel this week and talks to Stephanie about some graphic horror novels. This has been a much-requested topic. If you want to know more about any of the titles mentioned, be sure to check out our shownotes.
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We're discussing horror books about fictional movies on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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Stephanie discusses horror stories by female with the cohosts from the Ladies of Freight podcast this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We discuss horror stories set on Halloween on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We discuss Carnival Horror on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We had a great time chatting with Grady! Unfortunately, Rachel was unable to do the interview with Grady this day, so Devin stepped in to help out. Check out the episode to hear about all of his books, favorite fan art, and what he considers the Great American Novel.
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We discuss underhyped horror with Katie from ChapterStackss on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We're recommending readalikes for your favorite horror books and movies on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We discuss post apocalyptic horror with a special guest on this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We discuss Canadian horror fiction this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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We discuss horror books that are perfect to read during the summer this episode of Books in the Freezer.
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