Gore and More discussion

The month of October. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. The leaves are falling leaving the skeletons of the trees behind. Pumpkins, sweaters, and the chilly wind blowing like a breeze across a grave. It all leads to Halloween, the holiday where all things scary come out. October is our favorite month and we want our group read to reflect all things that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.

So, please nominate the scariest read that you know. It can be from any author (as always, please don't nominate your own work). Nominations will be collected until September 25th at the stroke of midnight!

The Summer I Died by Ryan C Thomas way very vivid and kept me on the edge constantly but never really found a book that truly scared me. Hopefully someone can mention one that will....

Dang. This is kind of hard. I can only say that two books ever really scared me and I'm pretty sure they won't be the majority's cup of tea. I'm going to have to think on it a bit and see what others come up with.

I am going for the haunted house story and nominating Hell House

Both very scary

We're currently reading 'Salem's Lot for the September Group Read. So, that nixes that one, but Let The Right One certainly would be a good choice.

Not sure we need them, but I second Let the Right One In. It's a new take on the vampire and was chilling, but also made me feel sympathy when I didn't want to. That's scary to me!

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I second . And I would like to suggest .

I'm going to throw a couple tension-filled wild rides into the ring.

Animosity by James Newman

The Rain Dancers by Greg F. Gifune

Ghost Story is a classic in the horror genre and one book every horror fan should read. If you haven't read it, here is your chance to read it with a group. If you have seen the movie be aware that the movie in not 1/10 of what the book is.

I'm also tossing in a very sick and twisted read from Gary Braunbeck. if you have never read Braunbeck, this book is a fantastic place to start.


Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Prodigal Blues by Gary Braunbeck

How about or a classic,

The Damnation Game is excellent, one of my all time favourite books.

I'm going for a classic next month!
Great Tales of Horror
Just bought it at B&N yesterday!

I will say that the ONLY book/ movie that TRULY scared me was and still is The Excorcist. That being said, I am hoping for some new suggestions that will literally keep me up at night, afraid to fall asleep alone...especially during this time of year!! Please help! :) Thank you!

I nominate .

When it comes to October and Halloween I want a straight shot of nightmare fuel and that's hard to find. This wasn't one I was thinking of before but it fits the bill.

I couple of books that have been suggested do look good and I have added to my to-read list.

Kevin wrote: "Ghost Story is a classic in the horror genre and one book every horror fan should read. If you haven't read it, here is your chance to read it with a group. If you have seen the movie be aware that..."

Ghost Story is on my list to read.

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Kelly wrote: "Ok, so bear with me... Can someone please let me know how you post the cover of the book in your comments? I am new to this, so please be patient.... THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!! :)"

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Kirstin wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Ok, so bear with me... Can someone please let me know how you post the cover of the book in your comments? I am new to this, so please be patient.... THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!! :)"

Whe..." GREAT!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! :)

I have had Hell House on my list for a long time. I am going to second that one.

Let the Right One In Is such a unique vampire story! And boy, are some parts pretty sick (in a good way)....even the sexual episodes are stomach curdling! I've only read the first tiny bit, but it grabs you.....and one gigantic plus....this author knows how to write--well!

I'm new here folks, but I love a good book read. Ghost Story is on my TBR, it would be fun to read it with a group.

I'd love to read Let the Right One In, and I've seen some requests for two books I've already read, Hell House and The Damnation Game, which I would gladly read again. Both are excellent!