Jenea Lyles, a full-time graduate student and horror movie fan, joins the show discussing her interest in spine-tingling and scary reads for the fall. They explore different genres, including fantasy horror, and recommend books like 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'The Library at Mount Char'. They also discuss Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower' and share their enthusiasm for the Halloween season. The episode concludes with book recommendations and gratitude towards the guest.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a chilling tale that explores the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural, as a group of guests grapple with their fears in a haunted house.
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins is a dark and whimsical novel that delves into the mysteries of a library where people with extraordinary powers must navigate dangerous secrets and face powerful forces to uncover the truth.
Deep dives
A Haunting Tale of Mystery and Ghosts
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a chilling story about a group of guests invited to a haunted house to investigate its supernatural happenings. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the house, they must confront their own fears and the question of whether the ghosts they encounter are real or figments of their imagination.
Dark Whimsy and Horror Combine
The library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins is a dark and whimsical novel that follows a group of people with extraordinary powers who were raised in a mysterious library. When their father-figure goes missing, they must navigate the dangerous secrets hidden within the library and battle against powerful forces to uncover the truth.
Fast-paced Sirens and Greek Adventure
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant is a thrilling and fast-paced tale of terror set in the depths of the ocean. A group of researchers embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about deadly mermaids, but they soon find themselves in a terrifying fight for survival as the creatures prove to be more deadly than they could have ever imagined.
Zombies and Civil War in Dread Nation
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland is an action-packed and thought-provoking novel set in an alternate history where the Civil War ended due to a zombie apocalypse. The story follows a young black woman named Jane, who is trained to fight the undead and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that could alter the course of history. With its unique blend of history, horror, and social commentary, this book is an intriguing and thrilling read.
Seasonal reading means different things to different readers, and today's guest is searching for spine-tingling, scary reads for her fall selections.
Jenea Lyles is a full-time graduate student and a devoted horror movie fan. She's happy to be recovering from a reading slump, and right now, she's looking for more stories on the scarier side into her reading life. She's dabbled in reading spine-tingling tales before, but knows there's a lot more out there to explore.
Anne will help Jenea assemble a stack of titles that feel just right for Halloween season, while still making room for a little bit of whimsy. Find the full list of the books mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/401.