Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 23/10/2023 Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 23/10/2023

[Book Review] The Book of Queer Saints Volume II (2023)

Happily, her new anthology The Book of Queer Saints Volume II is being released this October. With this new collection, queer horror takes center stage.

Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 07/10/2023 Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 07/10/2023

[Book Review] Wylding Hall (2015)

It's fitting that Elizabeth Hand's novel Wylding Hall (2015) won the Shirley Jackson Award; her writing echoes and pays homage to the subtle scariness and psychological horror of Shirley Jackson's works.

Natalie Wall / Contributor 28/09/2023 Natalie Wall / Contributor 28/09/2023

[Book Review] Penance (2023) by Eliza Clark

Penance is Eliza Clark’s eagerly awaited second novel following her debut Boy Parts, which found much love and notoriety in online reading circles.

Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana / Senior Contributor 24/08/2023 Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana / Senior Contributor 24/08/2023

[Book Review] The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear

However Nat Segaloff’s book The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear is a surprising and fascinating literary documentation of the movie that caused moviegoers to faint and vomit in the aisles of the cinema.

Natalie Wall / Contributor 07/06/2023 Natalie Wall / Contributor 07/06/2023

[Book Review] Nineteen Claws And A Black Bird (2020)

Nineteen Claws And A Black Bird packs in plenty of sublime and disturbing short stories across its collection.

Amber T / Contributor 14/05/2023 Amber T / Contributor 14/05/2023

[Book Review] Manhunt (2022)

Gretchen Felker-Martin’s Manhunt, a novel that holds both horror and heart in equal regard, a biting and brilliant debut from one of horror-fiction’s most exciting names.

Natalie Wall / Contributor 08/05/2023 Natalie Wall / Contributor 08/05/2023

[Book Review] Eyes Guts Throat Bones (2023)

Moïra Fowley’s debut adult work is a shapeshifting and arresting short story collection which looks at the queer female body through experiences both horrific and sensual.

Natalie Wall / Contributor 20/04/2023 Natalie Wall / Contributor 20/04/2023

[Book Review] Cursed Bunny (2017)

Bora Chung’s bizarre and queasy short stories were nominated for the 2022 International Booker Prize and it’s no surprise why.

Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 15/03/2023 Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 15/03/2023

[Book Review] The Aosawa Murders (2020)

A girl stands with her back to the viewer, quietly defiant in her youthful blue-and-white print dress, which blends in with a matching background

Megan Kenny / Contributor 02/11/2022 Megan Kenny / Contributor 02/11/2022

[Book Review] Hear Us Scream Vol II

Hear Us Scream Vol II is a collection of over thirty essays from horror writers, scholars and fanatics. Touching on topics ranging from the monster within, to family values and reclaiming our bodies through horror, this is a deeply personal collection. Every contribution is meticulously crafted and edited, with care and insight into the film and genre being discussed.

Meghan Bouffard / Contributor 10/10/2022 Meghan Bouffard / Contributor 10/10/2022

[Book Review] Little Eve

Little Eve is a bone-chilling tale filled to the brim with psychological suspense - a must read for gothic horror fans.

Alex Challoner / Contributor 30/09/2022 Alex Challoner / Contributor 30/09/2022

[Editorial] 5 Horror Book Recommendations for Newbies

It seems fair to say that there are more horror fans of the film variety than there are of their written counterparts. Films are typically more easily accessible and take less time to complete.

Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 29/09/2022 Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 29/09/2022

[Book Review] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror (2022)

Queer horror is rapidly growing genre. The essay collection It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror, which will be published by The Feminist Press on October 1, is bursting with stories of LGBTQ+ writers sharing their personal connections with horror films, and describing how these movies intersect with their queer identities.

Meghan Bouffard / Contributor 29/09/2022 Meghan Bouffard / Contributor 29/09/2022

[Editorial] 4 Must-Read Horror Books for Slasher Fans

It’s the middle of the night, thunder crashes around you, the wind creaks and groans. It’s the perfect setting to watch your favorite slasher movie. Suddenly, the power goes out. No more watching a movie… but with a little candlelight, the world of literary slashers is here to sate your thirst!

Courtney Mills / Contributor 28/09/2022 Courtney Mills / Contributor 28/09/2022

[Book Review] My Best Friend’s Exorcism

Abby and Gretchen; best friends forever! Well, that was the case until a bad acid trip caused the girls to get separated for a while. Since then, Gretchen’s been acting out of character. She has a serious stick up her ass and Abby doesn’t know why. It’s almost as if she’s been possessed...

Megan Kenny / Contributor 27/09/2022 Megan Kenny / Contributor 27/09/2022

[Book Review] House of Psychotic Women

House of Psychotic Women is a fascinating beast. Part autobiography, part reference book, it is a love letter to the topic of female neurosis from author Kier-La Janisse.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/09/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/09/2022

[Editorial] Ghouls Recommend 7 Horror Books To Read This Autumn

This month we’ve switching off our screens and closing our laptops to cosy on up with a good book as we celebrate horror literature! If you are in search of a recommendation this Autumn, why not take a look at the list from our team of Ghouls below and remember…it’s always cool to be a bookworm!

Grace Wood / Contributor 03/08/2022 Grace Wood / Contributor 03/08/2022

[Book Review] Nos4a2 (2013)

Using echoes of childhood nostalgia reminiscent of Peter Pan or Goonies, Joe Hill’s Nos4a2 (2013) twists childlike wonder into bloody debasement..

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor & Social Manager 27/07/2022 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor & Social Manager 27/07/2022

[Book Review] Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers (2022)

As the horror world gears up for the beautiful new Second Sight release of Dog Soldiers (2002) it seems like the perfect time to show Neil Marshall’s horror debut as much love as it deserves.

Amber T / Contributor 21/07/2022 Amber T / Contributor 21/07/2022

[Book Review] You’ve Lost a Lot of Blood (2022)

‘You should never judge a book by its cover (or title)’, may be true for a lot of authors - but not for Eric LaRocca.