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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.

12 Short Horror Novels Under 300 Pages

Here are 12 short horror novels under 300 pages each, so you can pack as many scary stories as possible onto your October reading list, including Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw.

12 Wellness Retreat Thrillers That Will Make You Rethink Spa Days

The 12 wellness retreat thrillers on this list will make you rethink spa days— so make sure you keep one eye open and cucumber-free for books like They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall.

10 Fantasy Book Series For FINAL FANTASY Fans

Read these fantasy book series for FINAL FANTASY fans and enjoy a great narrative while giving your eyes a break from screen time.

The 20 Best & Worst Stephen King Book Endings

One thing Constant Readers can all agree on is that Stephen King book endings can be a little... hit or miss.

11 Books Every Edgy Millennial Read As A Teen

If you were a teenage edgelord, here are 11 books every edgy Millennial read as a teen that will take you on a walk down memory lane.

20 Must-Read Horror Books That Deserve Adaptations

For your creepiest bedside TBR, I've pulled together a list of 20 must-read horror books that deserve adaptations, big screen or small.

12 Books By Up-And-Coming Trans & Nonbinary Authors

We can fight for LGBTQIA+ representation by combating literary censorship. Here are 12 up-and-coming trans and nonbinary authors to support.

The Best Fantasy Books You’ve Never Heard Of

Speculative fiction readers will discover some hidden gems with this list of the best fantasy books you've never heard of, including The Labyrinth's Archivist by Day Al-Mohamed.

Here Are The Great Millennial Novels (So Far)

Who are the great Millennial writers, and, by extension, what are the great Millennial novels? Here are eight fantastic reads for your TBR, like Severance by Ling Ma.

BRIDGERTON Must-Haves: 10 Gifts For The Regency Romcom Fan

BRIDGERTON is back, y'all! To celebrate, here are 10 BRIDGERTON must-have gifts for the Regency rom-com fan in your life.