Podcast appearances and mentions of Josh Malerman

Recorded Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Book talk begins at 28:40 Colorwork KAL info - you'll find it HERE Come join our Virtual Knitting Group - all the info is HERE EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: NoCKRs - April 10-13, 2025 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Bring a chair and lunch!  Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together - September 18-21, 2025 at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Centre on Zephyr Cove, Nevada   KNITTING Barb has finished: 2 Knit Knockers Bankhead hat #33 using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Tracie finished: 4 Knitted Knockers Raise the Woof by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport in Spock Puppet and 5 others Cat Hoodie from Clothing Bundle II by Barbara Prime in Emma's Yarn Super Silky in Oops I Did It Again Izzy Knitted Comfort Doll by Shirley O'Conner Emotional Support Little Chickie  by Annette Corsino in Plymouth Encore Barb is still working on: Garter Stitch Scarf using a Sirdar Colourwheel Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway and one in the Natural colorway Tracie has cast on:  Colorwork Dip  by SuviKnits in The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Juicy in Sunday Mimosa and The Sapphire Empress Loose Ends project Textured Sweater in off-white wool   Tracie has frogged :   Socks in LMFA SHOW Stopper in the Shantay You Stay colorway held double on size 2 BOOKS Tracie has read: The Vanishing at Smokestack Hollow: A Missing Family, a Desperate Plan, and an Unsolved Mystery  by Jake Anderson - 4 stars Family Family by Lauren Frankel - 3 1/2 stars Deep South by Nevada Barr - 4 stars Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex True Biz by Sara Nović - 4 1/2 stars   Barb has read: Bird Box (Bird Box #1) by Josh Malerman - 4 stars The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue - 3.5 stars The Last Juror by John Grisham - 5 stars     Barb talked about the Big Bear Live Eagle Nest Cam

Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.This week, join moderator/book reviewer George Dunn and authors Josh Malerman, Philip Fraccasi, Gemma Amor, Cynthia Pelayo and Jenny Keifer for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Jump Scares: How to Create Shocking Horror on the Page".SUPPORT THE SHOW:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC:Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFXOutro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion

Who's that talking to you through your AirPods? Is it the Book Squad, or is it Other Mommy? Join us as we discuss Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. We talk about the novel's POV and try to figure out what Other Mommy actually is. Plus, Mary gives us a children's lit lesson! Go see The Monkey and tune in for our next Othersode on March 4th. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on March 18th about Entitlement by Rumaan Alam.We would like to extend an extra special thanks to Benjamin Mitchell for his editorial assistance.TOC:30 – Welcome, everyone!11:20 – Book intro12:40 – Stop crediting Neil Gaiman17:45 – POV30:02 – Other mommy39:20 – The end?1:09:47 – Ratings!1:16:56 – One of Our Kind feedback1:22:54 – What's up next?

Returning guests and two of our favorite authors, Grady Hendrix and Clay McLeod Chapman, join us to talk about The Craft. We talk about our experience with the film and try to dissect what it's really saying about witches. Then we have a spoiler-free chat with Grady and Clay about their newest books, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, respectively. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman on February 18th. Then go see The Monkey for our next Othersode on March 4th!TOC:30 – WELCOME to Clay and Grady! 9:16 – Movie intro12:00 – Previous experience with the film23:22 – What is this movie trying to say about witches? What's any story trying to say about witches1:07:00 – Interview with Clay and Grady about their new books1:54:00 – What's up next?Emily's The Craft: Legacy Blog: https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/10-weeks-of-spooktober-the-craft-legacy-week-10-of-10

Come with us to a utopian (?) community as we discuss One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon. We talk about the responses to the book from POC readers (our standard disclaimer: we are white ladies), the book's ending, class and characters, and comparisons to similar stories. Tune in on February 4 for a special Othersode on The Craft, featuring guests Grady Hendrix and Clay McLeod Chapman. We'll also talk to them about their newest books, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, respectively. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman on February 18. There's still time to enter our giveaway to win three signed books and an audiobook! Visit our Instagram and see pinned post for details!TOC:30–hello and welcome!13:42–book description15:21–what Black readers said24:00–what's the ending?44:25–class56:23– characters1:01:16–comparisons to other similar stories1:06:52–ratings1:13:52–feedback!1:23:18–what's up next?

Vamos às reviews relâmpago do que lemos de setembro a dezembro de 2024, na nossa escala habitual de Comprar, Kobo, e Cagar? Livros mencionados: - Os Detalhes, Ia Genberg (02:04) - All the Water in the World, Eiren Caffall (02:38) - A Novel Love Story, Ashley Poston (07:34) - ⁠A Malnascida, Beatrice Salvioni (08:16) - Just Last Night, Mhairi McFarlane (08:50) - Vista Chinesa, Tatiana Salem Levy (09:16) - ⁠Solitária, Eliana Alves Cruz (09:46) - Good Material (Bom Partido), Dolly Alderton (10:07) - I Love Dick, Chris Kraus (10:40) - And How Does That Make You Feel?: Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Therapy, Joshua Fletcher (11:05) - No Tempo das Cerejas, Célia Correia Loureiro (11:48) - The Weekend, Charlotte Wood (12:38) - ⁠Incidents Around the House, Josh Malerman (13:43) - This Summer Will Be Different (Este Verão Vai ser Diferente), Carley Fortune (14:40) - Triste Tigre, Neige Sinno (15:22) - Ariadne, Jennifer Saint (16:40) - Freckles, Cecelia Ahern (17:22) - Ruthless Vows (Promessas Cruéis), Rebecca Ross (18:11) - Um Lobo no Quarto, Valentina Silva Ferreira (19:02) - A Cicatriz, Maria Francisca Gama (19:52) - ⁠Deus Pátria Família, Hugo Gonçalves (20:02) - Elena Knows, Claudia Piñeiro (21:27) - Stay True (Lealdade), Hua Hsu (22:44) - Um Dedo Borrado de Tinta, Histórias de Quem Não Pôde Aprender a Ler, Catarina Gomes (23:50) - Intermezzo, Sally Rooney (25:15) - Hidden Pictures (Desenhos Ocultos), Jason Rekulak (25:51) - Brutes, Dizz Tate (26:48) - Savor It (Quando o Verão Terminar…), Tarah DeWitt (27:28) - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (Conduz o Teu Arado sobre os Ossos dos Mortos), Olga Tokarczuk (28:32) - The Bee Sting (A Picada de Abelha), Paul Murray (29:25) - Notes on Heartbreak (Notas sobre Corações Partidos), Annie Lord (29:49) - The Burnout, Sophie Kinsella (31:37) - Descansos, Susana Amaro Velho (31:53) - The Happy Couple (O Casal Feliz), Naoise Dolan (32:34) - The List, Yomi Adegoke (33:03) - Pequena Coreografia do Adeus & O Peso do Pássaro Morto, Aline Bei (34:32) - Nettle & Bone, T. Kingfisher (34:41) - The Third Gilmore Girl, Kelly Bishop (35:14) - The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox (O Estranho Desaparecimento de Esme Lennox), Maggie O'Farrell (35:50) - Orbital, Samantha Harvey (36:29) - Diálogos Para o Fim do Mundo, Joana Bértholo (37:31) - The Ministry of Time (O Ministério do Tempo), Kaliane Bradley (37:57) - White Nights (Noites Brancas), Fyodor Dostoyevsky (38:21) - One Day in December (Um Dia em Dezembro), Josie Silver (38:53) - Graveyard Shift, M. L. Rio (39:27) - Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver (40:26) - We Used to Live Here, Marcus Kliewer (41:11) - Holiday Romance (Romance de Férias), Catherine Walsh (41:59) - A Origem dos Dias, Miguel D'Alte (42:38) - Snowed In, Catherine Walsh (43:02) - Ruído, Lisboa, uma cidade que não se cala, João Pedro Pincha (43:41) - Kiss Her Once for Me, Alison Cochrun (44:37) - ⁠Também os Brancos Sabem Dançar, Kalaf Epalanga (45:16) - The Fall of the House of Usher (A Queda da Casa de Usher), Edgar Allan Poe (45:56) - What Moves the Dead, T. Kingfisher (46:15) - A Sunny Place for Shady People (Um Lugar Luminoso para Gente Sombria), Mariana Enríquez (46:59) - There Are Rivers in the Sky, Elif Shafak (47:43) - Family Meal, Bryan Washington (48:07) - ⁠Querida Tia, Valérie Perrin (48:33) - The Wood at Midwinter, Susanna Clarke (49:07) - ⁠O Amor e Sua Fome, Lorena Portela (49:46) - Para Onde Vão os Guarda-Chuvas, Afonso Cruz (50:19) - Não Fossem as Sílabas do Sábado, Mariana Salomão Carrara (50:36) - Earth, John Boyne (51:06) - ⁠Melhor Não Contar, Tatiana Salem Levy (51:25) - Rodham, Curtis Sittenfeld (52:05) - ⁠A Educação Física, Joana Mosi (53:43) - Marigold e Rose, Louise Glück (54:23) ________________ Falem connosco: livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos em: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva // www.instagram.com/ritadanova Identidade visual: Mariana Cardoso (marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com) Genérico: Vitor Carraca Teixeira (www.instagram.com/oputovitor)

Stephen Graham Jones should need little introduction. He was the guest on the 13th episode of this podcast, talking about his horror masterpiece The Only Good Indian. He was also on a panel episode with Paul Tremblay and Josh Malerman talking about one of our favorite topics Basketball. Very excited to point out that I got to be Stpehen's first interview on this incredible vampire novel Buffalo Hunter Hunter. In this conversation we talk about Stpehen's Vampire class that inspired this book, his process on it, some of our favorite vampire classics and of course the forthcoming novel (out 3/18/25). We stay mostly spoiler free, but I give a warning before we go deeper into the themes and the final act. Buffalo Hunter Hunter was one of the best reads I had last year. One of the new releases I consider a masterpiece. Very excited to offer this episode. •You can find my books here: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW •And me here: Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_Agranoff Twitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor Blog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

Get Clay's books here!Welcome to my new show, Couchsurfing Critics!The ever-talented and amazing Clay McLeod Chapman has returned for another epic round of conversation with yours truly. This time, we're smashing duration records and defying interview conventions. It is, I would say, the closest to just us grabbing coffee and chatting that we could have hoped for, and I am very pleased with the result. For those of you looking for a concentrated discussion of Clay's delicious upcoming release WAKE UP AND OPEN YOUR EYES, might I direct you elsewhere. But! If you want to know what we think about some of the best authors working today, our thoughts on looking at people's book shelves, and some getting really serious about cancer and the pitfalls of belonging to a family, I've got just what the doctor ordered. (and apparently for Nat Cassidy the doctor ordered some Beano, because he is certainly labeled a car farter in this episode. Sorry Nat. I think it was out of love?)In addition to Clay's amazing examination of the culture of radicalization in contemporary America, I would like to recommend that you listen to his top quality podcast called FEARMONGERS. He gets on the best of horror guests, has delightful conversations, and even cajoles them into reading for us all. It's a great little library-backed bit of entertainment.Coming up on The ARC PartyI've got a lot on the books for the next few weeks. I will be recording a discussion with Eric LaRocca in a few days to support the release of his new novel AT DARK I BECOME LOATHSOME, which everyone needs to read. It's grief horror done so so so so so so so well. Also, I'll be talking with Craig Clevenger about the reissue of his debut novel THE CONTORTIONIST'S HANDBOOK. I'm really stoked about this one, as it's been one of my favorites for a while now.I've just recently confirmed with Chuck Wendig that he will be joining me at some point to discuss THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, which I loved!I am planning something called MALERMONTH, where I have on a guest or guests to talk about some awesome Josh Malerman novels, including hopefully DAPHNE, PEARL, and maybe another. GOBLIN? We'll see. I've also started talks with Cynthia Pelayo's representation, and have some tentative plans with Joshua Hull, and many more. I'm also very excited for Shortwave Publishing's first quarterly shipment for 2025 to its Kickstarter backers. The box looks insane and I'm so excited! I'm so scared!Finally for you YouTuberssssss: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

The 3rd annual favorite reads of the year podcast with my oldest book nerd friend Judge Marc Rothenberg. We go through our favorite Retro Reads, Non-fiction, and new releases. Featuring books from Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, Sarah Langan, and many more. Two hours of book nerding. •You can find my books here: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW •And me here: Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_Agranoff Twitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor Blog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

Send us a text14:00 - Mistaken Identity by Don & Susie Van Run and Newell, Colleen, & Whitney Cerak with Mark Tabb18:00 - Daphne by Josh Malerman 18:46 - Spin A Black Yarn by Josh Malerman 27:50 - Knife Of Dreams by Robert Jordan 31:17 - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 38:31 - The Long Walk by Stephen King *spoilers52:18 - The Watchers by A. M. Shine 55:21 - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer/ The Watcher Netflix Series59:22 - Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell 59:54 - Stay In The Light by A. M. Shine 1:02:59 - Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 1:06:37 - Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo1:10:54 - Feathers Floating Through Ember by Trinity Dunn (2)1:11:33 - Daphne by Josh Malerman 1:15:40 - Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter Of Terror Vol. 1Support the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

Send us a text1:30 - Scarlet (2) by Marissa Meyer/ Cinder by Marissa Meyer 16:55 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 17:10 - Knife Of Dreams by Robert Jordan 18:10 - Crossroads Of Twilight by Robert Jordan 18:13 - Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling 24:24 - Spin A Black Yarn by Josh Malerman (5 Novellas) / We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 41:50 - Daphne by Josh Malerman/Goblin by Josh Malerman 43:00 - The Watchers by A. M. Shine44:02 - Feathers Floating Through Ember by Trinity Dunn 44:40 - The Long Walk by Stephen King 52:00 - Rage by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King 52:46 - Daphne by Josh Malerman 53:14 - I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones 54:24 - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Support the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

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Hey bookworms! Did you miss us? We're back with a supersized episode of My Sister's TBR, packed with bookish goodness to make up for our brief hiatus. In this episode, we're diving deep into our September reads, sharing our thoughts on the spooky Featured Read, "The Hollow Places" by T. Kingfisher, and giving you a sneak peek into what we're currently reading.Catching Up and Bookish NewsWe know it's been a while since our last episode, but life threw us a few curveballs with tech issues, medical appointments, and birthday celebrations. But we're back in action now, and we're excited to chat with you about all things bookish.First up, we've got some exciting news for fans of Freida McFadden, Colleen Hoover, and Elle Kennedy: their books are getting screen adaptations! We're also thrilled about the new J.K. Rowling illustrated book, "Christmas at Hogwarts," which is sure to be a must-have for any Harry Potter fan.September ReadsDespite a busy month, we managed to squeeze in some fantastic reads. Stacey devoured the spooky Featured Read, "The Hollow Places," and also enjoyed the steamy Dramione fanfic "Sex and Occlumency." Rebecca ventured into the horror genre with "Giving Up the Ghost".We also had a few reading mishaps, including a one-star horror short story that left us feeling underwhelmed. But overall, September was a month filled with diverse reads!Featured Read: The Hollow PlacesOur deep dive into "The Hollow Places" was filled with laughter, chills, and thought-provoking insights. We discussed the book's strengths, such as its unique premise and relatable characters, as well as its weaknesses, like the repetitive nature of some scenes. We also touched on the inspiration behind the story, the classic horror novella "The Willows."Current Reads and October PreviewWe're currently reading a variety of books, including "House of Sky and Breath" by Sarah J. Maas, "One House Left" by Kendall Kulper, and "Incidents Around the House" by Josh Malerman. We're also looking forward to our October Featured Read, "The Pumpkin Spice Cafe" by Laurie Gilmore, which promises a cozy autumnal vibe.Join the ConversationWe hope you enjoyed this supersized episode of My Sister's TBR. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MySistersTBR for bookish content and updates. And be sure to tune in for our next episode, where we'll be back to our regular schedule with more book reviews, discussions, and fun.Happy reading, bookworms!My Sister's TBR is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to My Sister's TBR at www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe

Send us a text8:21 - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 10:08 - Whispering Willow Farm on YouTube 14:30 - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by JK Rowling / Crossroads Of Twilight by Robert Jordan 22:46 - The Last One by Will Dean 23:41 - The Last by Hanna Jameson 24:26 - The Shining by Stephen King / And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 26:33 - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel 27:54 - The Dog Stars by Peter Heller 31:27 - Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell 32:23 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman 38:34 - More Of Us To The West by Trinity Dunn 50:33 - Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian Support the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers content around murder, suicide, body gore, violence, and animal harm. Please be advised.   Welcome back to another episode of Did You Read The Book? ! Join me and my rock star of a guest, Julie McCulloch-Francis, as we kick off the spooky season and talk about classic Eldritch horror themes, the terrors of post apocalyptic living, and give emotional support to Julie as she goes on her biggest rant yet in Bird Box by Josh Malerman.   Our Recommendations Small Town Murders produced by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Last Podcast on the Left produced by Marcus Parks & Ben Kissel Twisted by Emily McIntire   Find Me Online If you like Did You Read The Book?, don't be shy and share with your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone else you see fit! You can also follow me on Twitter (@DYRTBPodcast), Threads, Facebook, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iTunes, Tune In/Alexa, Spotify, and Pandora!   About The Show Music composed and produced by Abek Cover art created by Jared Stokes Banner art and background design by IndigoLink Podcast production by Erin Palmer

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookish crafting and annotation gift sets Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: diving into research about why reading makes us better humans The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:24 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:11 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 5:47 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 5:51 - I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist 5:55 - Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist 6:28 - Annotation gift set by Mr. Pen and Selah 8:43 - Annotation Set option 2 9:38 - Our Current Reads 9:48 - Between Flowers and Bones by Carolyn Leiloglou (Kaytee) 9:53 - CR Season 6: Episode 4 10:41 - Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou 14:09 - Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (Meredith) 15:06 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman 15:10 - Daphne by Josh Malerman 15:34 - Coraline by Neil Gaiman 20:59 - Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak 21:01 - Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage 21:05 - We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 21:54 - Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne (Kaytee) 26:45 - The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni (Meredith) 28:05 - The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni 29:54 - The Five Temptations of a CEO by Patrick Lencioni 29:56 - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni 32:47 - Search by Michelle Huneven 34:13 - Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein (Kaytee) 37:38 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Meredith) 40:16 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 41:15 - Blackwell's UK 43:09 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 46:02 - CR Season 1: Episode 37 47:33 - How Reading Changes Us For The Better Some Stats: 49:26 - The average reading American reads 12 books per year.  49:50 - The average American spends just $35 on books per year. 50:17 - Reading can reduce our stress levels by 68% in just six minutes. 51:04 - Reading can reduce memory decline by 30% because it activates neural pathways and can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. 52:18 - Transportative fiction helps produce the most empathy in readers, but that empathy boost only lasts around 48 hours, so keep reading! 53:10 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes 54:31 - Audiobooks are reading! Studies have shown that audiobooks activate the same neural pathways and cognitive benefits as print reading. 54:50 - Research shows we are less impatient with audiobooks than print. 56:02 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 57:13 - Meet Us At The Fountain 57:19 - I wish people would celebrate their reading in new ways. (Kaytee) 57:36 - Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer 57:44 - Storygraph 58:01 - Favorite Books of the Year print - Etsy Shop 58:31 - I wish you would give annotating books a try. (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL comes to us from Bright Side Bookshop in Flagstaff, Arizona! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo is a two-time Bram Stoker award-winning writer, storyteller, and creator based in Chicago. Stephen King has Maine, Josh Malerman has Michigan and Cina is quickly becoming the voice of all this street-level crime and horror in Chicago. In this interview, we focus on her novel Forgotten Sisters. The novel combines horror, crime, and dark fairy tale vibes. We talk about Pelayo's influences, and the city of Chicago and go super deep into the writing process. The first 30 minutes is spoiler-free, after a warning we open it up— and go deep into this fantastic new writer. A great interview with an exciting writer •You can find my books here: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW •And me here: Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_Agranoff Twitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor Blog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

Send us a text8:35- Cabin Fever by Michael Smith and Jonathan Franklin 11:55- Adrift by Lisa Burdeau13:28- More Of Us To The West (Adrift Series 1) by Trinity Dunn16:40- The Last One by Will Dean 18:18- Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman 19:53- The Stranded by Sarah Daniels21:26- Lucy By The Sea by Elizabeth Strout 28:14- Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian 29:05- I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones/ The Only Good Indians by Ste hen Graham Jones 32:42- We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 32:49- Clown In A Cornfield by Adam Cesare 35:09- Goblin by Josh Malerman 37:20- The Pram by Joe Hill 38:39- Shark Heart by Emily Habeck/ If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura 40:00- Under The Dome by Stephen King 40:10- Big Bad by Chandler Baker/ It Waits In The Woods by Josh Malerman/ Best Of Luck by Jason Mott40:37- In Bloom by Paul Tremblay 42:10- Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy 42:19- Impact Winter (1) by Travis Beacham 42:59- The Galaxy And The Ground Within by Becky Chambers 43:18- A Closed And Common Orbit by Becky Chambers43:27- Record Of A Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers 44:11- Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by JK Rowling 44:46- The Last One by Will Dean45:16- Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Support the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli delve into Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman, a chilling tale told from the perspective of eight-year-old Bela. The story begins with Bela discovering an eerie entity in her closet, which she calls "Other Mommy." As time passes, the entity starts to appear more frequently, not just in her closet but throughout the house, with an unsettling request—Other Mommy persistently asks Bela if she can go into her heart. Join the besties as they discuss this spooky book and whether or not they would recommend! Support the showbecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

So many podcasts!I thought I could make one podcast episode where I talked to some folks who podcast about horror, and it would be a one-stop-shop for folks looking for a new favorite commute time killer (hmm. commute-time killer? commute time-killer?)Well, as is often the case, it wasn't until I was in the middle of it that I realized two things:* There are so many podcasts talking about horror books.* Podcasters love to talk - so my 15-20 minute target often ended up going way longer than that.* (I know I said two, but heck this deserves a bullet) There's a ton of podcasts where the only topic is Stephen King and his books.Episode OneClick above to check out the first episode, if you haven't already. For this first installment, You'll hear from Stephanie Gagnon from BOOKS IN THE FREEZER, followed by Michael David Wilson from THIS IS HORROR.The GuestsBooks In The Freezer - Stephanie GagnonThis is Books in the Freezer, a podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction. Our topical, bi-weekly episodes will cover those scary books that you might want to put in the freezer. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our recommendations!This Is Horror - Michael David WilsonThe This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 100 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.Episode TwoNeil McRobert kicks off the second episode, talking about his well respected podcast TALKING SCARED. Max Booth III follows, always fun to talk to Max, and we get into the various podcast projects they have going on. Finally, I included myself in this series - not out of vanity, but rather, in case a listener came to these episodes from an outside audience, I thought they might be curious about what I get up to at the ARC PARTY, so I brought in backup to interview me about this humble effort.The GuestsTalking Scared - Neil McRobertConversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favorite stories came from ... and what frightens the people who wrote them.Ghoulish & Dog Ears - Max Booth IIIGHOULISH is a weekly comedy podcast celebrating all things spooky, hosted by Max Booth III.DOG EARS is a podcast about publishing, writing, and dogs.The ARC Party - Robb Olson (with Ryan McRae interviewing)Your first look at upcoming books!My goal with the ARC Party is to connect readers with books before they release! Much of the success of a new book is connected to pre-orders and early sales numbers, but sometimes people don't hear about a book until long after it's been released.An episode typically consists of an author giving a quick description of their book, followed by a spoiler free discussion about it. We often talk about themes, characters, settings, etc.But I'm careful to not talk about anything that would ruin the reading experience!SubscribedHungry for more?I asked the internet for recommendations of podcasts that they like that talk about horror books, and here is a giant list of their responses. (descriptions borrowed and sometimes shortened from their websites)NOTE: I tried to focus on currently active podcasts and exclude any that seemed defunct, and I can't be 100% sure that all of these are still publishing episodes.* Behind Your Face There Is A Place: Host Johnny Compton has conversations with creative guests, broadly, but not strictly about one of three possible subjects: I LOVED THIS!, Author's Commentary, Studying the Scares.* Bleeding Page: A bi-weekly podcast wherein authors Chad Lutzke & Jason Brant discuss self-publishing dark fiction and the craft of writing with special guests.* Fearmongers: Bestselling author Clay McLeod Chapman hosts FEARMONGERS, featuring interviews with and readings by horror fiction's biggest stars.Produced in cooperation with Verso Studios at the Westport Library.* Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by science fiction author David Barr Kirtley. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking.* Killer Mediums: Horror Podcast hosted by author William Sterling, examining how horror tropes manifest across different mediums of entertainment. Let'ss Get Spooky!* Lifewriting: Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story.* Lovecraft E-Zine: A friendly horror podcast. Panelists are Bridgette Brenmark, Matthew Carpenter, Pete Rawlik, John Langan, Benjamin Handelman, Melissa Walsh, Michael DaBronzo, Stephen Mark Rainey, Alan Hughes, and Mike Davis.* Postcards From A Dying World: Postcards from a Dying has been my blog for the last decade with more than 1,000 book reviews to promotional bonuses for my fiction. This podcast feed collections all the audio bonus materials for the blog, interviews and will include a monthly digest of my book reviews.* She Wore Black: A gothic, mystery, and horror podcast.* Sley House Presents: Sley House Presents is a podcast offered by Sley House Publishing. Our episodes are dedicated to discussing the best in genre literature, interviewing notable professionals in the field, reviewing movies, producing radio dramas based on your favorite classic and new short stories, and deep dives into your favorite horror topics.And here are the ones that are, ostensibly, entirely focused on Stephen King and his writing:* Chat Sematary: Chat Sematary will dive into the works and adaptations of the King of Horror, Stephen King. Hosted by Deanna Chapman.* Dark Tower Palaver: Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King's Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, analyzed and discussed in order from the first line to the last. Come let's Palaver Gunslinger!* Derry Public Radio: Welcome to the basement of the Derry Civic Center. Pay no mind to the strange sounds coming from behind the Unfound Door. It's just your ka-tet, who are here to provide you with a variety of perspectives on Stephen King's work - ranging from the comfortably familiar to the frighteningly fanatic. Derry Public Radio is here to keep you up-to-date with all that's happening in Derry, Maine and "beyond."* Just King Things: is a monthly podcast about reading the books of Stephen King in publication order. Join hosts Michael and Cameron, two cultural critics and horror fans who literally grew up reading this stuff, as they embark upon a quest to revisit and review a vast body of work spanning five decades, reading one book a month for… only ten years or so* Kingcast: is a Stephen King podcast for Stephen King obsessives hosted by former film bloggers and rabid horror fans Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler. Each week, the pair welcome a notable guest to the show to discuss the King adaptation (or unadapted novel/short story) of their choice. It's an unpredictable show, one that can turn on a dime between being legitimately emotional and outright hilarious, and always approaches the work of its legendary namesake with the love, respect, and top-shelf nerdery that it deserves.* Loser's Club: Founded in 2017, The Losers' Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King's Dominion, whether it's the author's oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert, Jerry O'Connell, Wil Wheaton, Joe Bob Briggs, and even King himself. Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.* The Constant Reader Podcast: Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work.Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, academics, superfans and anyone with a passion for the work of Stephen King.* The Year of Underrated Stephen King: This is a one-woman, (lecture style) Stephen King podcast that analyzes Stephen King's lesser-known novels and short stories in depth and explores why Stephen King is the greatest fiction writer alive!Applying what I teach my Fiction students, in this podcast we will examine: Strong Writing, Storytelling Principles, Genre, Literary Analysis, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large!* Tower Junkies: A podcast celebrating the work of Stephen King with an occasional focus on his magnum opus, The Dark Tower series.SubscribedFor those of you who prefer YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

So many podcasts!I thought I could make one podcast episode where I talked to some folks who podcast about horror, and it would be a one-stop-shop for folks looking for a new favorite commute time killer (hmm. commute-time killer? commute time-killer?)Well, as is often the case, it wasn't until I was in the middle of it that I realized two things: * There are so many podcasts talking about horror books.* Podcasters love to talk - so my 15-20 minute target often ended up going way longer than that. * (I know I said two, but heck this deserves a bullet) There's a ton of podcasts where the only topic is Stephen King and his books. Episode OneThis is now part one of what I'm guessing/hoping will be a series about horror podcasts. For this first installment, You'll hear from Stephanie Gagnon from BOOKS IN THE FREEZER, followed by Michael David Wilson from THIS IS HORROR.The GuestsBooks In The Freezer - Stephanie GagnonThis is Books in the Freezer, a podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction. Our topical, bi-weekly episodes will cover those scary books that you might want to put in the freezer. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our recommendations!This Is Horror - Michael David WilsonThe This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 100 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.Episode TwoNeil McRobert kicks off the second episode, talking about his well respected podcast TALKING SCARED. Max Booth III follows, always fun to talk to Max, and we get into the various podcast projects they have going on. Finally, I included myself in this series - not out of vanity, but rather, in case a listener came to these episodes from an outside audience, I thought they might be curious about what I get up to at the ARC PARTY, so I brought in backup to interview me about this humble effort. The GuestsTalking Scared - Neil McRobertConversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favorite stories came from ... and what frightens the people who wrote them.Ghoulish & Dog Ears - Max Booth IIIGHOULISH is a weekly comedy podcast celebrating all things spooky, hosted by Max Booth III.DOG EARS is a podcast about publishing, writing, and dogs.The ARC Party - Robb Olson (with Ryan McRae interviewing)Your first look at upcoming books!My goal with the ARC Party is to connect readers with books before they release! Much of the success of a new book is connected to pre-orders and early sales numbers, but sometimes people don't hear about a book until long after it's been released.An episode typically consists of an author giving a quick description of their book, followed by a spoiler free discussion about it. We often talk about themes, characters, settings, etc.But I'm careful to not talk about anything that would ruin the reading experience!Hungry for more?I asked the internet for recommendations of podcasts that they like that talk about horror books, and here is a giant list of their responses. (descriptions borrowed and sometimes shortened from their websites)NOTE: I tried to focus on currently active podcasts and exclude any that seemed defunct, and I can't be 100% sure that all of these are still publishing episodes. * Behind Your Face There Is A Place: Host Johnny Compton has conversations with creative guests, broadly, but not strictly about one of three possible subjects: I LOVED THIS!, Author's Commentary, Studying the Scares.* Bleeding Page: A bi-weekly podcast wherein authors Chad Lutzke & Jason Brant discuss self-publishing dark fiction and the craft of writing with special guests.* Fearmongers: Bestselling author Clay McLeod Chapman hosts FEARMONGERS, featuring interviews with and readings by horror fiction's biggest stars.Produced in cooperation with Verso Studios at the Westport Library.* Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by science fiction author David Barr Kirtley. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking.* Killer Mediums: Horror Podcast hosted by author William Sterling, examining how horror tropes manifest across different mediums of entertainment. Let'ss Get Spooky!* Lifewriting: Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story.* Lovecraft E-Zine: A friendly horror podcast. Panelists are Bridgette Brenmark, Matthew Carpenter, Pete Rawlik, John Langan, Benjamin Handelman, Melissa Walsh, Michael DaBronzo, Stephen Mark Rainey, Alan Hughes, and Mike Davis. * Postcards From A Dying World: Postcards from a Dying has been my blog for the last decade with more than 1,000 book reviews to promotional bonuses for my fiction. This podcast feed collections all the audio bonus materials for the blog, interviews and will include a monthly digest of my book reviews.* She Wore Black: A gothic, mystery, and horror podcast.* Sley House Presents: Sley House Presents is a podcast offered by Sley House Publishing. Our episodes are dedicated to discussing the best in genre literature, interviewing notable professionals in the field, reviewing movies, producing radio dramas based on your favorite classic and new short stories, and deep dives into your favorite horror topics.And here are the ones that are, ostensibly, entirely focused on Stephen King and his writing:* Chat Sematary: Chat Sematary will dive into the works and adaptations of the King of Horror, Stephen King. Hosted by Deanna Chapman.* Dark Tower Palaver: Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King's Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, analyzed and discussed in order from the first line to the last. Come let's Palaver Gunslinger!* Derry Public Radio: Welcome to the basement of the Derry Civic Center. Pay no mind to the strange sounds coming from behind the Unfound Door. It's just your ka-tet, who are here to provide you with a variety of perspectives on Stephen King's work - ranging from the comfortably familiar to the frighteningly fanatic. Derry Public Radio is here to keep you up-to-date with all that's happening in Derry, Maine and "beyond."* Just King Things: is a monthly podcast about reading the books of Stephen King in publication order. Join hosts Michael and Cameron, two cultural critics and horror fans who literally grew up reading this stuff, as they embark upon a quest to revisit and review a vast body of work spanning five decades, reading one book a month for… only ten years or so* Kingcast: is a Stephen King podcast for Stephen King obsessives hosted by former film bloggers and rabid horror fans Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler. Each week, the pair welcome a notable guest to the show to discuss the King adaptation (or unadapted novel/short story) of their choice. It's an unpredictable show, one that can turn on a dime between being legitimately emotional and outright hilarious, and always approaches the work of its legendary namesake with the love, respect, and top-shelf nerdery that it deserves.* Loser's Club: Founded in 2017, The Losers' Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King's Dominion, whether it's the author's oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert, Jerry O'Connell, Wil Wheaton, Joe Bob Briggs, and even King himself. Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.* The Constant Reader Podcast: Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work.Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, academics, superfans and anyone with a passion for the work of Stephen King.* The Year of Underrated Stephen King: This is a one-woman, (lecture style) Stephen King podcast that analyzes Stephen King's lesser-known novels and short stories in depth and explores why Stephen King is the greatest fiction writer alive!Applying what I teach my Fiction students, in this podcast we will examine: Strong Writing, Storytelling Principles, Genre, Literary Analysis, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large!* Tower Junkies: A podcast celebrating the work of Stephen King with an occasional focus on his magnum opus, The Dark Tower series.For those of you who prefer YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

Send us a Text Message.2:34 - Record Of A Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers 10:03 - A Dog Named Mattis by Mark Tappan / K9 Mattis On The Job by Mark Tappan 12:41 - The Martian by Andy Weir 13:26 - State Of Fear by Michael Crichton 17:09 - Timeline by Michael Crichton 17:48 - Jurassic Park/ The Lost World by Michael Crichton 18:28 - Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson 19:10 - The Path Of Daggers / A Crown Of Swords by Robert Jordan 21:05 - Crossroads Of Twilight by Robert Jordan 21:54 - Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire by J K Rowling 25:32 - The Case For Christ by Lee Child 26:36 - Dragonteeth by Michael Crichton 27:20 - Congo, Prey, The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton 28:12 - The Pram by Joe Hill31:48 - Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King32:31 - The Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix 34:23 - My Best Friend's Exorcism/ Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix 34:34 - In Bloom by Paul Tremblay 37:04 - Best Of Luck by Jason Mott 38:54 - Big Bad by Chandler Baker 40:28 - A Closed And Common Orbit by Becky Chambers (2) , The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (1)43:48 - Record Of A Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers 44:51 - The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi 50:06 - The Gun Seller by High Laurie54:22 - Record Of A Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers/ Impact Winter (1) by Travis Beacham58:50 - Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix by J K Rowling 1:00:34 - Middle Of The Night by Riley Sager/ One Of Us Is Dead by Jeneva Rose 1:00:47 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley 1:01:56 - Incidents Around The House by Josh Malerman 1:02:12 - You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose 1:05:03 - The Wolf And The Woodsman by Ava ReidSupport the Show.Be sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about making a writing documentary, trusting his publisher, staying in motion when writing, and much more.  About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror … Continue reading

In a very special Abyss episode: sequels! The gang sits down to discuss horror fiction sequels and ask why don't we see more of them. Before this deep dive they chat about Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House, Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook, Moses Ose Utomi's The Lies of the Ajungo and The Truth of the Aleke, City in Ruins by Don Winslow, Longlegs, The Haunted Bath, and Haunted Reels: Tales From the Minds of Professional Filmmakers. Now get ready for the gang to be serious!!!

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Incidents Around the House and much more.  About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His brand new book, Incidents Around the House is out now. Show … Continue reading

This week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Josh Malerman, author of Incidents Around the House. About Incidents Around the House: To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There's Mommy, Daddo, and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: “Can I go inside your heart?” When horrifying […] The post Episode 628-With Josh Malerman appeared first on The Functional Nerds.

In this episode of Quills & Chills, we dive into the spine-tingling world of Josh Malerman's latest novel, Incidents Around the House. The story follows a young girl who becomes the target of a malevolent spirit intent on possessing her. Malerman masterfully weaves suspense and horror, creating an atmosphere that definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Join us as we explore the eerie events that unfold in this chilling tale and discuss the psychological and supernatural elements that make it a must-read for horror enthusiasts. Follow Josh on Social: joshmalerman.com IG: joshmalerman Twitter | X: @JoshMalerman Follow Quills & Chills on social: IG: @quillsandchills Bluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.social TWITTER: @QuillsAndChills YOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

Send us a Text Message.My unpaid cohost returns. Josh Malerman ladies and gentlemen. Josh has been on the show many times before, but never have I been so excited to speak to him. His latest novel, Incidents Around the House is about as good a horror book as I've ever covered on this show… or possibly read in my life. It's the story of a young girl, her family, and the entity pursuing them, but – as you'll hear – it goes a whole lot deeper (and unforgivingly darker) than that. Josh tells us about the unique process of writing this book. We discuss the challenges of child narrators. I beg insight into the demons and half-glimpsed horrors of his story… and I assault him with odd comparisons. It's all very freewheeling and fun. As the 199th episode should be, before we tip over the edge into a whole new century. Enjoy – and read this damn book! Other books mentioned: The House of Last Resort (2024), Christopher GoldenCoraline (2002), by Neil GaimanThe Exorcist (1971), by William Peter BlattyGood Night Sleep Tight (2024), by Brian EvensonNightmares and Dreamscapes (1993), by Stephen KingFrom a Buick 8 (2002), by Stephen King11/22/63 (2011), by Stephen King Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the Show.

This week, we're chatting with Metro Detroit's own Josh Malerman, the NY Times Bestselling author of Bird Box, as he looks ahead to the forthcoming release of his latest work of suspenseful (and supernatural) horror, Incidents Around The House (out on June 25, via Del Rey). Malerman talks about his deep dive into the literary tradition of "haunted house" tales with this new story about Bela, an 8-year-old narrator who discovers a malevolent entity inside of her house that she refers to as "Other Mommy," a strange and possibly ghostly imaginary-frienemy who starts to creepily ask Bela a strange question: “Can I go inside your heart?”  More info at: https://joshmalerman.com/ And follow Josh on Instagram for details about his upcoming book-launch at Ant Hall in Hamtramck! https://www.instagram.com/joshmalerman/ 

Josh Malerman and Wow Town got together while I was up in Michigan, for a rehearsal of their June 23 performance commemorating the release of Josh's book INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE. I was there, I recorded it, and now I'm sharing it with you all. For the YouTube folks (no video! Audio only): Quick noteThis recording was made at a racecourse, so you will regularly hear racing engine noises in the background. It's nothing that will impact the listening experience, but would be one of those “what the heck?” things if I didn't explain why it was going on....“Bela…”...“can I go into your heart?” Get full access to The ARC Party at www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookish mail and more tech to help our reading lives Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: what makes an unputdownable book and some examples The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:26 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 1:48 - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 1:50 - The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley 3:15 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy 6:35 - The Outsiders by S.E Hinton 8:44 - Our Current Reads 8:54 - Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare (Kaytee) 9:11 - Season 6, Episode 25 w/Knox and Jamie 14:07 - Here Goes Nothing by Steve Toltz (Meredith) 15:16 - Foyles UK 16:08 - The Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz 19:05 - Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (Kaytee) 19:18 - Libro.fm 21:57 - Article About AI Friends 25:10 - The Legacy by Yrsa Sigurdardottir (Meredith) 26:32 - I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 29:53 - Breathless by Amy McCulloch (Kaytee) 34:10 - Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews (Meredith) 35:55 - The Princess Bride by William Goldman 36:25 - The Work of Art by Mimi Matthews 38:49 - The Most Unputdownable Books 42:03 - Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson 42:15 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 43:39 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 43:51 - The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 44:17 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 45:35 - Confessions by Kenae Minato 45:48 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 45:50 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 45:56 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 46:17 - Cover Story by Susan Rigetti 47:18 - No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister 47:37 - Kaytee mentions Adenrele Ojo being a Recorded Books copyright narrator but it is actually Simon and Schuster! 48:06 - The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf 48:34 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet 48:51 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 49:27 - Drowning by T.J. Newman 49:28 - Falling by T.J. Newman 49:41 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman 49:44 - Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips 49:52 - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 50:31 - Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 51:49 - Check Please! by Ngozi Ukazu 51:51 - Heartsopper by Alice Oseman 51:58 - March: Book One by John Lewis 53:00 - El Deafo by Cece Bell 54:16 - Meet Us At The Fountain 54:24 - I wish more people would give graphic novels a chance. (Kaytee) 55:35 - Currently Reading Patreon 56:28 - I wish I could collect Precious Moments dolls committing all kinds of murder. (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL comes to us from Commonplace Books in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Returning for his fourth appearance on the podcast Bird Box author Josh Malerman is back! This time we talk about Josh's five-novella collection Spin a Black Yarn. To me, there is no more consistent voice in horror. An outside observer who doesn't actually read his work and judges by the mainstream -meme culture of Bird Box might not have any idea just how creative, and experimental he is. I was a huge fan of Malerman's last novella collection Goblin, which we talked about in a previous episode. Like that episode, this one is a nuts-and-bolts discussion about the narrative construction behind these stories. We also have a little non-spoiler discussion about Josh's forthcoming novel Incidents Around the House. This is a must-listen for Malermaniacs and anyone interested in writing weird or horror fiction. We mostly avoid spoilers but an hour in I give a full spoiler warning. •You can find my books here: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW •And me here: Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_Agranoff Twitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor Blog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

I'm giving away 25 bookplates signed by Paul Tremblay. All you have to do is pre-order your copy of HORROR MOVIE using my bookshop.org affiliate link, and tell me about it! Step 1: Pre-order using THIS LINKStep 2: Email robb@thearcparty.com and tell me your Bookshop order number, and your mailing address. The first 25 orders using my affiliate link will have a bookplate signed by Paul sent to them. Yay free stuff! *fine print: Because I'll need to do some back and forth shipping with Paul, these will likely ship out to everyone closer to the release date of HORROR MOVIE. No personalizations. The last time I talked to Paul was for the release of his book Survivor Song in 2020, and a lot of things have happened in the mean time. It was nice to get some time to catch up, talk about life, and dig into his amazing new book, HORROR MOVIE. It's almost 90 minutes. We talk about HORROR MOVIE, Eric Larocca, superfans, publishing way back in 2011, and a lot more. I know you're going to enjoy the conversation, and you'll love the book.Coming soon: A special episode with Josh Malerman!For the folks who prefer YouTube viewing: Get full access to The ARC Party at www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

Show notes: We're back again with our monthly reading recap. We're sharing 10 books we read in March and giving you the scoop on what we loved and didn't. Also, Patrons, don't forget to tune into our Overflow bonus episode this Friday to hear the rest of our March reviews. Happy listening!   Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [01:59] S: The Bookish Goods store [02:53] M: I Am Homeless If This is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore Lithub article: 30 New Books Critics Think You Should Read Right Now   Books We Read in March: [05:04] S: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen [06:59] M: It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman [08:33] S: Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin [10:18] M: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith [12:37] S: Something Wild by Hanna Halperin [14:27] M: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi [16:48] S: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [18:16] M: Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix [19:54] S: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [22:36] M: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck   [25:54] The Rest of the Books We Read in March   Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Monica by Daniel Clowes; drinking Town Branch (again) in a hot toddy.Damien is reading Daphne by Josh Malerman; drinking Hibiki Japanese Harmony blended whisky.Ryan is watching The Creator (2023; dir. Gareth Edwards); drinking Aberfeldy 16.Aaron is reading various Golden Age of Detection tales featuring Reggie Fortune by H.C Bailey; drinking black tea.Up next: Season 7! Or maybe a bonus episode?! Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive heads up.Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

Staci's guest on this episode of the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast is Josh Malerman, the bestselling, award-winning author of Birdbox, Malorie, and the upcoming Incidents Around the House. He's also in the long-running rock band, The High Strung, whose song The Luck You Got can be heard as the opening theme to the Showtime show "Shameless." Josh shares not only his own personal “rock and roll nightmare” but a killer song, insights to his creative process, influences, love of The Doors, making spines tingle, and much more.

Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is playing Wingspan (board game); drinking Peerless Kentucky Straight Bourbon.Damien is reading Spin A Black Yarn by Josh Malerman; drinking Navigator Straight Bourbon Whiskey.Ryan is reading "The Engine at Heartspring's Center" by Roger Zelazny; drinking the Balvenie 15 Carribean cask.If you liked this week's story, read The Grip of It by Jac Jemc.Up next: "The Eidoloscope" by Robert Duncan Milne.Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

Tyler Jones is an American author. His latest book is Heavy Oceans. Josh Malerman is an American author. His latest book is Spin A Black Yarn.

Tyler Jones is an American author. His latest book is Heavy Oceans. Josh Malerman is an American author. His latest book is Spin A Black Yarn.   Episode airs 12.18.2023  

Flashing back to our very first episode, ever! This podcast started four years ago (nearly to the day!) This weekend, we're listening back to our debut, when we sat down with local author Josh Malerman, discussing his 2019 novel, Malorie. For more information on Josh, visit his website.  www.joshmalerman.com  But, you can also find more information on the Friends of the Ferndale Library, the volunteer organization that made this podcast a reality, here: www.ferndalefriends.org   

26:24 - Foe by Iain Reid28:39 - I'm Thinking Of Ending Things by Iain Reid30:11 - Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam31:40 - Chaos Walking Trilogy by Patrick Ness / Chaos Walking 2021 Film32:16 - Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley & Little Women by Louisa May Alcott32:21 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien & The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy34:30 - The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan37:17 - The Convenient Wife by Betty Neels38:00- The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss39:08 - The Knife Of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness & The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins40:00 - The Ask And The Answer by Patrick Ness42:12 - The Legends Of The First Empire by Michael J. Sullivan43:33 - The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty44:41 - Legion by William Peter Blatty44:57 - Lost In Space (2018) Netflix Adaptation & Star Trek Show (1966-1969) + Star Trek: Next Generation Show(1987-1994) & Galaxy Quest Movie (1999)46:58 - Buck Rogers (1979) Show48:13 - Lost In Space Novelizations - 1. Lost In Space: Return To Yesterday by Kevin Emerson 2. Lost In Space: Infinity's Edge by Kevin Emerson48:30 - The Day Before: A Prequel Novel by Micol Ostow & Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott49:01 - 65 Movie (2023)51:32 - Elf (2003) Movie & Rudolph & The Red- Nosed Reindeer (1964) Movie & Miracle on 34th Street Movie & The Grinch (2018) Movie & The Santa Clause Movies + The Santa Clauses (2022) show52:46 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman & 2018 MovieSupport the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: creating bookish community in a new place and being bossed to read books NOW Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how to have hobbies outside of reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:33 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:09 - Changing Hands Bookstore 2:15 - Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree 4:19 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 5:43 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 7:16 - Current Reads 7:24 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (Kaytee) 12:38 - Creature Feature by Various Authors (Meredith, Audible Original link) 13:33 - Libro.fm 13:44 - In Bloom by Paul Tremblay 14:24 - Big Bad by Chandler Baker 14:26 - The Husbands by Chandler Baker 14:28 - Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker 15:03 - The Pram by Joe Hill 15:27 - It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman 16:27 - Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix 18:01 - Going Zero by Anthoney McCarten (Kaytee) 18:24 - Digital Fortress by Dan Brown 18:26 - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown 20:36 - @codyhill__ on Instagram 21:55 - Glossy by Marisa Meltzer (Meredith) 27:20 - Bad Blood by John Carreyrou 28:18 - It Was An Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella (Kaytee) 30:29 - Good Apple by Elizabeth Passarella 30:35 - 10 Things To Tell You episode 178 w/Elizabeth Passarella 31:29 - Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter (Meredith) 36:45 - Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 36:57 - Deep Dive: Having Hobbies Outside of Reading 37:05 - Currently Reading Patreon 47:42 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:57 - I wish to mark the end of an era for the Sorta Awesome podcast. (Kaytee) 48:03 - Sorta Awesome podcast 50:35 - I wish books could be searched like playlists such as books with jump scares, books with full cast narration, etc. (Meredith) 51:23 - Libro.fm Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. December's IPL will be a yearly recap from us, so we can give our beloved Indies a break for the holidays! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box, Goblin, Pearl, and the brand new Spin a Black Yarn (among so, so many others), joined Ryan for a casual conversation about all things spooky! Happy Halloween! Spin A Black Yarn Josh Malerman Shop This Episode OTHER LINKS Reading Challenge Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook BlueSky TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Our main feature this week is Talk to Me. We're also reviewing Yellowjackets, The Puppetman, Saw II, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Goblin by Josh Malerman, Goosebumps, and The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster.

Some stories are too short, some are too long, but some stories are just right. It's the Goldilocks zone: the novella.What is the secret to crafting a longer story but not letting it run away from you? How do you sustain the terror beyond the shortest form? How do you know what to keep in and what to cut out? This is the art of the novella, and I'm joined by a pair of expert practitioners to talk it through. Josh Malerman and Ronald Malfi have both published novella collections this year – Ron's They Lurk and Josh's Spin a Black Yarn contain multitudes. From motel-lot self-mutilation to deathbed serial killer confessions, via the Oregon backwoods and the core of Saturn(!!), these stories take us to places without wasting a word.Josh and Ron provide a masterclass on the art of the novella, as well as ALL the enthusiasm you could ever pack into an hour of conversation. This one will put a smile on your face and inspiration in your typin' fingers! Enjoy. They Lurk was published was published on July 18th by Titan; Spin a Black Yarn was published August 15th by Del Rey Books mentioned: Daphne (2022), by Josh MalermanGoblin (2021), by Josh MalermanGhostwritten (2022), by Ronald MalfiPet Sematary (1983), by Stephen KingThe Long Walk (1979), by Stephen KingMrs Dalloway (1925) by Virginia WoolfHouses Without Doors (1990), by Peter StraubBloom (2023), by Delilah S. DawsonThe Turn of the Screw (1898), by Henry James Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about The High Strung, writing an all-time horror novel, stories from the road, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. … Continue reading

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about the early years on the road, living off $10 per day, The High Strung, the Hall of Fame van story, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and … Continue reading

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Egorov, Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer, The Jupiter Drop, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His … Continue reading

Second Horror Thursday on The Book Case! Kicking off our month, we speak to the incredible Josh Malerman. How does one write a best selling horror novel while riding shotgun in a band van blasting Jerry Garcia from its speakers? And how did Josh decide to revisit his most famous work after living through the real life horror of Covid? The second of five deep dives into the horror genre, we invite you to take a step out of your comfort zone, explore what scares us, and learn how writers like Josh keep us up at night. Books mentioned in the podcast: Bird Box by Josh Malerman Inspection by Josh Malerman Malorie by Josh Malerman Daphne by Josh Malerman Pearl by Josh Malerman Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas by Josh Malerman Foe by Iain Reeid The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Shining by Stephen King The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf Animal Farm by George Orwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a mom win via a bookish fail, and fielding reader retreat questions Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we both got a bit of education this week learning about publishers versus imprints and discussing our favorites The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:36 - Bookish Moment of the Week 6:16 - Current Reads 6:20 -  The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas (Kaytee) 6:25 - The Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas 8:28 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 8:55 - Jaysen Headley aka EzeeKat on Instagram 10:12 - The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine (Meredith) 12:00 - The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine 14:13 - Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro (Kaytee) 17:27 - The Twist of A Knife by Anthony Horowitz (Meredith) 18:33 - The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz 19:24 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 21:38 - The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka (Kaytee) 22:55 - Garcia Street Books 23:15 - The Booker Prize 23:32 - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 24:51 - The Original by Branden Sanderson and Mary Robinette Kowal (Meredith, audible link) 25:32 - Scribd 29:22 - Publishing Houses and Imprints 30:17 - Flatiron Books 30:18 - Riverhead Books 30:19 - Tor Books 30:20 - Atria Books 30:22 - Balzer + Bray on Instagram  30:44 - Penguin Random House 30:45 - MacMillan 30:46 - Hachette Book Group 32:29 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 32:25 - Minotaur Books 35:03 - Blackstone Publishing 35:36 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley  36:16 - Simon & Schuster 36:19 - HarperCollins 37:21 - St. Martin's Press 37:22 - Berkley Books  37:24 - Harlequin Books 39:18 - Legend and Lattes by Travis Baldree 40:16 - Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 42:27 - Meet Us At The Fountain 42:35 - I wish for everyone to follow Jaysen Headley @ezeekat on socials and reach out to him about coming on the podcast! (Kaytee) 42:37 - Jaysen Headley aka EzeeKat on Instagram 44:10 - I wish everyone would read Bird Box, a great summer read by Josh Malerman (Meredith) 44:10 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman 45:23 - Daphne by Josh Malerman Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading