Courtney Summers is back on the podcast to talk about the re-animation and adaptation of her 2012 young adult novel, This is Not a Test . Books Mentioned: This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers Ring by Koji Suzuki “The Birds” by Daphne DuMaurier (From After Midnight ) Under the Skin by Michel Faber Who Goes There by John W. Campbell I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan Foe by Iain Reid Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin The Ruins by Scott Smith Chilling Obsess...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 254
So this is the new year Welcome to 2026 listeners, it's looking like we are in for another great year of horror full of fresh voices and terrors. It's the perfect time to join the Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge . Books Mentioned: This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers Pig Wife by Abbey Luck A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Brockway Mama Came Callin' by Ezra Clayton Daniels Cruelty Free by Caroline Glenn Trad Wife by Saratoga ...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 253
Full episode available on Patreon Angela Sylvaine, horror author and the internet's favorite Cheerful Goth has stopped by Fear Street to talk about what is going on in the Secret Bedroom in Lea Carson's house. We talk about Benetton sweaters, VHS rental problems, Victorian ghost girls and more
Jan 02, 2026•6 min•Ep. 251
2025 has come to an end, so that means it’s time to break down our standout reads of the year. I am joined by my friend, fellow podcaster and reviewer, Anna Dupre of the Anna Rose Reads Podcast. This was a year full of cannibalism, sweeping historicals, and weird little horny books, so a great year! Books Mentioned: Short Story Collections/ Anthologies Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper Mystery Lights by Lena Valencia You Glow in the Dark by Liliana Colanzi (translated by Chris Andrews)...
Dec 23, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 252
I was joined by author Jenny Kiefer to talk about her latest novel Crafting for Sinners and locked room horror stories Books Mentioned: Crafting for Sinner by Jenny Kiefer The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix The Troop by Nick Cutter The Handyman Method by Andrew F. Sullivan and Nick Cutter Exiles by Mason Coile Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III Final Girl Song Check out the final girl song...
Dec 09, 2025•39 min•Ep. 250
Come one! Come all to my conversation with author Chris Panatier. We are talking about his book Shitshow from Sobelo Books and carnival horror. Movies Mentioned: Carnival of Souls Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Final Destination 3 House of 1000 Corpses Big Fish Nope Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Books Mentioned: Shitshow by Chris Panatier Geek Love by Katherine Dunn Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury Johannes Cabal the Necromancer by Jonathan L. Howard Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawso...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 249
This is a repost of an episode from 2024 where Jocelyn and I discussed Frankenstein Retellings! Have you watched the new Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein? What did you think of it? Shownotes here
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 248
Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains. Books mentioned: King Sorrow by Joe Hill The Fireman by Joe Hill The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien The Secret History by Donna Tart Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez The Passage by Justin Cronin The Reformatory by Tananarive Due The Gunslinger by Stephen King Fright or Flight: 17 Turbulent Tales edited by Bev Vincent and Stephen King Double Feature by Owen K...
Oct 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 247
I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026. Books mentioned: The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle The Changeling by Victor LaValle The Shining by Stephen King American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Boy Parts by Eliza Clark ...
Oct 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 246
Full episode available on Patreon It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast. Synopsis: Who killed the counselor? “I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus. Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior counselor Holly Flynn is determined to solve the mystery before it destroys the camp! The trouble begins with frightening acts of vandalism. After ea...
Oct 17, 2025•54 min•Ep. 245
Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns. Books Mentioned: Good Boy by Neil McRobert\ Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado Jackal by Erin E Adams The Night Country by Stewart O Nan Itch! by Gemma Amor The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein The October Film Haun...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 244
I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers. Books Mentioned: Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper Chlorine by Jade Song The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson Such...
Oct 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 243
I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month! Books Mentioned: A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell) Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell) What Happened to Ruthie Ramirez by Claire Jimenez The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas Candelaria by Melissa Lozada-Olivia Dreaming of You:...
Sep 30, 2025•58 min•Ep. 242
Full episode available on Patreon Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?
Sep 19, 2025•7 min•Ep. 241
I was joined by author Brian McAuley to talk about his latest horror novel and horror set in the desert! Books Mentioned: Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley Mystery Lights: Stories by Lena Valencia Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson Spread Me by Sarah Gailley Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton Welcome to Night Vale by Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennet Sundial by Catriona Wa...
Sep 16, 2025•47 min•Ep. 240
This episode was originally posted November 2020 and despite it being almost 5 years old, it's still a fun listen. Will Rogers and Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast and I all read the three books in the Psycho trilogy (?) by Robert Bloch. You can find Will and Kristen online @gttupod
Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 239
Today I am joined by librarian, author and horror lover Becky Spratford to talk about the upcoming essay collection she edited, Why I Love Horror, with essays from some incredible names in horror. We are talking about the books and media that made us into horror fans at different points in our life . Books Mentioned: Why I Love Horror edited by Becky Spratford Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews Killin...
Sep 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 238
I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend some post-apocalyptic horror books Books Mentioned: The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand edited by Christopher Go...
Aug 26, 2025•43 min•Ep. 237
This was originally recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode last year, but is now available on the main feed. If you love Rachel Harrison, horror books or Mitski songs, this episode is for you! Books Mentioned: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (Bug Like an Angel) So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (Me After You) Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman (I Bet On Losing Dogs) Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester (Stay Soft) The Unsuitable by Molly Pohlig (The Pearl) Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (Me and My Husb...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 236
Full episode available on Patreon . It's Fear Street Friday on the House at the End of Fear Street. I was joined by Alex, you might know her as The Bookubus online, to talk about the 10th entry in the series, Ski Weekend. Synopsis: Snowbound! “Red” Porter was a stranger they’d met on their ski weekend. But Ariel Munroe, Doug Mahr and his girlfriend Shannon Harper were grateful he was there when they set out for home on the icy roads. Thank heaven for Red! He spotted the hilltop lodge when they w...
Aug 08, 2025•6 min•Ep. 234
What's your favorite gas station scene in horror? Books mentioned: Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One by Jack Townsend "Gas Station Carnivals" by Thomas Ligotti from the collection Teatro Grottesco Final Girl Song Check out the final girl songs here ! Merch is finally available! Join the Reading Challenge ! How to support Books in the Freezer We are on Patreon ! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get ...
Aug 05, 2025•14 min•Ep. 235
our picks are mysterious and important. please enjoy each book recommendation equally Books Mentioned: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi The Candy House by Jennifer Egan The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier Pines by Blake Crouch Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck We Had to Remove This Post by Hannah Bervoets Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle Misery by Stephen King Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang Final Girl Song Check out the final g...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 233
Full episode available at https://patreon.com It's another Fear Street Friday and you know what that means! Stoker-award winning author Emily Hughes came on the show to help me talk about the escalating shenanigans that happen in The Stepsister, a horror story about possibly being sabotaged by your new stepsister, the ninth entry in RL Stine's Fear Street series. Check out Emily's Book Horror for Weenies here!...
Jul 18, 2025•8 min•Ep. 232
Author Rae Wilde is on the podcast to talk about her latest book I Can Fix Her and horror centering around toxic relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available: 800-799-7233 Books Mentioned: I Can Fix Her by Rae Wilde I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Men by Rae Wilde Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca Sundial by Catriona Ward Shoot Me in t...
Jul 15, 2025•50 min•Ep. 231
You know what time it is! Time to talk about the horror books coming out in the second half of the year. Which book are you most looking forward to? Books Mentioned: Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven My Ex, The Antichrist by Craig DiLouie Angel Down by Daniel Kraus Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez House of Beth by Kerry Cullen Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle Black Flame by Gretchen Felker-Martin The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Canas The Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper This is My Body by Lindsay King-Miller F...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 230
Full episode available on Patreon . Author Jessica McHugh is the perfect guest to help me talk through the shenanigans of Halloween Party, the 8th entry in this series. If Justine taught a class on party planning, I'm just saying, I'd be there, front row taking notes. This was so fun! Go check out the rest of the episode.
Jun 20, 2025•7 min•Ep. 229
Today I was joined by Matt Serafini to talk about his latest novel, Feeders and the horrors of social media. We talked about our relationship to social media and the horrors therein. Books Mentioned: Feeders by Matt Serafini We Had to Remove This Post by Hanna Bervoets with Emma Rault (Translator) #murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven Influencer by Adam Cesare Monsters We Have Made by Lindsay Starck Mewing by Chloe Spencer Check out the final girl songs here !...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 228
Full episode is available on Patreon This is a tidbit from the latest episdoe of the House at the End of Fear Street, a patreon series going over the books in the Fear Street franchise. Author and bookseller Stephanie Rose joins me to talk about another wacky (but romantic??) entry into the Fear Street franchise. This one is for the Casper girlies because what do you do when there's a ghost in your bedroom? Find out when we break down what happens in Haunted....
May 30, 2025•8 min•Ep. 227
It’s Summer Scares time and this year author and Summer Scares spokesperson Kendare Blake and Jocelyn are here to go through this years book selections and resources! Summer Scares Resources , including the wonderful programming guide! Books Mentioned: Reprieve by James Han Mattson The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist The Getaway by Lamar Giles Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by...
May 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 226
Anette joins me once again to talk about horror stories featuring a protagonist with powers. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Books Mentioned: Carrie by Stephen King The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates Allison by Jeff Strand Border by John Ajvde Lindqvist The Power by Naomi Alderman The Passage by Justin Cronin If It Bleeds by Stephen King The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T Wurth The Miriam Black...
May 06, 2025•57 min•Ep. 225
