Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
A bi-weekly book podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction
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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.
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
- Monsters We Hav...
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 your bedroom? Find out when we break ...
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 LaRocca
- Devil...
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 Kennedy
- When the Wolf Comes Home b...
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.
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 Vampire by ...
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.
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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 Lois Dunc...
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
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 When All ...
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
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 Street book?
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 Lived in the ...
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 by Layne Fargo
- "Descent" by Ca...
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 by Rachel...
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...
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 (epi...
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
- Hot Singles in ...
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/
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