Addison Rizer

Addison Rizer is a writer and reader of anything that can be described as weird, sad, or scary. She has an MA in Professional Writing and a BA in English. She writes for Book Riot and Publishers Weekly and is always looking for more ways to gush about the books she loves. Find her published work or contact her on her website or at addisonrizer at gmaildotcom.

11 Unforgettable Books Like CARRIE SOTO IS BACK

If you can't get enough Taylor Jenkins Reid, you'll love these books like Carrie Soto is Back that capture its heart and passion.

How Accurate Is Goodreads’s “Readers Also Enjoyed” Feature?

I read 10 books the Goodreads algorithm recommended to readers of one of my favorite books. Here's how it went.

Book Recommendations for the Soldiers, Poets, and Kings Out There

Are you a soldier, a poet, or a king? You may have seen this viral quiz on TikTok, and we have some book recommendations to match.

8 of the Best Mixed Media Horror and Thriller Novels

From podcasts to photographs and news stories, these horror/thriller novels like Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca add mixed media elements to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Welcome to Scare Street: A Neighborhood of Horror Novels

Read these neighborhood horror novels if you dare, where all of our favorite villains live and even the playground is a dangerous place, including The Good House by Tananarive Due.

When Did the Butler Dunnit? The History of “the Butler Did It” Trope

"The butler did it" is a plot often seen as a cheap, easy out for a mystery. But where did the trope come from, and how common is it, really?

Don’t Trust Anyone In These 8 Horror Novels With Unreliable Narrators

These horror novels, including We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, play with the trust between readers and narrators to create unsettling stories you won't be able to get out of your head.

10 Books to Help You Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution

Whichever type of resolution-maker you are, these 10 books can help you meet your goals. Find new hobbies, reduce screen time, and more!

10 Bedtime Stories for Adults to Help You Get Some Shut Eye

With classics from Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, and more, these excellent bedtime stories for adults can help you wind down before bed.

Small But Frighty: 8 Horror Novels About Creepy Kids to Haunt You This Holiday Season

Kids just say the darndest things and sometimes those things are scary. Prepare to be haunted by these horror novels featuring creepy kids, including Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage.