The Next 10 Horror Novels That I Plan to Read

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Hope you enjoy The Only Good Indians, Mike. It definitely is divisive (I think mostly because of the writing style) but people who like it LOVE it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Interested to see what this writing style is since everyone is saying that now.

[@kemouse]

I read it and it was great. Got "My Heart is a Chainsaw" by Jones next. Dead Sea was very good too although not in here but...

[@Im_A_Saltine]

For the only good Indians, it’s not that there is a twist, what I find is it’s his writing style that is hit or miss. I love it, it has a noticeable dialect to it, but I can understand why it may be hard for others to read.

[@mikesbookreviews]

If I can handle McCarthy & his lack of punctuation I'm hoping this won't be an issue ha ha

[@Im_A_Saltine]

@ absolutely lol

[@GeneralBlade120]

Stolen tongues is genuinely scary. It made me nervous to take my dog outside at night.

[@ryanbourbeau3078]

I agree it got to me in ways a horror story hasn’t in so so long, I’m not sure why haha

[@cap9357]

That’s what I’m talking about! I gotta read this

[@Jonpat]

Did I see your review on Audible?

[@DaveShaves44]

One of the only books to legit scare me. So damn creepy omg

[@mikesbookreviews]

No kidding? Nice!

[@taintedcrimson]

I'm currently reading Lost Man's Lane! It's set in the author's Indiana hometown (where I've also spent half my life) and is full of 90s nostalgia. For a recommendation, Darcy Coates' From Below. It's unlike her other novels and follows a group diving to a sunken ship to film a documentary, but it also follows a second timeline explaining how the ship sank. Truly the perfect horror for anyone frightened by the depths of the ocean!

[@geoffdenham5063]

It’s true about from below. I’ve tried a few of her novels and DNF all of them but From Below was just perfect. Wish she would do more like that one

[@mikesbookreviews]

Nostalgia horror is growing on me quite a bit.

[@T-Flow79]

Thank you for turning me on to Nick Cutter! Read ‘The Troop’ a couple weeks ago and it was spectacular! Will def be reading more from him

[@KyloRenRadio]

I made the mistake of reading the first chapter of The Troop during my lunch hour at work...didn't finish lunch, but I did finish the chapter.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Little Heaven is different but very good.

[@clarkkentnaruto4322]

Hey Mike. I haven't read that much horror, but I will check and see what a few of those are like. I did want to let you know, that today I started reading while listening to Blackwater, oh my gosh, you were right. It is something. I feel like fantasy just slammed into historical fiction mixed together with the coming of age theme. Also, it's ironic that this story takes place about 2 and a half hours away from Union Town Alabama, where my grandfather and his three brothers are from. Also, it started the Easter before my grandmother was born. I love coming of age stories where science and magic can collide. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@jamesellis1635]

“We sold our Souls” by Grady Hendrix was a fun read similar to Best Friend. And it will give you some great Rock and Roll vibes. “My Heart is a chainsaw” by Jones has great Final Girl vibes. 😊

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hopefully I can do both!

[@gryftkin]

I'm halfway through The Queen by Nick Cutter (it drops today). It's definitely weird ;) Shoutout to Nat Cassidy's Nestlings. It dropped on Halloween last year, which is kind of cool, but misses out on all the people who only read horror for 'spooky season' and for people looking for this season, it's a year old :P

[@KyloRenRadio]

I have The Queen on my TBR Horror shelf!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Didn't realize he had a new release coming.

[@DaveShaves44]

I rarely have books/movies genuinely scare me. The concept of stolen tongues was so creepy it still unnerves me to this day. Especially if I’m in a cabin in the woods with my wife. Fuck

[@mikesbookreviews]

Damn, sounds great!

[@DaveShaves44]

@@mikesbookreviews give it a go Mike it’s awesome! If the prologue doesn’t immediately grab you then the books probably not for you. But I’m almost certain it will

[@natalyaduncan8932]

I listened to Stolen Tongues on audio. The first chapter or prologue (can’t remember which it was) terrified me and I had to listen to it in chunks. The rest wasn’t quite so scary but it was really good! There’s nothing like a horror book on audio, literally someone just telling you a scary story like you’re around a campfire in the woods. The best!

[@mikesbookreviews]

You guys are really hyping this one up ha ha

[@jamesstockley3103]

Did Stolen Tongues for this spooky season - included with Audible membership 😊 Quite enjoyed it

[@mikesbookreviews]

Haven't heard anyone say anything bad about it.

[@adamrasmusson6976]

Reading Slewfoot based on your spooky season reviews. Really Enjoying it. Thanks!

[@MrFredstt]

I read Slewfoot last November. Really awesome book! Man, really makes you hate Puritans doesn't it?

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah, it was good!

[@PsilocybeJedi]

I picked up Summer of Night on impulse to read before the end of October and I'm really digging his writing style and world-building. Will definitely plan to read The Terror and sequels to this one very soon!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Certainly seems like a book that should have clicked with me it just never did.

[@PsilocybeJedi]

@mikesbookreviews Yea idk why but I'm mixed on it. The scenes with the bully Congden are much more scary than what's going on in town haha, but the sense of hopelessness is pretty powerful and took me by surprise.

[@melanieearley7536]

I got Looking Glass Sound in a book box subscription and really enjoyed it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It'll happen!

[@heidi6281]

I am reading Stephen Graham Jones’s I Was A Teenage Slasher, and it is his prose and very subtle humor that hooked me!! I loved the teen’s voice from the very first page!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Definitely an author that gets recommended a ton.

[@CliffsDarkGems]

Excellent Selection! I love Michael McDowell and will be reading Blackwater soon. I highly recommend Gone To See The River Man. It has atmosphere in spades and is an amazing story. It is classified as extreme horror, but besides being a disturbing and sometimes uncomfortable read, it is not overly gratuitous when compared with other books from the genre. I have also recently discovered an author by the name of David Sodergren, loved everything I have read by him, especially The Haar and Maggie's Grave. Happy Halloween! 🎃

[@mikesbookreviews]

Uncomfortable horror = my brand.

[@alynam82]

I enjoyed the characters in Lost Man's Lane. I think this one will resonate with you. Black Mouth I thought was good. It's a horror this time, lol-- I see a little Wicked This Way Comes vibe from it, too. I think you'll see why when you get there

[@mikesbookreviews]

Oh, that sounds great!

[@FrankieB217]

I read the final girls support group recently and it was fun, I think you will like it. For me it was definitely closer to the Best Friends exorcism in terms of vibes and enjoyment than to the Souther bookclub to slaying vampires which I also finished up recently but did not enjoy as much. Also Horrorstore is kinda crazy but good fun from Handrix. From Anya Abhorn I read Seed and it was some good horror similar to head full of ghosts but more sinister and gory and oh the ending! I plan on reading stolen tongues soon so I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it. Great video as always :)

[@dailycarolina.]

Have you read or heard of _Our Share of Night_ by Mariana Enriquez and _Tender is the Flesh_ by Agustina Bazterrica? I think you might like those two books ; for me they were brilliant and very disturbing !!

[@mikesbookreviews]

They're on my shortlist, for sure!

[@stevehoran6011]

I read Grady Hendrix’s How to Sell a Haunted House and Ronald Malfi’s The Narrows during Spooky Season this year and liked both a lot. Definitely want to read more of both authors. I have read two of Ania Ahlborn’s novels in the past including Brother. Her books are truly scary and I’ve got two more of her books queued up. You are the inspiration for my own Spooky Season reads (thanks!) and I do read the genre all year long.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Awesome to hear about Ania!

[@michaelkibble740]

My plan is finishing The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and then read more King books and I have two boxes of them

[@mikesbookreviews]

Great plan!

[@battleb0ng420]

The Hobbit is the book that pulled me into reading

[@skywalker80316]

Always appreciate your recommendations. I read The Troop, Come With Me and Boys In The Valley for this spooky season! Enjoyed them all. Heard about all of them on your channel.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy to help!

[@d.s.quintonauthor2519]

I just read my first Malfi book this month, Small Town Horror, after meeting him at an author con. This is one of my new favs, so I need to check out another one soon! Black Mouth sounds like it's right up my alley.

[@Stagiestgrunt]

I like scrolling the comments and see that you’ve responded to every one of them! Definitely gives off some great vibes! Keep it up!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Ooo Lost Man's Lane is great and I definitely think it'll be up your alley. For only good Indians, most people I know "nope" off the book because the indigenous dialect can be a bit hard to read for those who aren't used to it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Man, after these comments I gotta see what this writing style is ha ha

[@BobbyHall-eu1xv]

I downloaded and read Adam Nevill's Before You Sleep, a free download of three of his ghost stories and was impressed enough to buy an omnibus of his novels, I've literally just spent the best part of four hours reading The Ritual, very good! As for a recommendation, I really think you'd like The Ocean Dark by Christopher Golden, he's quite an underrated novelist and writes comics like Hellboy as well.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll check him out!

[@jaredschmidt8440]

Also, I liked Stephen Graham Jones’ “My Heart is a Chainsaw.” The main character is like a conglomerate of horror movie and media. Lots of references about our favorite horror movies as kids (we’re the same age, brother 😉).

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sounds great!

[@jaredschmidt8440]

I just finished The Deep. Was definitely a screw turner, especially if you’re afraid of the ocean. You’ll find some familiar hints of Crichton, and King, as well as some popular 80’s horror. The ending was….interesting. It was my first Nick Cutter book, based upon your recommendation when you read The Troop. Hope you enjoy it!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Sounds awesome. But F the ocean, man ha ha

[@gamer46ful]

I will slide a recommendation to you Mike. I recently discovered the author Brom and he does incredible gothic art. But I saw his book Lost Gods and I started reading it and this guy is hot on my radar. He also wrote a Krampus book which would be a great horror read for the Christmas Holiday! I hope you look him up and check out Lost Gods or Krampus by Brom. He might become your new favorite.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I just read Slewfoot and liked it a lot. I own Child Thief and probably do that one next.

[@gamer46ful]

@mikesbookreviews very cool! I will have to see your video where you talk about Slewfoot! I am really excited to check out his books and I hope you enjoy your reading month too. I just read Black Mouth and really liked it a lot so I can't wait for you to read that and hear what you think about it 🤟😁

[@HowellingRoots]

Yeah, my October reading list is spilling over into November. I set my bar a bit high. But that's good. I will be finishing Joe Hills 4 novellas, Strange Tides tonight. Then.....Dan Simmons Carrion Comfort :) Thanks Mike! Keep on keeping on man. ✌️ -JRoot

[@mikesbookreviews]

Been interested in Carrion for awhile.

[@HowellingRoots]

@mikesbookreviews My mother is a huge Stephen King and Dean Koontz fan. She also recommended Dan Simmons. I started with Hyperion, then I shall read carion comfort, then The Summer of Midnight, all by good 'ol Dan Simmons. Thanks for being your most authentic self Mike! ✨️ always remember man, "you were born original, don't die a copy". ✌️ -JRoot

[@ravenbellebooks5665]

Sphere definitely caught me off guard, and it creeps back in my mind more often than I ever thought it would. I'm not even afraid of the ocean, so it wasn't even that aspect for me, but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone!

[@mikesbookreviews]

A book that hasn't left my head for almost 30 years now. So good.

[@brian.2020]

I read Black Mouth a few weeks ago. Good coming of age story, I think you'll like it.

[@PsilocybeJedi]

Same! Was my 2nd sp00ky novel this month. Really felt a ton of King influence and even some Something Wicked this Way Comes

[@mikesbookreviews]

It certainly sounds like what I'm looking for

[@nathanjohnson7255]

I used to read way more horror than I do now so some of these recs are a few years old but all from modern authors. Apologies if you've read some of these already! Experimental Film by Gemma Files Let the Right One In by Joh Lindqvist The Fisherman by John Langan Goblin by Josh Malerman I Wish I Was Like You by SP Miskowksi She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by JD Barker (this one is more of a supernatural thriller but I can't imagine King fans not liking this) Just thought I'd share some of my favorite horror novels from the past 10-15 years. Great video!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Read Fisherman and Let the Right one in. I'll look up the others!

[@esmayrosalyne]

Really hope these all live up to your expectations! I do have to say, The Twisted Ones is very much the same style as Hollow Places, and I actually think you would jive way better with Kingfisher's What Moves the Dead. In any case, I am glad to see you checking out more by her! Also, if you haven't yet read The Nightmareland Chronicles by Daniel Barnett, then please do yourself a favour and do so. Post-apocalyptic horror with MAJOR Stephen King vibes!

[@civoreb]

Mike, October Society by Christopher Robertson are great short story collections reminiscent of Are You Afraid of the Dark. Kids gather around a campfire for Halloween and tell stories. There are 3 volumes of October Society. Very creative horror stories that gave me serious goosebumps. Cheap on kindle. I think $2.99 or $3.99. Well worth the time and price.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Fun! Watched some AYAOTD with my oldest a few years back.

[@RachelJ2016]

I think you’d like All Hallows by Christopher Golden! It’s a fun Halloween read, with 80s nostalgia!! 🎃

[@mikesbookreviews]

I do love me some 80's.

[@RachelJ2016]

@ me too 🤭👻🙌🏼

[@DubiousMuse2080]

You might check out The Hollow Kind by Andy Davison if you like southern gothic with family drama involved and discovery of old secrets like you mentioned.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Adding it on Goodreads now!

[@lnuhfer]

I loved black water when I read it in the 80s. I’m going to reread this year. The elementals is quite good as well. The troop was serious body horror.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Blackwater was just incredible.

[@thebookthatnooneread]

I liked Grady Hendrix’s TFGSG, but A LOT of people don’t… so I don’t know what you’ll think of it. I’m definitely a fan of Grady Hendrix and can’t wait to read more of his work!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I like when he does the horror stuff but not a fan of the social issue ax grinding. There is a place for that, just don't linger there too much.

[@thebookthatnooneread]

He does horror very well imo-this coming from someone who doesn’t really read horror much, so take it with a grain of salt. Of all his books that I’ve read so far My Best Friend’s Exorcism is his best, so make of that what you will. 😆

[@JokerJon00]

Only Good Indians is mostly hated as Jones' writing style is very unique and can be hard to follow. I'm not sure how much you'll like it - it's very stream of conciousness. It's a 5/5 for me though

[@patriciaa65]

Agreed, love the folklore horror though

[@mikesbookreviews]

Seems like there is no in-between. Folks either love it or hate it.

[@brandon8667]

The only good Indians is my favorite book of Jones’. I think you’d like Mongrels though. It’s werewolf coming of age. Fun facts: Jones’ was my dad’s college roommate. I grew up on his stories, just my dad told them and they won’t be written down. He grew up in a town near Midland and went to Texas Tech. His most recent book takes place in a town an hour from Lubbock (Levelland). I haven’t read all his books but he has a tendency to write in small town in west Texas. Give your fellow Texan a chance.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I had no idea that I needed werewolf coming of age in my life but now I do.

[@toddblanchard7765]

In the middle of NOS4A2 - and I'm loving it. If you haven't read it, I recommend it, especially as a Stephen King fan.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Read and reviewed it! Great book.

[@fightingfitPT]

Currently reading The Deep and loving it

[@mikesbookreviews]

Definitely want to prioritize it next year.

[@thecaffeinatedbookwyrm3051]

Oh happy day! Ania Ahlborn!! I almost spit out my coffee in excitement when I heard her name, and all the possible pronunciations, came out of your mouth.

[@1230naze]

For no particular reason. Just wanted to share I’m reading Swan Song. I can’t believe how good it is

[@mikesbookreviews]

Only gets better.

[@curtjarrell9710]

I'm also looking forward Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward. I've read two of her novels (Last House on Needless Street, and Sundial) and enjoyed both of them.

[@timsteinke3398]

You've mentioned reading Blake Crouch in reverse publication order, just keep going until you get to his early horror novels. They are fantastic. He did a lot of collaborations with JA Konrath (who I also recommend), and they were vicious together.

[@mikesbookreviews]

When I talked to Blake he really sold me on Draculas.

[@timsteinke3398]

That was my first introduction to him. It's probably been over 10 years since I read it, but I remember loving it. It came out during the peak Twilight craze, and it felt like they were on a mission to remind people vampires can still be scary

[@JBass33]

My concept of hell is cold and wet with creatures suddenly appearing in the darkness. Sounds a lot like the ocean.

[@davidlarramore1990]

Just a couple of things real quick. The Thing (John Carpenter) is easily my favorite horror movie of all time. I second the vote on Brom. I read his take on Peter Pan, The Child Thief, and became a huge fan. He has yet to disappoint. The same can't be said for We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix. Major disappointment. But you, Mike, never disappoint. Thank you for being you.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks for the kind words! I own Child Thief and will read that one next. Loved Slewfoot.

[@horrorguy7485]

If you want to try Peter Straub book I think Shadowlands would be probably better choice for you. A coming of age horror/fantasy that's very well written and and you would probably like the characters more. That said Ghost story is also great and one of his best.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks for recommending a different one. Ghost Story is almost always the rec.

[@karamarie6781]

The Shuddering by Ania Ahlborn was fabulous!

[@benja6902]

Nick Cutter has a brand new book, 'The Queen.'

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah, I just heard! Adding it to my list.

[@erikisbooked]

Ghost Story by Peter Straub is one of the scariest books I've read and I loved it. It's surreal and well written. I haven't read The Talisman or Black House yet, but Ghost Story is worth reading and if you haven't read any Straub yet, it's the perfect place to start.

[@mariecarter1379]

Tabitha King wrote an amazing book called The Trap.... it's listed as a domestic thriller but definitely reads like a winter isolation horror

[@BranTheBasterd]

Hey Mike, it's Bran here. Just wanted to recommend you a vampire book series called Department 19 by Will Hill; it's a series I loved as a young teen that made me fall in love with vampires as the vicious and bloodthirsty creatures that they are. Will Hill is a fantastic writer, who establishes cool world building, characters that are worth investing in and the man sure knows how to make you visualise body horror in the most disgusting detail (there's a Van Helsing flashback that is absolutely spine tingling). I hope you enjoy them if you decide to give them a go(same goes for anyone in the comments) Here's the synopsis: Jamie Carpenter's life will never be the same. His father is dead, his mother is missing, and he was just rescued by an enormous man named Frankenstein. Jamie is brought to Department 19, where he is pulled into a secret organization responsible for policing the supernatural, founded more than a century ago by Abraham Van Helsing and the other survivors of Dracula. Aided by Frankenstein's monster, a beautiful vampire girl with her own agenda, and the members of the agency, Jamie must attempt to save his mother from a terrifyingly powerful vampire. Part modern thriller, part classic horror, it's packed with mystery, mayhem, and a level of suspense that makes a Darren Shan novel look like a romantic comedy.

[@ILOVEYEWIsaac]

Two notes Mike I’d suggest going to “How to sell a haunted house” by Grady Hendrix over the final girl support group. You need a win with Hendrix and final girls is likely going to end up being more of a like it book. The troop by nick cutter has super high highs but an AWFUL ending. Temper your expectations

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hmmm. I'll put that into consideration.

[@ILOVEYEWIsaac]

@ please do. Also I meant “the deep”, not the troop. LAST THING: check out David Sodergren for horror, man! Maggie’s Grave is a great place to start.

[@Federico1685]

Mike, I will not stand here anymore and let you s... on Summer of Night. It's a great book and it even has a scary sequel, A Winter Haunting. Where do you think Stranger Things' underground monsters were based on? And also, don't read The Elementals now! It's not the right season! I know it's still around 30ºC in Houston, but the book is set in Alabama, near Gulf Shores, during an unbearable heat wave from which it's impossible for the characters to get any respite.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha! On paper, I should have loved SoN. I just never connected with those kids like I did The Loser's Club. And I know that's an unfair bar.

[@ptannous27]

You and your wife really need to start the show “From” I think you’d really like it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I watch, she doesn't. I love it.

[@samuelriggs4561]

Have you checked out David Sodergren? Just read The Haar this past week and loved it. Also started Maggie’s Grave right after I finished The Haar.

[@zappadragon]

Try Small Town Horror by Ronald Malfi. That was my first Ronald Malfibook and it was great. Come WithMe and Black Mouth are on my list.

[@pattireinheimer5612]

I liked The Twisted Ones much better than The Hollow Places. The Elementals won’t disappoint I suspect since you enjoyed Blackwater. I have a love hate thing with Stephen Graham Jones but Only Good Indians is my favorite by him so far. I love Grady Hendrix, but Final Girls Support Group isn’t my favorite by him. I think you might enjoy Horrorstor.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Everyone has a different Hendrix rec. Which is good. Means he has variety and isn't formulaic.

[@pattireinheimer5612]

@ Horrorstor was my first and favorite. He still hasn’t quite beat it for me. BTW, his non fiction Paperbacks From Hell is a fun resource to explore retro horror novels

[@danielzielinski3821]

I haven't read a lot of horror, but I read The Watchers by A.M. Shine for spooky season. I thought it was really good. There's an adaptation of it by M. Night Shayamalan's daughter Ishana. I don't think it did very well, though.

[@JackMischief1]

Mike, you should check out Cellars by John Shirley. Love your videos man

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

The Curse of Crow Hollow by Billy Coffey gives King vibes. Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth is a ghost story. Both Dracul by Dacre Stoker and JD Barker and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova are Dracula related. Lastly, Perfume by Patrick Suskand is a classic about a murderer.

[@mikesbookreviews]

First I've heard of most of these. I'll look them up!

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

I don’t know if all of them are for you but I hope you like them if you read them.

[@ChrisAlexander1]

+1 for Stolen Tongues!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Everyone seems to love it.

[@Tim_with_Tomes_and_Tales]

I just read This Wretched Valley, a debut horror novel by Jenny Kiefer. I don't read much horror, but I thought this one was a solid tale with an amazing opening chapter.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll look it up!

[@KyloRenRadio]

Have you read Silvia Moreno-Garcia's horror novels? I just finished Silver Nitrate, and loved Daughter of Dr. Moreau & Mexican Gothic. Brother is SO GOOD. After Silver Nitrate, I just started on The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne as part of current project of alternating horror and fantasy.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Mexican Gothic was in consideration when I went with T. Kingfisher.

[@CablesComics]

Hi Mike. Did you know that Tabitha King and Michael McDowell wrote a novel together. It's called Candle's Burning. Love your content.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I did not!

[@markredman426]

Hi Mike, have you tried John Langan / horror and Robert Aickman / what he called strange stories? Both are worth giving a go. Also, Thomas Ligotti, especially if you like Lovecraft. Mark

[@locolima279]

I feel that you would love Dean Koontz

[@mikesbookreviews]

LOL I never say never.

[@chiming_]

I have thought about I don’t own my ebooks but now I start panicking . I simply have no space to store physical books however much I love reading on papers.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah, gotta make tough cuts ha ha

[@MrFredstt]

Not horror though ig there is some lovecraft elements but you got me into the prince of nothing series. Currently I'm about 10 chapters deep into The Warrior Prophet. Just wanted to thank you for bringing my attention to that series!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy to pay it forward!

[@hank-k7e]

Hey if you haven't already read it, you should definitely check out The Descent by Jeff Long!

[@dannys8493]

Have you heard of Meddling kids by Edgar Cantaro? Its Lovecraft meets the famous five or scooby doo. Also i think you may enjoy some Ramsey Campbell.

[@JuanMartinez-ib7mz]

Mariana Enríquez! Argentinian horror author very inspired by King, I think you would love it. Her short stories are great, especially the collection "The things we lost in the fire"

[@mikesbookreviews]

She has been in consideration for a bit now. It'll happen!

[@JuanMartinez-ib7mz]

@mikesbookreviews hell yeah!

[@kaitlynslucher9257]

I read little girls by malfi it was really creepy and good I would recommend whenever you have time!

[@mattjones4415]

I'm reading How to sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. I like it so far

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'm hearing great things.

[@wsmith4020]

What shirt is that Mike?

[@Gunslinger8123]

Have you heard of or read “this thing between us” by Gus Moreno?

[@Popsiclestand86]

Just finished Fever House by Keith Rosson. Pretty good 👍

[@mikesbookreviews]

Heard of that one!

[@maanveemalhotra]

Penpal is a great read. Coming of age, atmospheric horroe

[@MrRutty1984]

Just finished The Fog by James Herbert, great book not to be confused with John Carpenter's The Fog it's not an adaptation.

[@KirstenCrippen]

If you like scary houses, try The Good House by Tananarive Due.

[@AGreenG]

Ooh, The Rats is a must read! I find Grady Hendrix very meh after reading 3 of them.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Bummer!

[@jrnyman0812]

Hiya Mike, Try OUTPOST by Adam Baker. His debut book. A Great read.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'll look it up!

[@Brandonreviewsbooks]

You really need to check out Nick Roberts if you want modern horror authors. He is a genius and you'll love his book The Exorcists House

[@nikininehundred4866]

Tannanrive Due is an excellent female writer... "The good house was great!!!!"

[@mikesbookreviews]

Added it on Goodreads!

[@yenneferalvarez7122]

Stolen tounges starts good. But falls flat

[@mikesbookreviews]

Horror endings are tough.

[@noahwelch2931]

Currently listening to Stolen Tongues. Haven’t finished yet…so far it’s a decent listen. But man it’s VERY redundant. Prepare for that

[@mikesbookreviews]

Noted!

[@esliet]

Stolen Tongues a must read. Horror all yearlong 🎉

[@mikebruce3933]

If you're looking for female horror authors, you could do worse than look to Scotland's Muriel Gray. The Trickster is excellent and Furnace is a brisk and fun retelling of a classic old story. As for Michael McDowell, don't neglect Cold Moon Over Babylon. Enjoy 😊

[@zakskiver]

5:46 the only thing I’ll saw about the only good Indians is just was meh. I felt like it was overhyped, but who knows. Lol

[@dpeady78]

I read another Ania Ahlborn “The Devil Crept In” That book is MESSED up !!!! Another female horror author I rate is Rachel Harrison, her debut “the Return” still has a scene that lives rent free in my head 4 years after reading it

[@1Deep43VA]

You ever cover Brian Evenson? I recommend him to anyone who will listen.

[@rickeylandry6500]

I love Grady Hendrix except for Final Girls. It was meh to me. His best book though is hands down How To Sell A Haunted House. That is probably going to be my book of the year.

[@Emroczart]

Grady hendrix is great read the whole catalogue and mbfe was definitely the best…. Another newer horror author I like is Paul Tremblay(cabin at the end of the world) and Catriona Ward(last house on needless street)(I think she is British) super great stuff you’ll love but also the best nostalgia book for 80s/90s that isn’t horror but is sci-fi is ready player one

[@mikesbookreviews]

I read Head Full of Ghosts and really liked it.

[@Emroczart]

@ yeah that was great ..all his are told by unreliable narrators which makes it fun

[@Michael_L_Morrison]

I'm currently reading Ronald Malfi's Small Town Horror. I read Black Mouth, and it felt like another of Stephen King's book, but definitely not like IT . . . in my opinion. And I'm one of the DNF people concerning The Only Good Indians.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I hear so many mixed things on Indians. it's wild.

[@murraymoore5898]

I haven’t read a few good Indians but I have read the Indian lake trilogy and I was a teenage slasher. A few good Indians sounds like dream catcher without the $&@! Weasels .

[@aairsick]

Just read Carrie is 50 years old -- can that be true? She still ruined my prom either way!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Every day I hear some album I bought in high school is having it's 30th anniversary and I get sick.

[@leslievods3133]

I genuinely wish i had never read The Deep. I will never look at bees the same way again

[@mikesbookreviews]

Bees?! Huh...