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21 Books for a Spooky Summerween

FICTION

THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER

by Stephen Graham Jones

A weirdly satisfying and bloody reckoning with some of America’s most shameful history. Full review >

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FICTION

THE HOUNDING

by Xenobe Purvis

Purvis’ suspenseful and sure-footed debut breathes vivid life into its arresting concept. Full review >

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FICTION

THE BEWITCHING

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Suspenseful and terrifying; Moreno-Garcia hits it out of the park yet again. Full review >

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FICTION

I GAVE YOU EYES AND YOU LOOKED TOWARD DARKNESS

by Irene Solà ; translated by Mara Faye Lethem

A fabulous achievement, at once sweeping and sly, raunchy and richly compelling. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

HOUSE OF THE BEAST

by Michelle Wong

An impassioned story about rage, revenge, and how love can lay it to rest. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

KILLER ON THE ROAD / THE BABYSITTER LIVES

by Stephen Graham Jones

An acquired taste that’s much like the rest of the author’s body of work: bloody, terrifying, triumphant. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BAD CREEK

by Peyton June

A creepy and thrilling mystery that skillfully includes timely social commentary. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BEASTS

by Ingvild Bjerkeland ; translated by Rosie Hedger

Dark and achingly upsetting; highly appealing for a great many horror readers, new and old. Full review >

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