Occult Fiction

8 Witchy Series That Will Enchant (and Haunt) You This Spooky Season

From ancient curses to forbidden desire, witches have long captured our imagination, embodying power and the allure of the unknown. From secret covens and forbidden magic to ancient prophecies and supernatural battles, stories about witches transport us to worlds where the stakes are high and the line between hero and…

Katie BloomerSeptember 12, 2025

Fiction Listicles

13 Horror Novels You Need On Your TBR

Here are 13 must-read horror books I decided to compile a list for all you horror lovers! This list has everything readers could want, from the spine-chilling and grotesque to the surreal and … cozy (yes, that’s actually a thing).

Katie BloomerApril 1, 2025

Author Spotlight

Author’s Specialty of Fusing Lovecraftian Horror, Egyptian Myth & WWII-Era Espionage

Tomb of the Black Pharaoh by Christopher Michael is a heart-pounding mix of Lovecraftian horror and historical espionage that will captivate fans of cosmic terror and WWII thrillers alike. The book, which continues the author’s “Danforth Eldrich Tales of WWII” series, immerses readers in a world where ancient gods and…

BookTribJanuary 7, 2025

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Fiction Listicles

Leave Hogwarts Behind for These 9 Iconic Alternatives

Still hung up on Harry Potter? In this article, writer Alex K. Masse explores the phenomenon of outgrowing the world of Harry Potter as readers age and gain new values. This list sheds light on some iconic literary titans and fresh new books, highlighting stories with profound, progressive views on…

Alex K. MasseOctober 17, 2024

Miscellany Thrillers

Why One Author Set Her New Vampire Horror In 19th-Century Indiana

Author Michelle McGill-Vargas discusses the process of writing her historical vampire novel American Ghoul, the importance of time and place, and how her home of northwest Indiana inspired the book's setting. The setting of a story is just as important as the characters. Settings not only describe where the story…

Michelle McGill-VargasSeptember 3, 2024

Fiction Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: From Seattle to the Spirit Realm: P.L. Hampton’s Journey With “Shadowland”

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews…

Blaine DesantisJanuary 31, 2024

Miscellany Thrillers

Lisa Unger Puts a Spin on the Haunted House Novel in “The New Couple in 5B”

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger has a tried-and-true method for writing her novels — not a word makes it to the page until the voices start talking. In her latest book, The New Couple in 5B (Park Row), those voices belong to Chad and Rosie, a couple who…

Dawn IusMarch 21, 2024

Fiction Recommended

New Grimdark Fantasy Full of Nuanced Characters, Action and Trauma

The high saturation of the Fantasy genre is both a blessing and a curse. With so many options inside a genre that lends itself to tropes, there is plenty for readers to explore, however some books can become lost in the chaff. With that being said, I’m happy to report…

Wyatt SemenukMarch 13, 2023

Miscellany Thrillers

Pretty, Pink, and Poisonous: The “Pink Horror” Era

Aerosmith frontman Stephen Tyler may have sung, “Pink, it’s my new obsession” back in the glory days of late-90s rock, but it wasn’t until the early 2020s that the horror genre fell in love with pink — and, with the success of 2023’s Barbie that put Pantone 219C front and…

Lindy RyanFebruary 23, 2024

Listicles

Which Witch Book Will Cast a Spell on You?

Double, double toil and trouble, October books to burst your bubble… As the season changes, pumpkins are carved and candy corn is consumed, it can be fun to pick up a book that reflects the spooky, ghoulish atmosphere. Whether you choose a mystery, a book that has ghosts, or a…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 23, 2023

Listicles Thrillers

8 Scarily Good Reads for Friday the 13th

It’s a special October for fans of horror, mystery, thriller and all things scary. Not only is it spooky season, with Halloween ending the month, but Friday the 13th is just around the corner. Looking for a way to spend the crisp autumn days between the two creepiest holidays of…

Megan BeauregardOctober 11, 2023

Giveaways

BookTrib Giveaway: A Witch’s Race to Stuff a Demonic Genie Back Into the Bottle

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/the-Pawns-new-no-click-scaled.jpg *U.S. Entries Only* PGEgY2xhc3M9InJjcHRyIiBocmVmPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJhZmZsZWNvcHRlci5jb20vcmFmbC9kaXNwbGF5LzkzNjE0NTg0NDY3LyIgcmVsPSJub2ZvbGxvdyIgZGF0YS1yYWZsaWQ9IjkzNjE0NTg0NDY3IiBkYXRhLXRoZW1lPSJjbGFzc2ljIiBkYXRhLXRlbXBsYXRlPSI1YzAwODg5MjQ3MmJkODVhMGIxMTRhODUiIGlkPSJyY3dpZGdldF9zbzBrMnNncyI+YSBSYWZmbGVjb3B0ZXIgZ2l2ZWF3YXk8L2E+CjxzY3JpcHQgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3dpZGdldC1wcmltZS5yYWZmbGVjb3B0ZXIuY29tL2xhdW5jaC5qcyI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+ “This is a scorcher of a story...and while it explores themes of magic, revenge, and survival, it brims with realism and humanity.” —The Book Commentary “A brisk, enjoyable supernatural tale of black magic and powerful spells.” —Kirkus Reviews —∞— A psychologist uses witchcraft to treat an abused…

BookTribMay 26, 2022

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Here There Be Witches … and Demons

“A brisk, enjoyable supernatural tale of black magic and powerful spells.” —Kirkus Reviews “A suspenseful urban horror sequel with magic, devilry, and inspired surprises.” —Booklife —∞— Get ready for a suspenseful ride into a dark, sometimes gruesome tale in Ron Gabriel’s The Pawns (Gramercy Fiction), one that will keep readers…

Monique SnymanMay 13, 2022

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Holly Black’s Adult Debut, “Book of Night,” Introduces a World of Irresistable Shadow Magic

Holly Black, author of the highly acclaimed Folk of the Air trilogy, has always been edgy — in a whimsical way — but with her latest release, Book of Night (Tor Books), she embraces a grim, nightmare-fueled setting. And this new darkness suits her. Book of Night centers around Charlie…

Emma LongMay 2, 2022

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Philippines Folklore Takes Center Stage In Terrifying Paranormal Novel

Every culture in the world has some legend of a creature akin to a vampire. Some of those lesser-known myths are quite interesting to those who have a love of vampire mythology. For example, in Albania, there is the Shtriga, which is said to suck the blood of infants at…

Monique SnymanFebruary 23, 2022

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Howling Hearts Won’t Be Denied in Shapeshifting Paranormal Romance “Skinwalkers”

Something new and intoxicating permeates the air in Arizona’s desert, something only the supernatural world can smell, and it has awakened hungry animalistic desires. An intriguing mix of cursed lands, powerful Gods and forbidden love await readers in Monica L. Smith’s paranormal romance Skinwalkers: The Uprising (Major Key Publishing) as…

BookTribJanuary 7, 2022

8 Witchy Series That Will Enchant (and Haunt) You This Spooky Season

13 Horror Novels You Need On Your TBR

Author’s Specialty of Fusing Lovecraftian Horror, Egyptian Myth & WWII-Era Espionage

Leave Hogwarts Behind for These 9 Iconic Alternatives

Books & Looks Podcast: From Seattle to the Spirit Realm: P.L. Hampton’s Journey With “Shadowland”

Lisa Unger Puts a Spin on the Haunted House Novel in “The New Couple in 5B”

New Grimdark Fantasy Full of Nuanced Characters, Action and Trauma

Pretty, Pink, and Poisonous: The “Pink Horror” Era

Which Witch Book Will Cast a Spell on You?

8 Scarily Good Reads for Friday the 13th

BookTrib Giveaway: A Witch’s Race to Stuff a Demonic Genie Back Into the Bottle

Here There Be Witches … and Demons

Holly Black’s Adult Debut, “Book of Night,” Introduces a World of Irresistable Shadow Magic

Philippines Folklore Takes Center Stage In Terrifying Paranormal Novel

Howling Hearts Won’t Be Denied in Shapeshifting Paranormal Romance “Skinwalkers”

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