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The dangers of smoking in bed : stories by Mariana EnriquezWhat you get: Written against a backdrop of the sociopolitical dynamics of contemporary Argentina, a collection by the author of Things We Lost in the Fire follows the experiences of sophisticated and macabre protagonists, from obsessed fangirls to a morally challenged neighborhood. A MUST read for: Fans of Shirley Jackson and Jorge Luis Borges.
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| We Hear Voices by Evie GreenWhat it is: a creepy debut set in a post-pandemic near-future London.
What it's about: Rachel's six-year-old son Billy bounces back from the J5X virus with the help of his imaginary friend, Delfy. But when Delfy's influence begins to exert a terrifying control over the boy, Rachel learns that Billy is not the only child whose recovery has been bolstered by an unseen presence...
For fans of: Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky. |
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In the garden of spite : a novel of the black widow of La Porte by Camilla BruceWhat you're in for: Rendered desperate and ruthless by men who forced her to endure brutal suffering, a calculating woman becomes the most prolific female serial killer in American history in her determination to survive and claim a life on her own terms. Horrifying historical fiction with all the thrills.
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| The Blade Between by Sam J. MillerStarring: photographer Ronan, who's just returned to the gentrifying hometown that ostracized him for being gay; Dom, Ronan's ex-boyfriend who’s struggling to gain acceptance as a Black police officer; community organizer Attalah, Dom's wife.
What happens: Teaming up to expose the corporate investors taking over the town, the trio find themselves grappling with horrors both human (racism, homophobia) and supernatural (ghosts, unexplained deaths).
Book buzz: Rife with incisive social commentary, The Blade Between is a compelling addition to the gentrification horror subgenre. |
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| Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin; translated by Megan McDowellWhat it is: a creepy novel in vignettes longlisted for the Booker Prize.
Toy...or terror? Kentuki -- robotic, camera-equipped stuffed animals, purchased by "keepers" and controlled by "dwellers" -- are the hottest new tech craze, allowing strangers across the globe to connect with each other. But not all dwellers have their keepers' best interests at heart...
Why horror fans might like it: Reminiscent of a Black Mirror episode, this uncanny latest from Fever Dream author Samanta Schweblin exposes the disturbing underbelly of tech-facilitated isolation. |
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| Bunny by Mona AwadAvailable on Overdrive/Libby What it's about: loner MFA student Samantha's life takes a bizarre turn when she's invited to join "the Bunnies," a Stepford Wives-esque clique of four fellow students whose sweet appearances hide horrifying motives.
One of us! As she begins taking part in the group's sinister, cult-like rituals, Samantha morphs into an unreliable narrator with a skewed sense of reality.
Why horror fans might like it: Surreal moments of gruesome violence add ample shock value to this genre-defying novel.
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Starring: hardworking, practical Korede; her beautiful sister Ayoola, who seems to have developed a habit of killing her boyfriends.
What it's about: Korede is the one who disposes of the bodies and keeps her sister out of jail. But when the handsome doctor with whom Korede has fallen in love notices Ayoola and asks for her number, Korede faces a dilemma.
Why horror fans might like it: Slasher meets satire in Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite's darkly humorous, award-winning debut. |
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"In this playful, inventive collection, leading literary and horror writers spin chilling tales in only a few pages. Each slim, fast-moving story brings to life the kind of monsters readers love to fear, from brokenhearted vampires to Uber-taking serial killers and mind-reading witches. But what also makes Tiny Nightmares so bloodcurdling-and unforgettable-are the real-world horrors that writers such as Samantha Hunt, Brian Evenson, Jac Jemc, Stephen Graham Jones, Lilliam Rivera, Kevin Brockmeier, and Rion Amilcar Scott weave into their fictions, exploring how global warming, racism, social media addiction, and homelessness are just as frightening as, say, a vampire's fangs sinking into your neck"
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