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K.W. Colyard

Kristian Wilson Colyard grew up weird in a one-caution-light town in the Appalachian foothills. She now lives in an old textile city with her husband and their clowder of cats. She’s on Twitter @kristianwriting, and you can find more of her work online at kristianwriting.com.

20th Century Books & Movies Retold

The 20th century books and movies retold in these contemporary releases are getting remixed in new and exciting ways, like The Chosen and the Beautiful, a fresh take on The Great Gatsby by Nghi Vo.

9 YA Novels from the Horror Renaissance You Need to Read

To celebrate the kids being all right, I've picked out some of the best YA novels from the horror renaissance that you need to read, including I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea.

8 Mindf*ck Books That Leave You Wondering WTF Just Happened

Ever read a book with a twist ending that ripped the rug out from under you? If so, congratulations! You've found a mindf*ck book.

Classic YA Books That Made You Feel Seen

Representation matters. Let's celebrate some of the classic YA books that made you feel seen at a time when no other book did.

10 Horror Books About Dolls

These horror books about dolls, puppets, and dummies will have you sleeping with the lights on while you rethink your childhood playthings, including Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw.

Bookish TTRPGs to Try at Your Next Game Night

If you're looking for a great indie or offbeat game to try out with your group, these bookish TTRPGs are a great place to start.

Books and Comics for Fans of ADVENTURE TIME

If you're missing your cartoon faves, these books and comics for fans of ADVENTURE TIME might just fill the void.

Daylight Horror Novels for Your Summer Reading Pleasure

We've all heard of things that go bump in the night, but these 12 daylight horror novels prove you're not even safe with the lights on, including The Ruins by Scott Smith.

Truly Terrifying: 24 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Horror Fans

Here's a list of must-read nonfiction for horror fans, because the truth may be stranger than fiction, but it's often scarier as well.

10 Extreme Horror Books You Can’t Look Away From

Extreme horror books deal in the taboo. Horror doesn't have to be scary, but these titles are almost guaranteed to disturb.