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Creepy Beach Reads for July

July’s newest releases lean into the strange, the sinister and the wildly entertaining. Whether it’s haunted homes, supernatural road trips, snowbound slashers or stories where fiction turns deadly, this month’s spookiest releases prove that the most unforgettable summer vacations are the ones you might not survive.
Lindy Ryan
July 24, 2026
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6 Chilling Books for the Hottest Month

You’d think it would be simple for a horror aficionado to make a list of six chilling books for the hottest month, but keeping it to only six is a real struggle. I gave myself two rules. First, nothing instantly obvious, the sort of thing that everyone would include, which…
Christopher Golden
July 21, 2026
Listicles

Story Collections That Take Horror Somewhere Stranger

Weird fiction is difficult to pin down, which may be the point. It borrows freely from horror, fantasy, science fiction and the supernatural, but it rarely follows the rules of any one genre. The monster may be impossible to explain. The world may operate according to a logic the characters…
BookTrib
July 17, 2026
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Lindy Ryan’s Horror Lineup for May

May’s horror lineup is all about transformation — with teeth. From isolated islands and idyllic farms to haunted forests and too-perfect lives, these stories peel back the veneer of control and ask what we’re willing to become to survive, belong or start over. The result? A month of sharp, unsettling…
Lindy Ryan
May 27, 2026
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Spring Creeping In: March’s Chill Quill

This year, March is bringing the monsters! From neon-lit cities haunted by vanished gods to blood-soaked cabarets, cursed forests and grief that refuses to stay buried, this month’s darkest releases dive deep into obsession, transformation and things that refuse to die. Whether you prefer Gothic dread, supernatural thrillers or strange…
Lindy Ryan
March 18, 2026
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From Cupid to Creepy: February’s Chill Quill

Love is in the air this February—but so is something darker. This month’s horror releases bring haunted influencers, monstrous pregnancies, bloodthirsty vampires, enchanted forests, cursed wells, and the high price of happily-ever-after. Whether you’re craving a slow-burn gothic or a full-throttle screamfest, there’s something for every dark heart in this…
Lindy Ryan
February 16, 2026
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The Chill Quill: New Year, New Nightmares

New year, new nightmares. From ghost-haunted towns to snowbound streets whispering ancient secrets, this month’s horror lineup explores the dark threads of grief, inheritance, and transformation. Whether you’re craving short stories or queer Southern Gothic, January kicks off the year with fresh chills that linger well past the final page.…
Lindy Ryan
January 14, 2026
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The Chill Quill: 2025 Favorites

As the nights grow colder and the year winds down, I’m revisiting some of my favorite reads from this year’s New Releases. From ghost-soaked hotels to cursed legacies, witchy teens to viral monsters and even a nefarious cheesecake murder, these were the books that stuck with me long after the…
Lindy Ryan
December 17, 2025
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5 Spellbinding Reads for Fans of Wicked

Rejoicify, it's time to return to Oz! As you prepare to walk down the Yellow Brick Road, dive into one of these thrillifying reads, perfect for any fans of Wicked! From stories of witches and friendship to tales that will make you question who the real villain is, these books…
BookTrib
November 19, 2025
Thrillers

Riley Sager on Summer Camp and Stephen King

Last year, there was one book at the top of everyone's must-read list: Riley Sager's Final Girls, which was so good, Stephen King himself called it "The first great thriller of 2017." If that's not proof enough that Sager knows his way around the thriller, then just know that his follow up…
BookTrib
July 3, 2018
Thrillers

Ten’s Gretchen McNeil: How to Make Serial Killers Fun

Gretchen McNeil is not only an incredibly talented author, she's also a professionally trained opera singer, a natural performer, and one of the nicest people we've ever met. The hit YA author is probably best known for her book Ten, which won numerous awards before being turned into a Lifetime original…
BookTrib
July 12, 2018
Listicles

Seasonal Affective Disorder, But Make It Literary

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, marking the beginning of the dreaded dark winter months. Ready to embrace the lack of light with reads that are just as brutal as a 4 PM sunset? If you’re looking to curb seasonal affective disorder as much as one can, consider embracing the…
Cameron Kimball
October 29, 2025