The Wendigo
Review Wendigos are some of the most terrifying specters of Algonquin folklore, a malevolent spirit that is often associated with winter, starvation, cannibalism, and death. The Wendigo reads like a…
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Review What blows my mind about this meoir is how incredibly readable and accessible it is, considering the fact that it was written over a century ago. Frederick Douglass was…
Brief, Horrible Moments: A collection of one sentence horror stories
Review I couldn't resist a unique idea when I stumbled on this little book, a collection of one-sentence horror stories that are meant to leave the reader wondering what happens…
Guns
Review I thought that I couldn’t love Stephen King any more than I already do being a long time fan of his short stories, but damn do I love when…
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory
Review Smoke Gets in Your Eyes is a thought-provoking memoir about the realities of death and the industry that surrounds it, and asks big questions about society's relationship with death.…
Man, I feel like a GREMLIN!
Review Campy, gross, and fun! Man, I feel like a GREMLIN! is a blood-soaked splatter short about a misogynistic fuck boy that gets his due. The book is quirky and…
When the Scoundrel Sins
Review Wow, is it hot in here? I think I need to open a window because my goodness was this a steamy read. When the Scoundrel Sins is the second…
Scandal at Dawn
Review I can appreciate a good short story to give me a taste of what an author's writing is about. Sometimes it goes well and sometimes it doesn't, and this…
Are Women Human? Astute and Witty Essays on the Role of Women in Society
Review There are three essays in this collection, two written in the 1930s by the author including the titular essay, Are Women Human? as well as an introduction by Mary…
Placerita
Review A wonderful slice of California history and urban myth with a generous serving of pulp. Placerita is a short horror story about a woman that finds herself entangled in…