Bochica by @carolinaflorezc.bsky.social I went in expecting a gothic haunted house tale and got so much more! This debut novel has Indigenous Colombian lore, an Agatha Christie vibe, and a strong feminist MC that resists the evil forces in her life - supernatural or patriarchal. #booksky

Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz Alex Rider investigates the allegations that his father was an assassin and finds himself joining the ranks of the world’s most deadly faction: Scorpia. Alex will have to live up to his father’s reputation, or die trying. This is book five. #booksky #kidsbooks

Coming Back by @hugbox.bsky.social In a world of shifters and shapers, Valissa can do neither. When Valissa volunteers for a dangerous mission, her wife, Preet, breaks the community’s rules and is banished. Can they find their way back to each other? To themselves? #booksky #graphicnovel #yabooks

Loving, Ohio by @matthewerman.bsky.social In Loving, Ohio, most of the townsfolk are members of the cult, Chorus. In Loving, kids go missing. But are the two connected? Sloane begins to think so when she and her friends are hunted by the Man in the Afternoon. #booksky #graphicnovels #yabooks

Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ko Hyung-Ju, and @ryanestrada.com This book follows a group of students protesting against the authoritarian government in Korea (1980s) for the right to free elections and again in 2017 against the daughter of said ruler. #booksky #YAbooks #graphicnovels

Sweet Tooth: Compendium by @jefflemire171.bsky.social When the world is ravaged by plague and human/animal hybrids are born, one hybrid may hold the key to the answers. He’s currently being hunted by a sociopath who would dissect him, but would that even stop the sickness? #booksky #comics

The Drifting Classroom by Kazuo Umezz This series follows Takamatsu, a 6th year student, present at an explosion that destroys the entire primary school. The students, however, find themselves teleported to a strange new world. Lord of the Flies meets Time Machine. #booksky #manga

Ring Shout by @pdjeliclark.bsky.social This was on several recommended reading lists for fans of the movie Sinners, and it has a strong Lovecraft Country vibe to it. Set in 1920s Georgia, Maryse hunts down Klu Kluxes who would use the hate of the Klan to call forth a world-ending horror. #booksky

The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene This book was a fantastic collection of stories related to The Stand. Standout stories for me personally are noted below ⬇️ #booksky

Sleep Tight by JH Markert Though it’s marketed as horror, it’s definitely more of a psychological thriller á la Silence of the Lambs. A serial killer’s execution should bring relief, but soon Tess’s daughter is kidnapped and a cult goes on a killing spree in the name of “Father Silence.” #booksky

I challenged my middle schooler to a read off. He is ~1/3 through Catching Fire. I told him if he could finish through Mockingjay before I finish my physical tbr plus a reread of the Hunger Games originals, he’ll get a gift card of his choice. May the odds be ever in his favor. #booksky #motivation

A Crooked Mark by Linda Kao Second Sweep is a cult following that burns the lone survivors of accidents they deem marked by Lucifer. Matt, now on his first solo assignment, has the decision: to burn, or not to burn? But this is just a test, and failure is not an option. #booksky #yabooks

By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land by @rebeccanagle.bsky.social I have followed this story since finding the This Land podcast. This book is an approachable history of the Five Tribes and SCOTUS from the Trail of Tears through the McGirt decision. #booksky

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by @asiamackay.bsky.social This book perfectly sums up being in the parenting trenches with a small child & feeling like your life & your marriage & yourself have all been put on hold, but with the bonus of being serial killers spiraling out of control. #booksky

Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy I have dnf’ed this book several times, so it was a goal of mine read it all the way this year. It was infuriating - a true lesson in the dangers of patriarchal religion and the double standards afforded to women in those societies. #justiceforTess #booksky

Dick Fight Island 1&2 by Reibun Ike <This is an adults only manga> A small island nation elects its new ruler by The Great Wyrm Tournament in which participants must be the last to ejaculate in a battle of wills. Book 2 follows their stories after the tournament. #booksky #adultmanga

Phantasma by @kaylsmoon.bsky.social Ophelia has dealt with her OCD inner demons her entire life, & now that her life is turning upside down, she must enter Phantasma & deal with real demons to save her sister. The only rules - stay alive & don’t fall in love. Both are very hard to do. #booksky

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by @silviamg.bsky.social The Island of Doctor Moreau by HG Wells is reimagined within the context of the Caste War of the Yucatán in Mexico in the late 1800s. Carlota Moreau is such a beautiful character but Edward Izalde gives serious George Wickham vibes. #booksky

The Babysitter Lives by @sgj.bsky.social It’s very Coraline meets Twilight Zone meets House (movie-1985). Charlotte babysits for a family, but their house has a twisted past, and it soon becomes clear the past isn’t always in the past. (It’s a short read. The audio book is 7.5 hrs) #booksky

In honor of finishing the Indian Lake Trilogy by @sgj.bsky.social I have complied a watch list based on the novels. AKA I fed my adhd and catalogued all the movies and shows listed by Jade Daniels, the other characters, and by @sgj.bsky.social in the chapter titles.... #booksky #horrormovies

Angel of Indian Lake (Indian Lake Trilogy #3) by @sgj.bsky.social It’s Jade Daniels’ Swan Song - a fitting end for Jade that highlights the severe PTSD she’s developed over two previous slasher encounters and a stint in prison. This time Proofrock has to face its past - literally #booksky #horror

The Summer I Ate the Rich by @maikamoulite.bsky.social and @maritzamoulite.bsky.social This is such a fresh take on zombie lore that blends Haitian and American culture seamlessly. It explores class differences, opioid dependence, systemic racism, etc. in unexpected ways. #booksky #yabooks

Dead Stream by @marromasco.bsky.social Teresa begins streaming after an accident leaves her with crippling anxiety about the outside world, but now her online world is in danger from a shadowy presence that’s spreading à la The Ring. #booksky #yabooks

Beasts by Ingvild Bjerkeland Translated by Rosie Hedger This Norwegian novella follows Abdi, a thirteen year old boy, and Alva, his five (and 1/2) year old sister, as they flee to the sea while evading Beasts and men alike. It’s a quick read, but well worth it! #booksky #horror

Earthdivers Omnibus by @sgj.bsky.social The omnibus covers three arcs: Kill Columbus, Ice Age, & 1776 The world has ended, and everyone who could fled to the stars. A group of natives find a time-travel cave and go back to kill Columbus to prevent America. Time paradox ensues. #booksky #comics

Night of the Mannequins by @sgj.bsky.social Sawyer and his friends dress up a mannequin and take it to the theater as a prank. But the mannequin walks out of the theater and soon people are dying. Sawyer, hoping to save lives, starts killing the mannequin’s targets. #booksky #horror

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Stories of Water and Flame by Ryoji Hirano and Koyoharu Gotouge This is two side arcs (Tomioka’s and Rengoku’s) separate from the main storyline and a lot of extra art done for the anime. My kid requested this read, because Rengoku’s his favorite. 🔥 #booksky #manga

Nabukko (book 1) by K R Gadeken Eff finds herself alone, surviving on an alien planet with no memories prior to 3 months ago when she gets captured by guards of a base. The crew also appears stranded, have the same mysterious memory loss, and they have secrets.. #booksky #yabooks #indie

Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky 1) by @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social Sabotage, old magic, mythical creatures, gods reborn to human vessels, ancient wounds, and forbidden romance (maybe?). The world building alone hooks you deep, and I can’t wait for what’s to come. #booksky #fantasy

This Book is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don’t Touch It by Jason Pargin Sequel to John Dies at the End It’s an invasion of the body snatchers/zombie story that’s balls to the walls INSANE - the action never stops. David and John are as unreliable as ever yet somehow capable(ish). #booksky

The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K Ancrum There is no better feeling than falling in love for the first time. Even if it’s with a ghost. Even if that ghost is possessing your body. Supernatural love, hauntings, exorcisms, friendship, LGBTQ, small town existentialism, poverty #yabooks #booksky

Black Death at the Golden Gate: The Race to Save America from the Bubonic Plague by David K Randall Willful government denial of plague, several racist attempts to contain it, a catastrophic earthquake, 2mil rats with weird stomachs killed, & plague endemic to US A MUST READ! #booksky #nonfiction

Honeysuckle and Bone by Trisha Tobias Carina needed to escape. That’s how she found herself in Jamaica working as a politician’s au pair- a job that was never meant for her. But there’s something wrong with Blackbead House? the Halls? her? ghosts, redemption, acceptance, mystery #yabooks #booksky

Eagle Strike (Alex Rider 4) by Anthony Horowitz Alex just wants to vacation with his friend, but life cannot be simple for Alex Rider. His friend’s family is targeted by someone from his past. Alex vows to avenge her without MI6, and learns a devastating secret about his family. #kidsbooks #booksky

God of Malice (Legacy of Gods 1) by @rinakent.bsky.social Killian isn’t morally grey; he’s a psychopath. He relentlessly pursues Glyndon throughout the novel - an obsession she can’t seem to live without. *spice, stalking, controlling behavior, violence, suicidal ideation* #booksky #romance

Direct Descendant by @tanyahuff.bsky.social This novel was so fun! It’s like a Hallmark movie mated with Welcome to Night Vale and produced this wonderful story of Eldritch horrors. Lots of sarcasm, a twist on fated mates, unique “magic,” and the end of the world (or town). #booksky

Cold Eternity by S A Barnes What do you do when you’re in hiding after a political scandal? Obviously you take a sketchy job keeping watch over cryogenically frozen people on a rundown ship. But what if things aren’t as they seem? And what if the other hires before you all disappeared? #booksky

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride It starts with the discovery of a body then travels back in time to the 1920s in Pottstown, PA. It The lives of the townsfolk - specifically the Jewish, Black, & immigrants - are woven together in a way that took my breath away. Five Stars #booksky

Blood Scion (Book 1) by Deborah Falaye This dystopian YA fantasy had me hooked! Sloane, born with the fire god’s blessing, must hide her abilities at all times - especially when she’s drafted by the crown to fight against her own kind. Hunger Games + African deities + colonialism #yabooks #booksky

Death at Morning House by @maureenjohnsonbooks.com Marlowe Wexler is walking bad luck after she burns down a house on her first date. Then, she replaces a dead guy on Ralston Island giving tours at the house where two of the Ralston kids died in 1933. Now her host is missing. #yabooks #booksky

A Monsoon Rising (Hurricane Wars 2) by Thea Guanzon Talasyn and Alaric avoid their feelings for each other as they move toward a more physical relationship. Can they prevent the Moonless Dark? Will they turn on each other for the sake of their nations or will they choose each other? #booksky

If you don’t already know, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could outlaw teaching with books that have LGBTQ characters and themes. It’s billed as a “parental choice” argument, and their basic objection is that their kids are shown books that show LGBTQ people existing.

The Only One Left by Riley Sager Holy plot twists! Every time I thought I had it figured out, I didn’t. Blamed for her family’s murder, Lenora Hope never left home. After the previous hospice caregiver flees in the night, Kit arrives and begins to unravel the truth of Hope’s End. #booksky

Skeleton Key (Alex Rider 3) by Anthony Horowitz Alex Rider is at it again. After solving a potential crisis at Wimbledon, Alex is sent on a mission to Cuba. But don’t worry, he’s just there as the “child” of CIA agents running reconnaissance. What can go wrong? #kidsbooks #booksky

The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller When Pride goes terribly wrong, and people start fighting and biting?! each other, Wendy, her ex-girlfriend, and their mutual friends have to band together to prevent more carnage. Can they survive Pride? #booksky

The Hurricane Wars (book1) by Thea Guanzom “Hate is another kind of passion.” Sworn enemies to lovers. Slow burn. Forced proximity. Fate of the world falls to their cooperation. Deception, war, tenuous alliances and the threat of further escalation makes this romance come alive. #booksky

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by @sgj.bsky.social This frame within a frame slow burn western-gothic had me rooting for the vigilante Good Stab the entire time my heart was breaking for him. There was not enough justice in this book, though as in real life, there never could be. #booksy

Sensor by Junji Ito Junji Ito answers the question “What if the Akashic Records could be accessed via volcanic hair and time travel?” As always Ito’s work is horrific in its imaginativeness and its assessment of human nature. #booksky

Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage by Rachel E Gross “Like eating a Reese’s Cup, there’s no wrong way to have a vagina.” Learn about the medical history of vaginas in such a fun way - clitorises, gender affirming surgery, endometriosis, and corkscrew duck vaginas! (Also hysteria - boo!) #booksky

Scythe and Sparrow (Ruinous Love Trilogy 3) by @brynneweaver.bsky.social When Dr. Fionn Kane and Rose Evans- circus performer, tarot reader, and modern day Giulia Tofana -meet, they become friends with benefits. Will it be enough as they face their pasts together? Again, heed the warnings. #booksky