60 ratings | 2 reviews | avg rating:4.78

Alex Matsuo’s Followers (34)

Alex’s Bookshelves

to-read (33)
currently-reading (19)
read (58)
did-not-finish (0)

Alex’s Friends (302)

Allison Church

432 books | 154 friends

Cynthia

201 books | 289 friends

Corinne Phillips

2,256 books | 251 friends

Rosalie-Dawn Pollock

952 books | 72 friends

Deborah

9,849 books | 1,319 friends

Richard Thompson

3,863 books | 347 friends

Lord Beardsley

807 books | 218 friends

J. Elliott

1,334 books | 65 friends

More friends…

Alex Matsuo

Goodreads Author

Born

in The United States

Website

http://www.alexmatsuo.com

Twitter

TheSpookyStuff

Genre

Paranormal, Nonfiction, Art

Influences

Emily Dickinson, Emily Bronte, Debra Robinson, Charlotte Bronte, Robin ...more

Member Since

June 2014

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/thespookystuff

edit data

Alex Matsuo is a paranormal researcher, singer, and author. She is the founder of the Association of Paranormal Study and runs the blog and YouTube channel, “The Spooky Suff.” If it’s weird, spooky, unusual, scary, macabre, or haunted, she wants to write and talk about it!

Alex was recently seen on "Haunted Hospitals" and Travel Channel’s “Most Terrifying Places in America.” . Alex has written several books about the paranormal including, One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting, The Brave Mortal’s Guide to Ghost Hunting, The Haunting of the Tenth Avenue Theatre, More than Ghosts: A Guide to Working Residential Cases in the Paranormal Field, and The Haunted Actor.

Alex holds an MA in theatre from San Diego State University and currently resides in A ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Alex Matsuo questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Alex Matsuo’s books

Average rating: 4.24 · 156 ratings · 39 reviews · 14 distinct works • Similar authors

	One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting by Alex Matsuo (Goodreads Author), Richard Estep (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.40 avg rating — 45 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Hamptonville Hauntings: Ghosts of the Trivette Clinic by Alex Matsuo (Goodreads Author), Mortellus (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.13 avg rating — 23 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Haunting of the Tenth Avenue Theater 3.91 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brave Mortal's Guide to Ghost Hunting 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Women of the Paranormal Volume I: A Brief History by Alex Matsuo (Goodreads Author), Amanda R. Woomer (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Haunted Northern Virginia 3.54 avg rating — 13 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	More than Ghosts: A Guide to Working Residential Cases in the Paranormal Field by Alex Matsuo (Goodreads Author), Bill Wilkens Jr. (Foreword) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Haunted Actor: An Exploration of Supernatural Belief Through Theatre it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10,000 Words: How to Increase Your Writing Speed, Build Your Confidence, and Find Your Voice 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paranormal Research Symposium 2024 Journal by Alex Matsuo (Goodreads Author), Joshua Cutchin, Timothy Renner (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Alex Matsuo…

189 posts
Alex Matsuo's Blog

When the Macabre Crosses the Line: Romanticizing Trauma in the Name of “Spooky”

Content Warning: This post discusses genocide, trauma-linked artifacts, and the ethics of handling historical items connected to violence. Reader discretion is advised. In the world of the paranormal, we’re no strangers to the darker side of history. We seek the haunted, the cursed, and the tragic. We explore cemeteries, visit battlefields, and attempt to communicate […]

The post appeared first on

Alex is Currently Reading

Alex Matsuo is currently reading

The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love

by Janet W. Hardy

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM

Alex Matsuo is currently reading

The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)

by R.F. Kuang (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Mar 03, 2026 04:44AM

Alex Matsuo is currently reading

Disco Witches of Fire Island

by Blair Fell (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Feb 19, 2026 06:33PM

rss
Alex’s Recent Updates

Alex Matsuo is now friends with Kristi Armbruster
May 15, 2026 11:58AM · like
Alex Matsuo rated a book it was amazing Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A life saver for anyone wanting to learning more about ENM and polyamory.
May 15, 2026 11:57AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Polysecure by Jessica Fern. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Polysecure by Jessica Fern <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Alex Matsuo wants to read Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships by Dedeker Winston (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:55AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Multiamory by Dedeker Winston. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Multiamory by Dedeker Winston <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Alex Matsuo is currently reading Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:55AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Polysecure by Jessica Fern. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Polysecure by Jessica Fern <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Alex Matsuo wants to read Polyamory in the 21st Century: Love and Intimacy with Multiple Partners by Deborah Anapol	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Polyamory in the 21st Century by Deborah Anapol. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Polyamory in the 21st Century by Deborah Anapol <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Alex Matsuo wants to read Stories From the Polycule: Real Life in Polyamorous Families by Elisabeth Sheff	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM · like
Alex Matsuo wants to read The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Relationships and Families by Elisabeth Sheff	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Polyamorists Next Door by Elisabeth Sheff. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Polyamorists Next Door by Elisabeth Sheff <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Alex Matsuo wants to read The Polyamory Breakup Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival by Kathy Labriola	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM · like
Alex Matsuo wants to read Love Without Emergency: I Want This but I Feel Like I'm Going to Die: Writings on Trauma, Attachment, and Polyamory by Clementine Morrigan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM · like
Alex Matsuo wants to read Designer Relationships: A Guide to Happy Monogamy, Positive Polyamory, and Optimistic Open Relationships by Mark A. Michaels (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 24, 2026 06:54AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Designer Relationships by Mark A. Michaels. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Designer Relationships by Mark A. Michaels <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Alex's books…

Quotes by Alex Matsuo (?)

“The funny thing about almost dying is that there’s a trope that you now appreciate life, you’re happier, and you constantly live life to the fullest.”
― Alex Matsuo, One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting

0 likes

“I’m sure I looked like deer caught in the headlights. I didn’t know what the heck was going on.”
― Alex Matsuo, One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting

0 likes

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
All things Fandom: OT: 2015 ConCarolinas Authors	3	23	Mar 21, 2015 08:02AM
All things Fandom: OT: 2016 ConCarolinas Authors	14	22	May 30, 2016 07:59AM
All things Fandom: 2017 ConCarolinas Authors	5	16	May 30, 2017 08:09AM
All things Fandom: 2018 ConCarolinas Authors	2	14	May 07, 2018 01:35PM
The Lost Challenges: Reading the Seasons - Fall 2022	81	79	Dec 31, 2022 12:36PM
Turn of a Page: Kellene's Musicals-Complete	142	24	Feb 19, 2023 07:55AM
The Lost Challenges: The Legend Of Santa Claus	85	76	Mar 07, 2023 03:37AM
The Lost Challenges: Weekly Wonder 2022	89	130	Apr 30, 2023 01:37PM

More…

Alex’s Friend Comments

No comments have been added yet.

Alex Matsuo’s Followers (34)

Alex’s Bookshelves

Alex’s Friends (302)

Alex Matsuo

Goodreads Author

Learn more
Ask the Author

Popular Answered Questions

Combine Editions
Alex Matsuo’s books

189 posts
Alex Matsuo's Blog

When the Macabre Crosses the Line: Romanticizing Trauma in the Name of “Spooky”

Alex is Currently Reading

rss
Alex’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Polysecure by Jessica Fern

See a Problem?

Preview — Multiamory by Dedeker Winston

See a Problem?

Preview — Polysecure by Jessica Fern

See a Problem?

Preview — Polyamory in the 21st Century by Deborah Anapol

See a Problem?

Preview — The Polyamorists Next Door by Elisabeth Sheff

See a Problem?

Preview — Designer Relationships by Mark A. Michaels

Topics Mentioning This Author

recent posts
Alex’s Groups

Alex’s Friend Comments

Alex Matsuo’s Followers (34)

Alex Matsuo

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssAlex’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Polysecure by Jessica Fern

See a Problem?

Preview — Multiamory by Dedeker Winston

See a Problem?

Preview — Polysecure by Jessica Fern

See a Problem?

Preview — Polyamory in the 21st Century by Deborah Anapol

See a Problem?

Preview — The Polyamorists Next Door by Elisabeth Sheff

See a Problem?

Preview — Designer Relationships by Mark A. Michaels

Topics Mentioning This Author

rss
Alex’s Recent Updates