Happy Monday, Horror Fans. Another scary thing happened to me this past week. I was walking home from the gym and a crow swooped down and attacked me. Like, claws in hair. I hated it. Anyway, enough about my scary life. Let’s talk books!
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Bookish Goods
Smells Like a Stephen King Novel Candle by TrendingScentsGifts
In honor of Stephen King release week, here’s a candle just for the Stephen King fans out there. What does a Stephen King novel smell like, you ask? Actually…you get to pick your vibe. Is it earthy? Minty? Fresh and clean? You do you. This candle promises 50-60 hours of burn time for $25.
New Releases
You Like it Darker by Stephen King
Like I said, it’s Stephen King release week. And here’s what we’re getting from the master of horror this week. You Like It Darker is a new short story collection, featuring 12 stories. As the title suggests, these stories delve into the darker side of life. Bonus: fans of the King classics will be excited to know there’s a sequel to Cujo included here!
Woodworm by Layla Martínez
But we’ve got more than King in the new release category! Woodworm is a novel in translation set in a strange house filled with ghosts, witchcraft, and secrets. The house was built by a man who wanted to hold and control his wife. Now, many years later, their daughter and her granddaughter are still unable to escape. The isolated women are already whispered about in the local community. But after a boy goes missing, paranoia surrounding the women escalates.
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Riot Recommendations
The Beast You Are by Paul Tremblay
In honor of Stephen King’s short story collection, let’s talk more horror short stories that you’re going to love. It’s no secret I’m a big Paul Tremblay fan. I love how super weird he gets with his short stories, and his latest collection is no different. The Beast You Are consists of 15 short stories and one novella. The horror in these stories is experimental and creative. It will twist your brain. So obviously you have to read it!
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez
Yes, Mariana Enríquez has a NEW short story collection out this year, but before you get A Sunny Place for Shady People in September, read this. The Dangers of Smoking in Bed are contemporary Gothic stories that are all at once beautiful, strange, haunting, and uncanny, all set in Bueno Aires.
Well, I’m going out into the world. Wish me luck. Hopefully I don’t get attacked by another crow. Hopefully we all make it to next Monday! Until then, you can follow me (and message me) on Instagram at EmAndHerCat. Sweet dreams, horror fans!