Join Kelsey and Amanda in their second Lit Bookstores featuring Roxanne, the owner of a horror-themed bookstore, Haunted Burrow Books, in Capitol Hill, Seattle. Roxanne discusses her horror origin story (from Goosebumps to Stephen King), why horror feels cathartic, and how she’s built a cozy “garden witch’s library” atmosphere—along with some surprising basement finds! She also dives into books across darker genres, highlights favorite horror styles (especially possession and suspense), and even offers Amanda some gateway and historical/gothic horror suggestions to check out. Be sure to to tune into this slightly spooky convo that just might convince you to pick up a horror novel…
00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only
00:31 Follow Us on Socials!
02:16 Meet Roxanne of Haunted Burrow Books
02:40 Our Current Reads
10:46 Roxanne’s Horror Origin Story
13:30 Why Horror Hits Different
16:21 The Naming of Haunted Burrow
18:01 The “Vibe” of Haunted Burrow
20:08 Creepy Basement Finds
29:21 What Makes Horror Unforgettable
34:59 How Roxanne’s Horror Taste Evolved
38:12 Life as a Bookseller
41:02 Roxanne’s Recs for Amanda
44:58 Can Horror Be Healing?
50:50 Building the Haunted Burrow Community
54:44 Lightning Question Round
59:40 Where to Find Roxanne (and us!)
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