Today I have an ARC of one of the hottest books of Spring (a book so hot I lost out on the chance to review it) and a finished book by a lesser known voice making this a 2 book prize-pack week. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider orderin ..read more

Today I have an ARC of one of the hottest books of Spring (a book so hot I lost out on the chance to review it) and a finished book by a lesser known voice making this a 2 book prize-pack week. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider ordering a copy for your li ..read more

 Click here or see below. Click on the image to access  a folder with the logo graphics Summer Scares 2025 Resources for Library Workers Below is a list of resources for any library to use in order to participate in Summer Scares. If you are interested in hosting a Summer Scares author at your library (free virtual appearances for any, in person on a case by case basis), please email libraries at horror dot org. The Summer Scares 2025 Title Announcement Titles also listed below Graphics folder access, with the logo and collages for all of the books and books by ..read more

Yesterday, the 2024 Bram Stoker Awards® Final Ballot was released. These are for books and stories published in 2024. It is a strong ballot. I have included every nominee in all 13 categories over on the main blog so that the authors and titles are searchable by the most number of people, but in particular, I want to note that Novel, Long Fiction (novella), and First Novel are stacked. I have reviewed I reviewed 12 of the 15 nominees. Full disclosure, I am an active member of the HWA and will be voting but honestly, I am going to have to really ..read more

Today I have a stack of books by one of my favorite small presses. 2 finished books and 2 ARCs-- all for 1 lucky winner. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider ordering a copy for your library and give away the ARC away as a prize or pass it on to a fellow sta ..read more

Click on the image to access a folder with the logo graphics  In celebration of National Library Lover’s Day, the Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), is delighted to announce the seventh annual Summer Scares reading list, which includes titles selected by a panel of authors and library workers and is designed to promote Horror as a great reading option for all ages, during any time of the year. "Is anyone else already missing Halloween? Is anyone else ..read more

Today I have an early finished copy of a book that is not out until April 3, from a series of novellas by different authors that I am already on the record as loving. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider ordering a copy for your library and give away the ARC ..read more

Today I have a finished copy of a book of short fiction by Horror master Gemma Files, from a great series of books. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider ordering a copy for your library and give away the ARC away as a prize or pass it on to a fellow sta ..read more

 Today I have an advanced copy of a book, out next month, from a solid small press that appeared on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 list. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider ordering a copy for your library and give away the ARC away as a ..read more

Today I have a book that was one of the top reads of 2023 and to celebrate its paperback release I have a copy you can add to your collection immediately. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter: You need to be affiliated with an American Library. My rationale behind that is that I will be encouraging you to read these books and share them with patrons. While many of them are advanced reader copies that you cannot add to your collections, if you get the chance to read them, my hope is that you will consider ordering a copy for your library and give away the ARC away as a p ..read more