Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
Books in the Freezer is a horror book recommendation podcast hosted by Stephanie Gagnon. In each episode she invites a guest to pick a niche horror topic and recommend three books that fit it. Every pick gets a scariness rating on the show's temperature scale, with the scariest titles landing right in the freezer. Along the way the conversation also wanders into horror movies and final girl songs.
Episodes
FROM THE VAULT: Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley
This episode originally aired March of 2024, but I think spooky season is always a great time to talk about the effect of RL Stine's Goosebumps series and Brian is always a delight.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/03/05/episode-170-goosebumps-readalikes-with-brian-mcauley/
Trad Wife Horror with Sarah Langan
I was joined by author Sarah Langan to talk about her latest horror novel Trad Wife and horror books that are bringing the Trad Wife vibes.
Books Mentioned:
Trad Wife by Sarah Langan
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy
Accumulation by Aimee Pokwatka
The Bus on Thursday by Shirley Barret
Out There by Kate Folk
Lady of the Ho
PATREON PEEK: The New Boy (#20) with Kristen Anderson
What if the new boy at school was being accused of your best friend's MURDER??
Kristen and I discuss the dated references and fashion in this snippet of The House at the End of Fear Street.
Listen to the full episode on Patreon
Radio Horror with Jocelyn Codner
We're talking terror in the airwaves. Jocelyn is back on the pod to talk about radio horror this week. What is your favorite radio horror story?
Movies:
Pontypool
Lords of Salem
Vast of Night
The Fog
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Play Misty For Me
Joyride
Southbound
Books:
Rules of the Road by CB Jones
Kill Radio by Lauren Bolger
A Lonely Broadcast: Book One by Kel Byron
Ghost Radio by Leopoldo
Aquatic Horror with Brandon Baker
Summer isn't over yet, so I was joined by Brandon Baker (@baker_reads) to talk about aquatic horror! We're talking about what could be lurking in the water, and how sometimes that's none of our business.
Movies Mentioned:
Lake Placid
Deep Blue Sea
47 Meters Down
47 Meters Down Uncaged
Sea Fever
Underwater
Jaws
The Lighthouse
Pirhana
Frankenfish
Sharknado
Ghost Ship
Sphere
The Creature From the
PATREON PEEK: Sunburn (#19) with Marguerite Turley
We are so back! It's Fear Street Friday and as summer is winding down what a perfect time to get away from Shadyside and spend some time in a beach town with some camp friends. What could possibly go wrong? Bookseller extraordinaire Marguerite and I break down this ridiculously unhinged entry.
Warning - not in this clip, but this book does include a pretty gnarly animal death
Full episode avail
Horrormance with Clay McLeod Chapman
I was joined by Bram-Stoker Award winning author and returning guest, Clay McLeod Chapman to talk about his latest novel Devil Inside and Horrormance.
Movies Mentioned:
Lisa Frankenstein
Warm Bodies
The Mummy
Heart Eyes
Bones and All
Your Monster
Obsession
Possession (1981)
Books Mentioned:
Devil Inside by Clay McLeod Chapman
Jenny Will Eat You Now by Gillian Daniels
Spread Me by Sarah Gaill
Caregiver Horror with George Dunn
Have we always been the caretakers? I am joined by reviewer George Dunn (@georgesreads) to talk about horror stories that are centered around the giving or receiving care either professionally or for a loved one.
Movies:
Relic
The Taking of Deborah Logan
Insidious
The Perfection
The Haunting
Would You Rather?
Saint Maud
The Skeleton Key
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
Misery
Boo
More Most-Anticipated New Releases 2026
The 2026 Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge
Get your tickets for Rachel Harrison's Kiss Slay Replay event at BottleRocket courtesy of White Whale Books (9/10)
Patreon fun
Books Mentioned:
Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle
The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley
The Sea Hides Its Dead by Megan Bontrager
Scary Movie Night by Miranda Smith
Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die by Mallory Arnold
The Flayed Ma
Crime Horror with CJ Leede
CJ Leede is in the house and we are solving crimes! Not really, but we are talking about her latest novel Headlights and blend of horror and crime, weird (and romantic!) sex scenes, the importance of pop culture in stories, the romance of Americana, her upcoming work and more! We also talk about books that balance the tightrope of crime and horror, some with possibly vampires and some with definit
Mad Men Readalikes with Anna Dupre
I basically forced Anna from Anna Rose Reads to watch Mad Men, so we decided to record an episode to get all of our thoughts out and decide what books to recommend for each character.
Books Mentioned:
Gerald's Game by Stephen King
Small Town Horror with Ronald Malfi
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Trad Wife by Saratoga Schafer
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Her Body & Other Parti
Dracula Retellings with Anette
I bid you welcome, listener
Anette is on the podcast today to discuss books that were inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula
Movies/Shows:
Renfield
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Dracula 20000
Dracula Untold
Nosferatu
Penny Dreadful
Books:
A Route of Ice and Salt by Jose Luis Zarate
Lucy Undying by Kiersten White
Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Reluctant Immortals by
Texas Horror with Grace Reynolds
Howdy y'all. We're heading down to the honkytonk with author Grace Reynolds to talk about her slasher novella Neon Moon and Texas Horror
Movies:
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre : The Next Generation
X
Pearl
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
House of 1000 Corpses
3 From Hell
Books:
Neon Moon by Grace Reynolds
In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Da
Fairy Tale Horror with Gwendolyn Kiste
Gwendolyn Kiste is on the pod to talk about her latest short story collection and fairy tale horror.
Movies:
The Ugly Stepsister
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
The Lure
The Company of Wolves
La Belle et la Bete
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Books Mentioned:
The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own by Gwendolyn Kiste
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (Goon Squad #2)
The Bloody Chamber by Angela Car
PATREON PEEK: The Cheater (#18) with Brandon Baker @bakerreads
Listen to the full episode here.
What happens when a small decision turns into a dangerous web of lies? Wealthy girl Carter is going to find out. This was a very interesting entry into the fear street series
FROM THE VAULT: Hotel Horror with Jocelyn Codner
“You can check out anytime you’d like, but you can never leeeeaaaave”
Originally aired 5/17/22
What’s so scary about hotels? Is it the being away from home? Is it the idea that you don’t know who’s there with you? Is it the idea that someone could be watching you?
Books Mentioned:
The Return by Rachel Harrison
Horror Hotel by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren
The Nightly Disease by Max Booth III
PATREON PEEK: The Best Friend (#17) with Rae Wilde
Full episode available here.
Happy Fear Street Friday! Author Rae Wilde is here to talk to me about this very Single White Female story that somehow ends up being the DARKEST entry in this franchise. Holy gaslighting and psychological warfare
Time Horror with Rachel Harrison
Are time loops stressful? Rachel and I discuss how anxious people consume time loop media and talk about her upcoming novel, Kiss Slay Replay. We talk about horror movies and books that play with the idea of time or time travel. So let’s dive in and make sure not to mess up this timeline.
Movies Mentioned:
Happy Death Day
Palm Springs
Donnie Darko
Totally Killer
Time Cut
The Butterfly Effect
Slid
Summer Scares with Jennifer McMahon and Konrad Stump
It's time to talk about Summer Scares again and I'm so thrilled to be joined by author Jennifer McMahon and Konrad Stump to talk about this year's books and how to get involved.
Summer Scares Guide
Books Mentioned:
A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock
Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C Van Alst
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
What We Harvest by Ann Fraistat
Gorgeous Gruesome Face
PATREON PEEK: First Date (#16) with Chelley
Full episode available on Patreon
This is a snippet of an episode from our bonus series: The House at the End of Fear Street, all about the Fear Street franchise.
In the car, I just can't wait to pick you up on our very first date! Chelley is on the podcast and we are talking about First Date!
Twin Peaks Read-Alikes with Angela Sylvaine
Happy Twin Peaks Day! Angela Sylvaine and I are talking about what you should read to scratch that very specific Twin Peaks itch.
Remember Dale Cooper said, "every day, once a day, give yourself a present," so I think you should treat yourself to a book....
Books Mentioned:
Cold Snap by Angela Sylvaine
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch
Secret History of Twin Peaks by Mark Frost
Louisiana Horror with Anna Dupre
We are heading to the bayou and letting the good times roll with Anna Dupre this week, as we are talking about horror set in Louisiana.
Books Mentioned:
The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud
Of Flesh and Blood: The Untold Story of the Cajun C
Suburban Horror with Emily C. Hughes
What nightmares are hiding behind manicured lawns and white picket fences? Stoker-Award Winning author and Queen Weenie herself, Emily C. Hughes is here to help me talk about what makes suburban horror so scary. I rant about The Stepford Wives and more.
Movies/Shows Mentioned:
Blue Velvet
Stepford Wives
The Burbs
I Saw the TV Glow
Safe
Donnie Darko
Edward Scissorhands
Virgin Suicides
“Arcadia” –
PATREON PEEK: The Knife (#14) with Sonja @spookycurious
In Shadyside Hospital, the people are dying .....to get out!
Okay, doesn't that sound like we should be talking about a slasher? Well, people are getting murdered, but first Laurie will have to dive headfirst into a dark conspiracy at the heart of the hospital where she's been volunteering. HIPAA violations all over the place!
Full episode available on Patreon.
Horror Adaptations with Courtney Summers
Courtney Summers is back on the podcast to talk about the re-animation and adaptation of her 2012 young adult novel, This is Not a Test.
Books Mentioned:
This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
Ring by Koji Suzuki
“The Birds” by Daphne DuMaurier (From After Midnight)
Under the Skin by Michel Faber
Who Goes There by John W. Campbell
I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
Foe by Iain Reid
Ro
Most Anticipated 2026 Horror Book Releases
So this is the new year
Welcome to 2026 listeners, it's looking like we are in for another great year of horror full of fresh voices and terrors.
It's the perfect time to join the Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge.
Books Mentioned:
This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
Pig Wife by Abbey Luck
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Br
PATREON PEEK: The Secret Bedroom (#13) with Angela Sylvaine
Full episode available on Patreon
Angela Sylvaine, horror author and the internet's favorite Cheerful Goth has stopped by Fear Street to talk about what is going on in the Secret Bedroom in Lea Carson's house. We talk about Benetton sweaters, VHS rental problems, Victorian ghost girls and more
Best Horror Books of 2025 with Anna Dupre
2025 has come to an end, so that means it’s time to break down our standout reads of the year. I am joined by my friend, fellow podcaster and reviewer, Anna Dupre of the Anna Rose Reads Podcast. This was a year full of cannibalism, sweeping historicals, and weird little horny books, so a great year!
Books Mentioned:
Short Story Collections/ Anthologies
Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper
Locked Room Horror with Jenny Kiefer
I was joined by author Jenny Kiefer to talk about her latest novel Crafting for Sinners and locked room horror stories
Books Mentioned:
Crafting for Sinner by Jenny Kiefer
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
The Troop by Nick Cutter
The Handyman Method by Andrew F. Sullivan and Nick Cutter
Exiles by Mason Coile
Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
How to Survive a Horror Story by
Carnival Horror with Chris Panatier
Come one! Come all to my conversation with author Chris Panatier. We are talking about his book Shitshow from Sobelo Books and carnival horror.
Movies Mentioned:
Carnival of Souls
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Final Destination 3
House of 1000 Corpses
Big Fish
Nope
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Books Mentioned:
Shitshow by Chris Panatier
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Something Wicked This Way
FROM THE VAULT: Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner
This is a repost of an episode from 2024 where Jocelyn and I discussed Frankenstein Retellings!
Have you watched the new Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein? What did you think of it?
Shownotes here
Horror Villains with Joe Hill
Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains.
Books mentioned:
King Sorrow by Joe Hill
The Fireman by Joe Hill
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
The Secret History by Donna Tart
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
The Gunslinger by Stephen
A**hole Protagonists with Victor LaValle
I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026.
Books mentioned:
The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
The Shining by Stephen King
American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis
The Last Days of Jack
PATREON PEEK: Lights Out (#12) with Liz Sower
Full episode available on Patreon
It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast.
Synopsis:
Who killed the counselor?
“I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus.
Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior counselor Holly Flynn is determined to solve
Small Town Horror with Neil McRobert
Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns.
Books Mentioned:
Good Boy by Neil McRobert\
Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert
The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado
Jackal by Erin E Adams
The Night Country by S
Coming of Rage Horror with Hailey Piper
I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers.
Books Mentioned:
Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Pipe
Latine Heritage Month Recommendations with Tiffany Gonzalez
I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month!
Books Mentioned:
A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
What Happened to Ruthie Ramirez by Claire Jimenez
The Hacienda by Isabel
PATREON PEEK: The Fire Game (#11) with Hailey Piper
Full episode available on Patreon
Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?
Desert Horror with Brian McAuley
I was joined by author Brian McAuley to talk about his latest horror novel and horror set in the desert!
Books Mentioned:
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
Mystery Lights: Stories by Lena Valencia
Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman
Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy
In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson
Spread Me by Sarah Gailley
Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton
Welcome to Night V
FROM THE VAULT: Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown
This episode was originally posted November 2020 and despite it being almost 5 years old, it's still a fun listen. Will Rogers and Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast and I all read the three books in the Psycho trilogy (?) by Robert Bloch.
You can find Will and Kristen online @gttupod
Our Horror Journeys with Becky Spratford
Today I am joined by librarian, author and horror lover Becky Spratford to talk about the upcoming essay collection she edited, Why I Love Horror, with essays from some incredible names in horror. We are talking about the books and media that made us into horror fans at different points in our life .
Books Mentioned:
Why I Love Horror edited by Becky Spratford
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel
Post-Apocalyptic Horror with Brian Keene and Christopher Golden
I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend some post-apocalyptic horror books
Books Mentioned
FROM THE VAULT: Mitski Readalikes with Rachel Harrison
This was originally recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode last year, but is now available on the main feed. If you love Rachel Harrison, horror books or Mitski songs, this episode is for you!
Books Mentioned:
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (Bug Like an Angel)
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (Me After You)
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman (I Bet On Losing Dogs)
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMee
PATREON PEEK: Ski Weekend (#10) with Alex The Bookubus
Full episode available on Patreon.
It's Fear Street Friday on the House at the End of Fear Street.
I was joined by Alex, you might know her as The Bookubus online, to talk about the 10th entry in the series, Ski Weekend.
Synopsis: Snowbound!
“Red” Porter was a stranger they’d met on their ski weekend. But Ariel Munroe, Doug Mahr and his girlfriend Shannon Harper were grateful he was there when
Fill 'Er Up: Gas Station Horror (MINISODE)
What's your favorite gas station scene in horror?
Books mentioned:
Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One by Jack Townsend
"Gas Station Carnivals" by Thomas Ligotti from the collection Teatro Grottesco
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Severance Read-Alikes with Anna Dupre
our picks are mysterious and important. please enjoy each book recommendation equally
Books Mentioned:
The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
Pines by Blake Crouch
Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck
We Had to Remove This Post by Hannah Bervoets
Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Patreon Peek: The Stepsister with Emily Hughes (#9)
Full episode available at https://patreon.com
It's another Fear Street Friday and you know what that means!
Stoker-award winning author Emily Hughes came on the show to help me talk about the escalating shenanigans that happen in The Stepsister, a horror story about possibly being sabotaged by your new stepsister, the ninth entry in RL Stine's Fear Street series.
Check out Emily's Book Horro
Toxic Relationship Horror with Rae Wilde
Author Rae Wilde is on the podcast to talk about her latest book I Can Fix Her and horror centering around toxic relationships.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available:
800-799-7233
Books Mentioned:
I Can Fix Her by Rae Wilde
I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Men by Rae Wilde
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Macha
More Anticipated New Releases 2025
You know what time it is! Time to talk about the horror books coming out in the second half of the year. Which book are you most looking forward to?
Books Mentioned:
Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven
My Ex, The Antichrist by Craig DiLouie
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez
House of Beth by Kerry Cullen
Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle
Black Flame by Gretchen Felker-Martin
The Possession of
Patreon Peek: Halloween Party (#8) with Jessica McHugh
Full episode available on Patreon.
Author Jessica McHugh is the perfect guest to help me talk through the shenanigans of Halloween Party, the 8th entry in this series. If Justine taught a class on party planning, I'm just saying, I'd be there, front row taking notes. This was so fun! Go check out the rest of the episode.
Social Media Horror with Matt Serafini
Today I was joined by Matt Serafini to talk about his latest novel, Feeders and the horrors of social media. We talked about our relationship to social media and the horrors therein.
Books Mentioned:
Feeders by Matt Serafini
We Had to Remove This Post by Hanna Bervoets with Emma Rault (Translator)
#murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil
Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven
Influencer by Adam Cesare
Monste
Patreon Peek: Haunted with Stephanie Rose (#7)
Full episode is available on Patreon
This is a tidbit from the latest episdoe of the House at the End of Fear Street, a patreon series going over the books in the Fear Street franchise.
Author and bookseller Stephanie Rose joins me to talk about another wacky (but romantic??) entry into the Fear Street franchise. This one is for the Casper girlies because what do you do when there's a ghost in yo
Summer Scares with Kendare Blake and Jocelyn Codner
It’s Summer Scares time and this year author and Summer Scares spokesperson Kendare Blake and Jocelyn are here to go through this years book selections and resources!
Summer Scares Resources, including the wonderful programming guide!
Books Mentioned:
Reprieve by James Han Mattson
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRo
Supernatural Abilities Horror with Anette
Anette joins me once again to talk about horror stories featuring a protagonist with powers.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Books Mentioned:
Carrie by Stephen King
The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates
Allison by Jeff Strand
Border by John Ajvde Lindqvist
The Power by Naomi Alderman
The Passage by Justin Cronin
If It Bleeds by Stephen King
The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Ken
Patreon Peek: Missing with Adam Allen (#4)
Adam from Thehauntedbookstagram is here to help me unpack the wildest Fear Street entry to date, Missing.
When Mark and Cara's parents don't come home for a few days they begin to wonder if their parents (just a pair of normal traveling computer mainframe specialists) could be in danger.
https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
Dad Horror with Nat Cassidy
I was joined by author Nat Cassidy to talk about dads in horror, daddy issues, just "the dad of it all" and of course, When the Wolf Comes Home.
Books Mentioned:
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
Scream All Night by Derek Milman
Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig
Hamlet by Shakespeare
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailley
The Shining by Stephen King
Interview with the Va
Patreon Peek: The Overnight with Anna Dupre (Fear Street #3)
Anna from AnnaRose Reads is here to talk about the third Fear Street book, The Overnight. What happens when a bunch of teens spend the night on Fear Island by themselves? Listen and find out.
Listen the rest of the episode here:
https://patreon.com
Doppelgänger Horror with Jocelyn Codner
Are you seeing double? Jocelyn is on the pod to talk about a topic that sent me into an existential spiral. We're talking doppelgängers and doubles today.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Books Mentioned:
3:59 by Gretchen McNeil
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
The Watchers by A.M. Shine
Stranger with My Face by
Patreon Peek: The Surprise Party with Brian McAuley (Fear Street #2)
Here is a little bit of my conversation with Brian McAuley about the second book in the Fear Street series, The Surprise Party. How many parties are these people going to? Will these boys get therapy? Find out on this episode of The House at the End of Fear Street
Full episode available at: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
Music Read-Alikes with Rachel Harrison and Agatha Andrews
What books are we recommending based on songs from Blondie, Arctic Monkeys and Death Cab for Cutie? Listen to find out.
The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
House of Beth by Kerry Cullen
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Return by Rachel Harrison
Chlorine by Jade Song
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung
What the World Will Look Like
Rock Horror with William Sterling, Wendy Dalrymple and Kristina Osborn
PUNK Goes Horror is available now!
Books Mentioned:
Punk Goes Horror edited by William Sterling
Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds
Sleep Alone by J.A.W. McCarthy
Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford
A Gift of Death by Daniel Volpe
Toured to Death by John Wayne Comunale
Patreon Peek: The New Girl with Cameron Chaney (Fear Street #1)
Full episode available to Malevolent Spirit members on Patreon.
Here is a peak at the first episode of The House at the End of Fear Street where I talk about the Fear Street books.
Cameron Chaney was here as the first guest to talk about The New Girl! What is her deal? What does Lisa see in Cory?
Will the gymnastics come into play at some point in this story?
What is your favorite Fear Stre
Sibling Horror with Erika T Wurth
Author Erika T. Wurth joins the pod today to talk about the horrors of siblings and some of our favorite familial horror duos, and of course, The Haunting of Room 904.
Books Mentioned:
The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Diavola by Jennifer Throne
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
We Have Always Live
Teacher Horror with Quincy Jaquez
Quincy is back and we are talking the horrors of teaching with the books we are talking about today.
Class is in session
Books mentioned:
Apt Pupil by Stephen King
Confessions by Kanae Minato
Penance by Kanae Minato
Tampa by Alyssa Nutting
Pet by Catherine Chidgey
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing
Violent Faculties by Charlene Elsby
They Never Learn
From The Vault: Yellowjackets Readalikes with Kristen Anderson
It's Yellowjackets season, baby! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! And to celebrate a new season, I thought I would repost this conversation I had with the wonderful Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast we recorded after season 1.
Books Mentioned:
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven
The Ruins by Scott Smith
The Return
Transgressive Horror with Emma E. Murray
We are talking transgressive horror on the pod today and author Emma E. Murray is here to help us wade into these bleak and uncomfortable waters. Let me know. Is Emma right? Should I watch Anti-Christ?
Movies Mentioned:
Martyrs
Excision
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Videodrome
Crash
Anti-Christ
Books Mentioned:
Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day by Emma E. Murray
T
Witch Horror with Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix is back in the house and we are talking about all them witches. We also discuss: which beloved show could have been improved by making the main duo witches? Which Taylor Swift song is giving witchy energy?
Books Mentioned:
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
How to Become a Sensuous Witch by Aragail, Valaria
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson (episode with BJ Colange
Most Anticipated 2025 Releases
New year, new books to add to your TBR! I'm talking about the horror books to look forward to from January to June.
Books Mentioned:
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Wake Up, Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman
At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca
The Lamb by Lucy Rose
Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney
The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein
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Best Horror Books of 2024
Let's say goodbye to the year by talking about our favorite books of 2024. Who else would be by my side than OG Co-Host Rachel?
I wanted to apologize about the audio quality. I had microphone issues for this recording
What were your favorite horror books of the year?
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/12/31/episode-192-best-horror-books-of-2024-with-rachel/
Final Girl Playlist
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Freezer Book Horror with Nick Cutter
I got to speak to the one and only Nick Cutter to talk about books we are putting right in the freezer and his new novel, The Queen.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Final Girl Playlist
Religious Horror with CJ Leede
CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma)
We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings!
Final Girl Playlist
Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com
The X-Files Readalikes with Jocelyn and Anette
Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week.
E. Jean Carroll piece
Final Girl Playlist: https://open.spotify.c
Mall Horror with Angela Sylvaine
Have a nice day...
I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Devil Horror with Johnny Compton
Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction.
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Book Talk: Under the Skin by Michel Faber with Laura
This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Vampire Horror with Rachel Harrison
Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more.
Final Girl Playlist
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Horror for Weenies with Emily C. Hughes
Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more!
Movies mentioned:
Cuckoo (2024)
The First Omen (2024)
When Evil Lurks (2023)
28 Days Later
Talk to Me (2023)
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Grief Horror with Katrina Monroe
I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Summer Camp Horror with Josh Winning
Listen up, campers, Josh Winning is on the pod this week and we are heading to the mess hall because we have a lot of summer camp horror to discuss. You won't want to miss this one
Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Are You Afraid of the Dark Readalikes with Brian McAuley
Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story, the tale of the Are You Afraid of the Dark readalikes. Let's talk dopplegangers, haunted cameras and turning into dolls in this nostalgic look at hit 90's show
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