What books are you reading/have you recently read? 2023

[Kimberly]

I'll be starting on The Man In The Picture next. I love Gothic horror!

[Christopher]

Continuing the Lovecraftiana with Tales of the Lovecraft Mythos.

[Courtney 🔪]

I’m currently reading Ghost Story by Peter Straub! Seems interesting so far! Has anyone else read this, if so, what are your thoughts? No spoilers though please! <3

[Gavin]

I'm reading Imajica

[Erin]

The Turn of the Key

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Not really horror per se, but...

I finished the classic suspense thriller


Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading


The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughes

[Christopher]

All done with Tales of the Lovecraft Mythos.

Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Monica]

I started Needful things by King

[PoisonAppleXx]

I am just over half way reading Playground by Aron Beauregard and I am loving it!

[Christopher]

The Coming of Cthugha by John Glasby. I can easily visualize this Cthulhu Mythos tale as a mid-1960s horror film from Hammer Studios or Amicus. Lots of fun so far.

[Cliff's Dark Gems]

Currently reading Gone to See the River Man and I am just done with The Collector

[[deleted user]]

I just finished reading the other stories and poems in A Night Of Screams: Latino Horror Stories: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

I have a short body horror in it entitled, "Detached," but there are a lot of great stories in this anthology to enjoy!

[inciminci]

Leticia wrote: "I just finished reading the other stories and poems in A Night Of Screams: Latino Horror Stories: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

I have a short body horror in it e..."

This is on my tbr, Leticia, thanks for reminding me :) I'll move it up.

[Monica]

I'm also reading Lock every door by Riley Sager

[Edward]

Just started reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King

[Richard]

Just started "No Accident" by Laura Bates

so far so good

[Richard]

Erin wrote: "The Turn of the Key"

this was my first Ruth Ware read and I loved it

[[deleted user]]

I hope you enjoy it!

[Erin]

Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Turn of the Key"

this was my first Ruth Ware read and I loved it"

I think it's better then some of the other books I have read by her.

[Richard]

Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Turn of the Key"

this was my first Ruth Ware read and I loved it"

I think it's better then some of the other books I have read by her."

I was thinking of picking up another one of her books, any rec?

[WendyB , Christmas Mouse]

Started The Forgotten Room

[N.B.]

I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?

[inciminci]

N.B. wrote: "I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?"

I liked A Head Full of Ghosts. It's different from Pallbearer's though.

[Alan]

N.B. wrote: "I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?"

The Cabin at the End of the World, A Head Full of Ghosts, Survivor Song, Growing Things and Other Stories, Disappearance at Devil's Rock

[Christopher]

The Coming of Cthugha by John Glasby is a kind of B-movie version of Lovecraft’s Mythos (or rather August Derleth’s reinterpretation of Lovecraft’s Mythos). Lovecraft purists should probably stay away from it, but I really enjoyed this novel. And it’s the first of a trilogy—I’m into the second one, Dawn of the Old Ones, now.

[inciminci]

I finished Under the Skin and I'm scarred.

[N.B.]

inciminci wrote: "N.B. wrote: "I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?"

I liked A Head Full of Ghosts. It'..."

inciminci wrote: "N.B. wrote: "I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?"

I liked A Head Full of Ghosts. It'..."

Thanks for the recommendation -- I've heard good things about Head Full of Ghosts.

[Alan]

If you're looking for a short read with a lot of bite, this is it, in more ways than one.

[Kelly]

I just finished Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell and started These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant.

[Erin]

Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Turn of the Key"

this was my first Ruth Ware read and I loved it"

I think it's better then some of the other books I have read by her..."

I've read:

The Woman in Cabin 10
In a Dark, Dark Wood
The Lying Game

They were all middle of the road for me, not very memorable but you may feel differently so I'd say you could probably check out any of them. I have also thought about trying The Death of Mrs. Westaway.

[Richard]

Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Turn of the Key"

this was my first Ruth Ware read and I loved it"

I think it's better then some of the other books I ..."

I've added them to my shopping list, think I might try Westaway as well as , thanks

[Erin]

Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Turn of the Key"

this was my first Ruth Ware read and I loved it"

I think it's better then some of the o..."

I haven't tried The It Girl, maybe if Westaway works out I'll give that one a go too.

[Erin]

The Testaments

[Kandice]

Erin wrote: "The Testaments"

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. It was so different from The Handmaid’s Tale, and I think made even better if you've seen the series, on which many of the characters are based. Nice relationship between the author and both sources.

[Richard]

Erin wrote: "The Testaments"

I have both, but I was so let down by Handmaid that I just haven't had the motivation to pickup Testaments. Waiting to hear what you think

[N.B.]

Alan wrote: "N.B. wrote: "I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?"

The Cabin at the End of the World, A Head Full of ..."

Alan wrote: "N.B. wrote: "I recently finished the Pallbearers Club and currently reading Interview with the Vampire. Any other Paul Tremblay recommendations?"

The Cabin at the End of the World, A Head Full of ..."

Thanks - haven't heard of Disappearance at Devil Rock, will have to check it out.

[Christopher]

Dawn of the Old Ones by John Glasby, Book Two of his Dark Armageddon trilogy, is enjoyable pulp fiction that wouldn’t have been out of place in a 1940s magazine like Weird Tales. It ain’t Lovecraft, but it kept me turning the pages (or rather pressing the Next Page button on my Kindle).
Next up, the finale…

[Knight]

Just finished reading Interview with the Vampire. In an effort to read more of my physical tbr I'm picking up I, Robot. Haven't made a dent in my bookshelf but I intend to eventually

[Erin]

Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Testaments"

I have both, but I was so let down by Handmaid that I just haven't had the motivation to pickup Testaments. Waiting to hear what you think"

Kandice wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Testaments"

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. It was so different from The Handmaid’s Tale, and I think made even better if you've seen the se..."

I'll be sure to report back. I have only seen season 1 of the show.

[Richard]

Erin wrote: "Richard wrote: "Erin wrote: "The Testaments"

I have both, but I was so let down by Handmaid that I just haven't had the motivation to pickup Testaments. Waiting to hear what you th..."

I haven't watched it

[Navi]

Recently read:

Maeve Fly ★★★★★ - This was one of my most eagerly anticipated 2023 releases and I am so happy to report that it delivered! One of my top horror reads of the year so far :)
Chlorine ★★★★★ - a quirky, dark coming of age book about a young girl who dreams of being a mermaid
Obsolescence: A Dark Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anthology★★★★★ - As someone who equally loves and fears technology, I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology. Every story was top tier!
Venomous Lumpsucker ★★★★ - I really enjoyed this near-future tale about environmental collapse and runaway capitalism
Shock Waves ★★★★ - creature feature set in an amusement park, perfect summer horror read
Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark ★★★★★ - great memoir by a horror icon
Raven's Night - A Short Horror Story ★★★★ - short but sweet vampire story


Currently reading:

Our Share of Night
The Weight of Blood

[Alan]

About to start an ARC for T. Kingfisher's latest release, coming out Aug. 15.

[lauren]

I just finished The Library at Mount Char and I kind of couldn't believe how good it was!!

[Navi]

Lauren wrote: "I just finished The Library at Mount Char and I kind of couldn't believe how good it was!!"

One of my absolute favourites!!

[Catherine]

Just finished Manrattan by Hunter Shea and had a great time. This author knows how to write a great creature feature! I always enjoy his work

[Heidi]

I just finished The Last House on Needless Street & loved it. Best to go in blind! It’s definitely on my ‘favorites’ list now.

[Navi]

Recent Reads:

The Weight of Blood★★★★ YA retelling of Carrie
Our Share of Night★★★★ This was a door stopper but I am so glad I finally got around to reading it - loved how atmospheric it was!
Ripe★★★★ Not sure if this would be considered horror but I find corporate work life terrifying. Highly recommend and that cover is amazing!
Ring Shout★★★★★ I cannot believe it took me this long to read this novella! I adored it and am so excited to read everything else by P Djeli Clark.

[WendyB , Christmas Mouse]

A different take on the haunted amusement park theme. I liked it.

[Dawn]

Currently reading Maeve Fly and NightWhere...about half way through each...very different to see the least, so far finding Maeve Fly a little too meta but still intrigued and NightWhere very forward in its sexual and teased (so far) horror themes, liking it a lot!

[Navi]

WendyB wrote: " A different take on the haunted amusement park theme. I liked it."

I've seen this book everywhere - really need to get around to it! Sounds like a perfect summer read