June 2015 Group Read Suggestions

[Chris ( librocubicularist )]

How about Adventureland by Steve Harris.Most definitely outside the box.

[Harsh]

The damnation game by Clive barker
The anubis gates by Tim Burton

[Harsh]

Or maybe lord of flies by William Golding night has a thousand eyes by cornell woolrich

[Harsh]

Adam nevill books like apartment 16 or
No one gets out alive
Last days all of these are by Adam nevill.

[Jeffrey]

Adrian wrote: "

Someone recommended this to me a while back and I got the book, but still haven't read it."

An excellent read. Very convincing and spooky. I will also recommend Maplecroft. I nice mash-up of Lizzie Borden and Cthulhu Mythos.

[Harsh]

Alex by Adam J Nicolai
Unhappy endings by Brian Keene
A dark matter by Peter Straub
Afraid by Jack Kilborn
He beautiful thing that awaits us all by Laird Barron
The Bleeding Season by Greg F Gifune
Cinema of Shadows by Michael West
The Damned Highway by brain Keene
Daughter of Hounds by Caitlin R Kiernan
The devil all the time by Donald Ray Pollock
The Faceless by Simon Besturck
haunted by chuck Palahniuk
The Grin of the Dark by Ramsey Campbell
John Dies at the end by David Wong
The Gathering Dead by Stephen Knight
Left with the dead by Stephen Knight
The living dead by John Joseph Adams
The Overnight by Ramsey Campbell
The rising brain Keene
The summer I Died by by Ryan C Thomas
The Wolves In the wall by Neil Gaiman
Shadowland by Peter Straub
Rosemary's baby by Ira Levin
The Cellar by Richard laymon

[Tracy]

Adrian wrote: "

Someone recommended this to me a while back and I got the book, but still haven't read it."

I read this one. While I was reading it, I kept waking up in the middle of the night thinking that aliens were sneaking around in my bedroom. Creepy story!

Purports to be real. Hard to believe Mr. Streiber is "the chosen one." I vote for this one...it might be fun to see if other people believe its real, if its a manifestation of Streiber's mental illness, or if its just pure fiction.

[Walker]

Any Douglas Clegg lovers amongst us? I've got a handful of his books that I need to catch up on this summer, and I'd love to do it with some fellow horror aficionados. Up there is The Halloween Man, and down here is You Come When I Call You.

[Marc-Antoine]

Ms. Nikki wrote: "Marc-Antoine wrote: "i would like to second The Bighead and hope that no one notices that i am seconding my own nomination allowing it to make the list..."

*deadpan* I noticed."

Gosh darn it!

[Amanda]

Walker wrote: "

Any Douglas Clegg lovers amongst us? I've got a handful of his books that I need to catch up on this summer, and I'd love to do it with some fellow horror afici..."

I'll second the nomination of You Come When I Call You!

[Jon Recluse]

Marc-Antoine wrote: "Ms. Nikki wrote: "Marc-Antoine wrote: "i would like to second The Bighead and hope that no one notices that i am seconding my own nomination allowing it to make the list..."

*deadpan..."

You canucklehead....

[A.H.]

I would nominate a book that probably has not been mentioned before. It's John Matsui's Late Bite, a truly original vampire novel. The vampire in question is Dragul Mangorian - a suitably Transylvanian name - but a vampire like no other. He is of the species Homo Sanguinus, who must drink blood to survive, but who are not killed by wooden bullets, threatened by crucifixes or bothered by garlic. It's a unique thriller/horror mix, with a macabre but actually likeable (sort of) vampire. Definitely thinking outside the box.

[11811 (Eleven)]

Marc-Antoine wrote: "where is eleven when i need him???"

I second The Bighead?

[Lisa]

This is by an author that I think a lot of people probably haven't tried yet.

Migrators

[Kimberly]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Marc-Antoine wrote: "where is eleven when i need him???"

I second The Bighead?"

No you don't, 11, you want The Third Grave by David Case ;)

[11811 (Eleven)]

Kimberly wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Marc-Antoine wrote: "where is eleven when i need him???"

I second The Bighead?"

No you don't, 11, you want The Third Grave by David Case ;)"

I can't take the pressure. I'll just watch TV that month.

[Karl]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Marc-Antoine wrote: "where is eleven when i need him???"

I second The Bighead?"

No you don't, 11, you want The Third Grave by David Case ;)"
..."

Does the T.V. have an act ?

[11811 (Eleven)]

Karl wrote: "Does the T.V. have an act ? ..."

I never really watch it. This will be kind of a new experience for me.

[Karl]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Karl wrote: "Does the T.V. have an act ? ..."

I never really watch it. This will be kind of a new experience for me."

Perhaps it will do something that you can write about.

[Ms. Nikki]

Harsh wrote: "Alex by Adam J Nicolai
Unhappy endings by Brian Keene
A dark matter by Peter Straub
Afraid by Jack Kilborn
He beautiful thing that awaits us all by Laird Barron
The Bleeding Season by Greg F Gifune..."

Harsh, I'm glad that you are enthusiastic about the group read, but you need to narrow down your suggestions to just one or two.
Thanks~

[Harsh]

Whoopsie , won't happen again.

[Chribs]

This seems really psychotic, and good.

[Caleb]

I would like to nominate The String Diaries.

A family is hunted by a centuries-old monster: a man with a relentless obsession who can take on any identity.

[Randall]

May I suggest "Come Out Tonight" by Richard Laymon.

[WendyB]

How about a serial killer novel:

[Latasha]

Anne wrote: "Here's one for outside the box, a non-American author.
I Remember You, by Yrsa Sigurdardottir
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1..."

this sounds interesting. if it doesn't win, we could do a buddy read sometime.

[Latasha]

Hannah wrote: "Mary: The Summoning is a rather disturbing one about Bloody Mary."

this sounds interesting. I think my mom would like it was well.

[Latasha]

James wrote: "Ms. Nikki wrote: "It's that time again. This month, let's try to think outside the box. I see the same titles popping up over and over again."

I note that there's a [author:George R. R. Martin|140..."

this is on my to read list as well.

[Latasha]

Adrian wrote: "

Someone recommended this to me a while back and I got the book, but still haven't read it."

I've wanted to read this for a while now. I saw it on a thread somewhere in this group and put it on my list.

[Latasha]

Chris wrote: "How about Adventureland by Steve Harris.Most definitely outside the box."

sounds good!

[Dani]

The Bad Seed by Wiiliam March
What happens to ordinary families into whose midst a child serial killer is born?

[Dani]

Going old school...How about "The Omen"?

[Kyle]

@ Nicole- I second the nomination of

This is a classic that I also wouldn't mind re reading and sharing with the rest of the group :)

[Marc-Antoine]

I'd be up for most of these reads.

[Walker]

Kyle wrote: "@ Nicole- I second the nomination of

This is a classic that I also wouldn't mind re reading and sharing with the rest of the group :)"

I haven't read House on Haunted Hill yet but I would love to

[Ms. Nikki]

Harsh wrote: "Whoopsie , won't happen again."

Not a problem ;)

[James]

Adrian wrote: "So how soon do we vote? It's nearly June already!"

Only 4 days to vote, and counting...

[Kasia]

This was such a fun thing to ponder, I'm going with my first choice.. nominating The Alienist by Caleb Carr.

[Amber]

Superstitious - R.L Stine

Stine is known best for his series goosebumps, meaning that his name will also appeal to younger members of this group. Furthermore, as this is catered to a more mature audience it will, hopefully, be devoid of any stereotypical characteristics of the horror genre.

[Kasia]

A wrote: "Superstitious - R.L Stine

Stine is known best for his series goosebumps, meaning that his name will also appeal to younger members of this group. Furthermore, as this is catered to a more mature a..."

I actually read that years ago, as a teenager, can't recall if it was beefier than his YA stuff.

[Eric and Rachel]

James wrote: "Ms. Nikki wrote: "It's that time again. This month, let's try to think outside the box. I see the same titles popping up over and over again."

I note that there's a [author:George R. R. Martin|140..."

This sounds like an interesting book.I am not a fan of the vampire genre, but the setting and atmosphere has great potential.

[Monica]

Something different could be The name of the wind by Patrick Rothfuss? It should be fantasy so: different.:D I have planned to read that for some time now.

[Ms. Nikki]

Since the suggestions have wound down, I'm going to give those who haven't made any, one last chance. I'll be taking suggestions until 5 pm eastern so we can get the poll started.

Thank you~

[James]

Eric wrote: "This sounds like an interesting book.I am not a fan of the vampire genre, but the setting and atmosphere has great potential. "

Yes, I love the feel of 19th century Mississippi riverboats. Fevre Dream sounds fun.

[James]

Ms. Nikki wrote: "Thank you~"

You're welcome.

[Jon Recluse]

Kasia wrote: "This was such a fun thing to ponder, I'm going with my first choice.. nominating The Alienist by Caleb Carr.

"

Awesome book!

[Andy]

Jon Recluse wrote: "Kasia wrote: "This was such a fun thing to ponder, I'm going with my first choice.. nominating The Alienist by Caleb Carr.

"

Awesome book!"

I've had the Alienist on my shelf for like 20 years. Maybe it's time...

[Ms. Nikki]

The June Group Read Poll is up! I just grabbed a few that were recommended more than once. You can find it here>
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

And remember that you can always make it a buddy read if the book you suggested doesn't win.

[Myst]

Could I please request that the monthly suggestion thread get put up a touch quicker? There's only 3 days to vote and acquire the winner/s to read along which is a bit short notice.

[Ms. Nikki]

Myst wrote: "Could I please request that the monthly suggestion thread get put up a touch quicker? There's only 3 days to vote and acquire the winner/s to read along which is a bit short notice."

I understand. We try, but life gets in the way sometimes. Thank you for your polite request :)