2024 Song Title Challenge

[MM]

Badseedgirl wrote: "Last Year The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow came out. It is a book set in the near future where climate change is a part of life,I have not read it but I'm considering ..."

Thank you! Those both look really interesting. on my TBR :)

[MM]

Netanella wrote: "I agree with The Terror by Dan Simmons. Great frozen Arctic terror book.

Other suggestions:

They Came with the Storm by Christopher Coleman - strange creatures emerge ..."

These all look brilliant! Thank you so much! I'm thinking the terror or the final winter. But, can't wait to read them all.

[MikeR]

Just finished They Came with the Storm, which is an informative read. He is regarded as a Stephen King style, and it deals with Skadegamutc, or ghost-witch, an undead monster/witch of Native American folk-law, don't read too many novels about them.

I've just started another one : The Last Storm so far so good.

[Netanella]

Oh, snap!

I think I confused Christopher Coleman's They Came with the Storm with his earlier They Came with the Snow!

I didn't realize it until MikeR's post and realized the plot was different. Either way, they both work for meteorological horror!

[Ginger]

Netanella wrote: "More mummy books:


The Mummy by Anne Rice
Imprisoned with the Pharoahs by H.P. Lovecraft
Wizard of the Pigeons by Megan Lindholm
[book:The Jewel of Seve..."

Thanks for the recs! This is going to be a tough one to find.

[Mary ♥]

Challenge: 2024 Song Title Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Goal: Three Books
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You're So Vain (vein) -

Werewolves of London -

Welcome to My Nightmare -

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01/24: Excited to start this challenge! Will update with the books when I choose them.

[C.E.C.]

does anyone know any horror stories (I'm thinking probably a short story) revolving around or heavily featuring mirrors? thinking maybe something like the movies Mirrors or Occulus, or maybe something a la Lovecraft, Blackwood, etc.?

[Alan]

C.E.C. wrote: "does anyone know any horror stories (I'm thinking probably a short story) revolving around or heavily featuring mirrors? thinking maybe something like the movies Mirrors or Occulus, or maybe someth..."

Haven't read it, but The Mirror by Graham Masterton.

[Canavan]

C.E.C. wrote: does anyone know any horror stories (I'm thinking probably a short story) revolving around or heavily featuring mirrors?

“The Mirror”, Arthur Porges (1966).

[Netanella]

Perhaps you are thinking of the H.P. Lovecraft short story The Outsider, where an unnamed narrator is living alone in a castle and sees himself in a mirror?

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[C.E.C.]

Alan wrote: "C.E.C. wrote: "does anyone know any horror stories (I'm thinking probably a short story) revolving around or heavily featuring mirrors? thinking maybe something like the movies Mirrors or Occulus, ..."

not quite what I'm looking for right now but added for the future, thank you!

[C.E.C.]

Canavan wrote: "C.E.C. wrote: does anyone know any horror stories (I'm thinking probably a short story) revolving around or heavily featuring mirrors?

“The Mirror”, Arthur Porges (1966)."

this one seems for promising for now, will take a look, thanks!

[C.E.C.]

Netanella wrote: "Perhaps you are thinking of the H.P. Lovecraft short story The Outsider, where an unnamed narrator is living alone in a castle and sees himself in a mirror?

[bookcover:The Outsider..."

oh no, I've already read The Outsider a couple of times. when I mentioned Lovecraft - and Blackwood - it was more so as examples of short story authors I've read and whose styles I like, not really stuff from them. I've read plenty of Lovecraft by now and I'm actually planning to read one or two Blackwood collections this year, so xd
but thank you nonetheless!

[Michael]

MM wrote: "C.E.C. wrote: "MM wrote: "Struggling to find Riders on the Storm - meteorological horror one, any suggestions? thank you in advance :)"

Here's another one, MM: Live Wire by Kyle Toucher
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

off the top of my head, I'd say The Hunger, ..."

[Emily]

Aiming for two of each! We'll see how it goes.

You're So Vain (vein) - read vampire stories
Vampires of El Norte
NOS4A2

Werewolves of London - read werewolf stories

Monster Mash - read creature features or monster stories
Ankle Snatcher
In Bloom

Walk Like an Egyptian - read mummy stories
Head Like a Hole

GhostBusters theme -
A Haunting on the Hill
The September House


Riders on the Storm - meteorological horror
Strange Weather: Four Short Stories
Ghost Station

Welcome to My Nightmare - whatever scares you the most

[Badseedgirl]

MM wrote: "Struggling to find Riders on the Storm - meteorological horror one, any suggestions? thank you in advance :)"

You might consider Earthworm Gods by Brian Keene. It starts raining on the first page and just never stops. It is a global flood with monsters horror story.

[Alabama]

I am trying for 14
Completed 14/14

You're So Vain (vein) - Nestlings The Delicate Dependency: A Novel of the Vampire Life

Werewolves of London - Such Sharp Teeth

Monster Mash - Monstrilio Bunny The Queen

Walk Like an Egyptian - Head Like a Hole

GhostBusters theme - The Reformatory Dead Eleven Hidden Pictures

Riders on the Storm - Abandon Private Rites

Welcome to My Nightmare - We Used to Live Here William

[Erika]

Perfect timing for this challenge! I've been needing to read the one in my vampire category, so it'll be first. Not sure on the rest of them yet.

Progress: Finished! 5/5

1. You're So Vain (vein): The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (DONE)

2. Monster Mash: Cabal by Clive Barker DONE

3. Welcome to My Nightmare: Come Closer by Sara Gran is so appropriate for this song category...a demon possession of this nature is the ultimate nightmare (DONE) Edit: I have to add another read that is an even worse nightmare!! Question Not My Salt (DONE)

4. Riders on the Storm: Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One DONE

5. Ghostbusters Theme: Murder Road (DONE)

[Ina]

Does witches count as monsters/creatures? Just asking.=)

[Netanella]

You could probably put them there. Or maybe thriller, if the witches aren't supernaturally powered?

[Netanella]

My update is below. I'm going to go for 2 of each category, including the new categories provided by fellow members!

Current Progress: 9/28

1. You're So Vain [vampires]
☑ The Famine Witch by Stephen Black - 01.22.2024
2. Werewolves Of London [werewolves]
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3. Monster Mash
☑ The Creeper by A.M. Shine - 02.04.2024
☑ On a Clear Day, You Can See Block Island by Gage Greenwood - 01.12.2024
4. Walk Like An Egyptian [mummies]
☑ The Beetle by Richard Marsh - 01.03.2024
5. GhostBusters Theme [ghosts]
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6. Riders On The Storm [meterological horror]
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7. Welcome To My Nightmare [best of]
☑ Woom by Duncan Ralston - 01.31.2024
☑ The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker - 02.07.2024
8. It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) [post-apocalyptic]
☑ Spice, Zombie, Apocalypse by Simon Carr - 02.17.2024
9. The Tide is High [aquatic horror]
☑ Heavy Oceans by Tyler Jones - 01.07.2024
10. Life on Mars? [space horror]
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11. (I Just) Died in Your Arms [zombie horror]
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12. Mr. Roboto [techno horror]
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13. I Will Survive [survival horror/thriller]
☑ The Ruins by Scott Smith - 02.11.2024
14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper [featuring Death itself]
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[Erika]

Love your list, Netanella...and cheers to "The Ruins"! :P

[Ina]

no, it is traditionally witches from the book The Remaking.

[Netanella]

Ina wrote: "no, it is traditionally witches from the book The Remaking."

If you're talking about The Remaking by Clay McLeod Chapman, I would consider that a haunting by witches and put it under "ghosts."

[Netanella]

Erika wrote: "Love your list, Netanella...and cheers to "The Ruins"! :P"

Loved that book, even if I wasn't very active on the discussion thread!

[Ina]

yeah it is the exact book. I don't view them as ghosts so I think I will not tag the book in this challenge. Thanks for the responses. =)

[Erika]

Netanella wrote: "Erika wrote: "Love your list, Netanella...and cheers to "The Ruins"! :P"

Loved that book, even if I wasn't very active on the discussion thread!"

Glad you enjoyed it too!

[Alan]

Ina wrote: "Does witches count as monsters/creatures? Just asking.=)"

It's entirely up to you how you want to interpret the guidelines. They're just a guide. Not hard and fast rules. Count whatever feels right to you.

[Ina]

Thanks, Alan. I keep forgetting that, so thank you for the reminder. =)

[Jessica]

This seems like a fun challenge!! I am going to try for at least 3!

You're So Vain -
Werewolves of London - Cycle of the Werewolf
Monster Mash - Who Goes There?
Walk Like an Egyptian -
GhostBusters theme - The Carrow Haunt
Riders of the Storm -
Welcome to My Nightmare -

[C.E.C.]

@Netanella oh hey, I'm planning on reading The Ruins too! I have it marked down for eco-horror though, been meaning to read it for years now, I just wanna get through a few more for the original title list before digging into that one

[Netanella]

@c.e.c - nice! I didn't think the book would be as good as it actually was! I hope you enjoy it!

[Michael]

Badseedgirl wrote: "I feel like "Walk Like an Egyptian" may be my stumbling block. I will be stalking everyone's lists for suggestion on that category."

Anne Rice, The Mummy

Bram Stoker, The Jewel of Seven Stars

[megs_bookrack]

Badseedgirl wrote: "I feel like "Walk Like an Egyptian" may be my stumbling block. I will be stalking everyone's lists for suggestion on that category."

was pretty fun! The scariest mummy I had read about! LOL

[debbicat *made of stardust*]

This looks like so much fun! I will join and put my titles in this weekend.

[WendyB]

megs_bookrack wrote: " was pretty fun!..."

I liked this one too. A different take on creepy mummies.

[WendyB]

debbicat *made of stardust* wrote: "This looks like so much fun! I will join and put my titles in this weekend."

Welcome aboard! :)

[C.E.C.]

debbicat *made of stardust* wrote: "This looks like so much fun! I will join and put my titles in this weekend."

It is so fun, hope you have a great time too!

[Jenna Andrews]

I am aiming for two books per song

Titles:
You're So Vain (vein) - read vampire stories
Salems Lot by Stephen King
The Stake by Richard Laymon

Werewolves of London - read werewolf stories
Ravenous by Ray Garton
The Dogcatcher by Sean Patrick Carlin

Monster Mash - read creature features or monster stories
Serpent: A deep Sea Thriller by Michael R. Cole
Colony by Benjamin Cross

Walk Like an Egyptian - read mummy stories
Secrets of the Dead by Simon Clark
To Wake the Dead by Richard Layman

GhostBusters theme - haunted houses, ghost stories
How to sell a haunted house by Grady Hendrix
Pinata by Leopoldo Gout

Riders on the Storm - meteorological horror
Tommy Knockers by Stephen King
Black Tide by KC Jones

Welcome to My Nightmare - whatever scares you the most
Tick Tock by Dean Koontz
The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco

[Qaz]

I'm shooting for 13 and The Exorcist as a bonus reread.

🧛 You're So Vain (vein) - Necroscope, Let the Right One In, Nestlings
🐺 Werewolves of London - The Howling, Such Sharp Teeth
🧟‍♂️ Monster Mash - Monstrilio , The Watchers
⚱️ Walk Like an Egyptian - To Wake The Dead
👻 GhostBusters theme - The Carrow Haunt , I Call Upon Thee
❄️ Riders on the Storm - Snow
💀🔪 Welcome to My Nightmare - Mary , The Exorcist

6/13 so far!

[WendyB]

wow... I stopped by this thread to update my own list and took time to look at the books everyone is reading. You've been busy! LOL
I'll have to update my tbr with some of the great books added here. Not that my tbr needs any more books...

[Kimberly]

WendyB wrote: "wow... I stopped by this thread to update my own list and took time to look at the books everyone is reading. You've been busy! LOL
I'll have to update my tbr with some of the great books added her..."

TBRs ALWAYS need more books!

[[deleted user]]

You're So Vain (vein) - read vampire stories:
The Vampire Chronicles: Interview with a Vampire, Vampire Lestat and the Queen of the Damned ☐

Werewolves of London - read werewolf stories
Cycle of the Werewolf ☐

Monster Mash - read creature features or monster stories
A Soul to Keep (note: may be changed) ☐

Walk Like an Egyptian - read mummy stories
Head Like a Hole ☐

GhostBusters theme - haunted houses, ghost stories
The September House ☐

Riders on the Storm - meteorological horror
Roadside Picnic ☐

Welcome to My Nightmare - whatever scares you the most Carrie ☑

[Marie]

I have a question - for the meteorological horror - can it be like a solar flare/solar storm as well?

[Alan]

Sounds meteorological to me.

[Marie]

Alan wrote: "Sounds meteorological to me."

Thanks so much, Alan! :)

[inciminci]

I finished this challenge quite some time ago and forgot to post it here. You can find the books I've read on message number 6. Good luck to everyone still in it!

[C.E.C.]

First off, congratulations, @inciminci!

Now, for anyone who's read Adam Nevill's The Ritual:
(view spoiler)[Would you say it's closer to meteorological horror or to a creature feature, given how much time and space it dedicates to the unrelenting weather, and how even though it very much has a monster, we don't really see it nearly as much, more so in comparison? (hide spoiler)]

[inciminci]

C.E.C. wrote: "First off, congratulations, @inciminci!

Now, for anyone who's read Adam Nevill's The Ritual:
[spoilers removed]"

Thank you C.E.C.!
I personally think (view spoiler)[The Ritual is a creature feature, and definitely folk horror. But I too interpreted one of my books in a way that it would fit into the challenge, and the weather actually does play an important part, so why not categorize it as such! (hide spoiler)]

[Alan]

C.E.C. wrote: "First off, congratulations, @inciminci!

Now, for anyone who's read Adam Nevill's The Ritual:
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I also consider it primarily folk horror, somewhat creature feature. However, when we set up challenges and such, they are only guidelines/suggestions so you are always free to interpret them as you see fit. With all the bad weather it certainly could be perceived as meteorological. (hide spoiler)]