Jeremiah Paddock

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Out of Aztlan
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Out of Aztlan

V Castro | HORROR,  Nov 04, 2022

Colorful and complex language paired with an edgy tone and mystical plotlines make this an easy choice for acquisition departments. Some good suggestions for read-alikes include Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, Other Terrors: An Inclusive Anthology edited by Vince A. Liaguno and Rena Mason, and Both Sides: Stories From the Border edited by Gabino Iglesias.
How To Sell a Haunted House

How To Sell a Haunted House

Grady Hendrix | HORROR,  Nov 01, 2022

A must-have for any library that will appeal to a broad audience. Hendrix is a best-seller for a reason, and this new novel shows he is only getting better with age. Some excellent read-alikes to recommend are Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw, The Invited by Jennifer McMahon, and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Dear Diary: Run Like Hell
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Dear Diary: Run Like Hell

James A. Moore | HORROR,  Nov 01, 2022

Moore has pulled off a home run with this wonderfully written book. Recommend to readers who like the “Sandman Slim” series by Richard Kadrey and Billy Summers by Stephen King.
The Black Maybe: Liminal Stories
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The Black Maybe: Liminal Stories

Attila Veres | HORROR,  Sep 01, 2022

An excellent addition for libraries looking to expand their horror collection with gripping and innovative content.
Such Sharp Teeth

Such Sharp Teeth

Rachel Harrison | HORROR,  Aug 01, 2022

Any library looking to acquire a gut punch of a horror novel that will appeal to a broad audience would do well to add this to their collection. It will also appeal to fans of Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones and Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado.
Black Tide
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Black Tide

KC Jones | HORROR,  Apr 01, 2022

Excellent writing, a consuming plot, and relatable characters make this an easy recommendation for library collection where sf/horror circulates well.
Lamella
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Lamella

Max Halper | HORROR,  Dec 17, 2021

An excellent addition to any library looking to acquire intriguing horror material with broad appeal. Recommend to fans of For Mike, by Shelley Sykes, or The Changeling, by Victor LaValle.
Body Horror: Squirmy Scares | Reader’s Shelf

Body Horror: Squirmy Scares | Reader’s Shelf

Jeremiah Paddock,  Oct 18, 2021

Body horror has been a staple of the horror genre starting as far back as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The fear of damage to one’s body and the transformation or destruction of one’s wholeness or identity are features of this subgenre, where the focus is the violation of the human body. It can range from beautiful and haunting to an absolute gore fest. Many contemporary titles incorporate aspects of body horror so readily that sometimes it is taken for granted, but these selections put those elements of the storytelling front and center.

Blood & Bone: An Anthology of Body Horror by Women and Non-Binary Writers
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Blood & Bone: An Anthology of Body Horror by Women and Non-Binary Writers

| HORROR,  Oct 15, 2021

An important addition to any horror collection but especially for libraries looking to diversify. Recommend to readers of Ellen Datlow’s collection Body Shocks, and Trigger Warning: Body Horror edited by Desiree Baltisberger.
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