So, this novel won a Pulitzer for fiction and, apparently, it's the first piece of horror literature to receive the award since 2007 (Cormac McCarthy's The Road won that year).

You know what? I get the frickin' hype.

And, this book is phenomenal, its formatting is so unique, so unusual, and it takes some getting used to but by the second chapter you're down in the trenches yourself, and you're struggling through barbed wire, mud, and s***, and all to witness the most beautiful thing you've yet seen, and this thing is glowing, and this thing is decadent, and then you hear the guns in the background and feel ichor hot on your face, and then you're nose first in the novel, and you're sniffing the pages to remind yourself you're not at war, you're at home,

And,

And,

And,

And thank God you're at home reading this novel, and not out in the trenches.

Has anyone else read this? What'd you think?

This has been an AMAZING year of some horror reads for a reader not normally into this sort of thing. So far I've read:

1. Between Two Fires by Christopher Buelhman

2. King Sorrow by Joe Hill

3. Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian

4. The Boatman by Alex Grecian

What are some other books you'd recommend?

September 6 is National Read A Book Day! Im reading “Tender is the Flesh” for book club! What are you reading? And what made you pick it?

Have heard really good things about this book, very excited. So how did everyone like it ?

It’s finally time I read this. Anyone else reading some horrors for October?

*EDIT*
It was brought to my attention by a very concerned redditor with a superiority complex and penchant for punching down on others who make honest but minuscule mistakes, that I did indeed misspell Mr. BueHlman’s name in the title by not including the H.
My apologies to anyone that finds it nothing short of a crime against humanity.

Idk if it was my current mood or what but I really enjoyed this book.

Between Two Fires… nope😑, The Black Tongue Thief… nope😑.

I decided to give Christopher Buehlman 1 more chance bc I’m in this “hey let’s try out horror and I like vampire stories” kind of mind set currently, I’m so glad I did.

I loved the characters, the blunt violence and the evilness. It was a good one. Purely only my opinion, mileage may vary.

Taking the advice and reading before I continue with Wolves of the Calla!.

I’m usually a Stephen king girlie. But bought this book on a whim and I only started it yesterday and I’m already 134 pages in and really loving it..

Please don’t anyone spoil it for me. Did anyone else read this book and find it enjoyable

This was magnificently disturbing and EXACTY what I want from a spooky season read.
This is not for the faint of heart. Lots of SA, incredibly descriptive body mutilation, mentions of child SA abuse and animal abuse, but wow, this was intense front to back.
I really loved this and was my first introduction to Mo Hayder’s writing and now I want to invest more time into their other books.
What’s y’all’s thoughts on this and other stuff from Mo Hayder?

This was a cool copy I stumbled across at Costco a while back. Remember when Costco used to have just tables and tables of books and PC games? What a time.

I keep book hopping, which is entirely my fault; I’m a writer, and every time I read, I immediately get inspired and the itch to write, so almost within minutes of starting, I drop the book and run to start writing LOL.

An exception to this is audio books. I listen to those while I cook for my family every day. That’s Jane Austen right now, though XD

This was inspired recently though by these shorts I keep seeing suddenly on YouTube that I am OBSESSED with. It’s for Dracula 2025, which I have not even seen, but the shorts…

Holy cow.

They show scenes from the movie to Enya’s music, and good. Lord. The romantic yearning is something I have not experienced in a long time. Literally obsessed. I would kill for any and all recommendations that match these vibes.

Does anyone else feel like we’ve lost the art of romantic yearning? Sexual yearning sure, there’s LOADS of that. But romantic yearning? Like the way he looks at her????? That relief, like it’s almost holy. Like oh my god. Literally any recommendations, please, ESPECIALLY in that time period.

Edit: I forgot to add if you could specify in you reply if it's for paperback, hardcover or both :) thanks.

Specifically when it comes about book printed on demand. I'm an amateur who'd like to try to selfpublish one as a hobby, and I'm curious about your feedback.

I've tried both and I have a personal preference but I'd like to see if there is a consensus or not.

Thanks in advance for your help and feedback!

"How blessed are some people, whose lives have no fears, no dreads; to whom sleep is a blessing that comes nightly, and brings nothing but sweet dreams."

I just finished Chapter 11. I like the format of the book. I almost wish each entry had a different font or design to increase the feeling of reading different personal records.

I also like how the writing is simple without losing craft. It is descriptive enough to let the reader appreciate and have a sense of the environment and lives of the characters.

Hoping to see your thoughts, but please hide any spoilers!

Reading King Sorrow. I’m absolutely delighted by this book so far. Decided I’d bring my Kindle with me to the bar and read during intermission for the Penguins game. What are you guys reading??

I just finished Doll Parts for the second time yesterday and now I’m reading Love Sick. Have you read any of Luana Vecchio’s other works or comics/graphic novels similar? And what do you think?
Honestly so far I’m not impressed. I enjoyed Doll Kills for the aspect of watching a character go through their life and “descent” but I wasn’t really able to connect with Maddie deeply. I felt that there book left more to be desired. I wish I really had a more closer and deeper look into why Maddie makes the choices she does. The depth of the isolation she felt didn’t really seem conveyed that well, and I wish her failed attempts at connecting with others were explored more.

Even though Doll Parts comes after Love Sick in publication technically it’s a prequel so I think the books can be read in any order. I hope my experience with Love Sick isn’t affected as a result of reading Doll Parts first.

I’m trying to break into comics and graphic novels so give me suggestions. If you have any.

I love good books that takes place in insane asylums (The Silent Patient is outstanding). What are some of yours? Why sets them apart from other horror you might have read?