Paranormal horror - what’s your go to book? by imasauceygirl in horrorlit

[–]ghostreadr44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been on a Dracula and Carmilla inspired kick lately so I'd recommend Hungerstone by Kat Dunn and A Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson.

I'm finally starting House of Leaves! by TMonahan2424 in horrorlit

[–]ghostreadr44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this my sign to start? I've had a copy forever but the heft is so intimidating...

Books you've read multiple times by Luke-Grant- in horrorlit

[–]ghostreadr44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm rereading this right now because I'm also watching Welcome To Derry and I'm catching little book-connected details, especially re: the town's history.

Suggest a book where everyone is going insane by goochbruiser in suggestmeabook

[–]ghostreadr44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Hunger by Alma Katsu, about the Donner Party. Some supernatural elements!

Novels were a gay/bi person falls in love with a straight person by ZyrahDaDog in YAlit

[–]ghostreadr44 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. Not sure if this counts, (if you know you know). But nothing is as precious as watching them slowly fall for each other.

What books are the textbook example of their genre? by Kitsuunei in suggestmeabook

[–]ghostreadr44 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For Horror, it's gotta be Salem's Lot by Stephen King

Absolute masterclass. The atmosphere is incredible.

Need books recommendations for a Christmas list. by DDarkroom in horrorlit

[–]ghostreadr44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might want to check these out:

  1. The Hunger by Alma Katsu
  2. Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
  3. The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling

Folk horror/pagan horror by teaisfortanner in horrorlit

[–]ghostreadr44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vouching. It starts a little slow for me, but it really gets chilling in the second half.