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House Of 1000 BooksGoing Home for the Holidays Sucks | Brother by Ania Ahlborn DISCUSSIONThis episode, we're understanding the true meaning of family as we discuss Brother by Ania Ahlborn.Deep in the heart of Appalachia stands a crooked farmhouse miles from any road. The Morrows keep to themselves, and it's served them well so far. When girls go missing off the side of the highway, the cops don't knock on their door. Which is a good thing, seeing as to what's buried in the Morrows' backyard. But nineteen-year-old Michael Morrow isn't like the rest of his family. He doesn't take pleasure in the screams that echo through the trees. Michael p...2025-07-231h 29

House Of 1000 BooksThat'll Do Pig, That'll Do | To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger DISCUSSIONCatch us soaring into the most productive therapy session as we discuss To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger.What does carrion taste like? Andi has to know. The vultures circling outside her home taunt and invite her to come understand the secrets hiding in their banquet of decay. Fascination morphs into an obsessive need to know what the vultures know. Andi turns to Dr. Fawning, but even the therapist cannot help her comprehend the secrets she's buried beneath anger-induced blackouts...Follow us on Instagram @houseof1000booksclubLet us know what thought of the...2025-06-261h 06

House Of 1000 BooksThis Book Will Put You To Sleep... Permanently | Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk DISCUSSIONIn this episode, we discuss Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk."Carl Streator is a reporter investigating Sudden Infant Death Syndrome for a soft-news feature. After responding to several calls with paramedics, he notices that all the dead children were read the same poem from the same library book the night before they died. It's a 'culling song' - an ancient African spell for euthanizing sick or old people. Lullaby is a comedy/drama/tragedy. In that order. "Follow us on Instagram for more content @houseof1000booksclubSubscribe on...2025-05-271h 24

House Of 1000 BooksIn Conversation with David Demchuk | AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTIn this episode, we discuss all things Red X and new releases with a book club favorite author David Demchuk. Follow us on Instagram @houseof1000booksclub for more!Spooking Reading....2025-05-031h 27

House Of 1000 BooksShe's In The Walls... And Your Mind | Come Closer by Sara Gran DISCUSSIONIn this episode, we dive deep into Come Closer by Sara Gran. "The new voice in Amanda's head, the one that tells her to steal things and talk to strange men in bars, is strange and frightening, and Amanda struggles to wrest back control of her life. Is she possessed by a demon, or is she simply insane?"Join us next month when we read Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk Follow us on Instagram @houseof1000booksclub🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸Spooky Reading!2025-04-1656 min

House Of 1000 BooksThe Sleep Paralysis Demon Final Boss | Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell DISCUSSIONJoin us on our journey through your worst nightmares as we discuss Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell.High up on the windswept cliffs of Pale Peak, Faye and Felix celebrate their new engagement. But soon, A dark figure looms near the windows in the dead of night, whispering to Faye. As the weather turns deadly, Felix discovers that his terrified fiancée isn’t just mumbling in her sleep – she’s whispering back. Follow us on Instagram @houseof1000booksclubLet us know what you thought of the book an...2025-03-191h 20

House Of 1000 BooksYour Favorite Shapeshifting Gelatinous Blob | Someone You Can Build A Nest In by John Wiswell DISCUSSIONIn this episode, we discuss the cozy horror novel titled "Someone You Can Build A Nest In" by John Wiswell. Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who happily resides as an amorphous lump at the bottom of a ruined manor. When her rest is interrupted by hunters intent on murdering her, she constructs a body from the remains of past meals. Badly hurt after falling, Shesheshen found and nursed back to health by Homily, a warm-hearted human, who has mistaken Shesheshen as a fellow human.Please Follow us on Instagram @houseof1000...2025-02-201h 25

House Of 1000 BooksThis Is Your Brain On Worms | BRAINWYRMS by Allison Rumfitt DISCUSSIONJoin us through the messed up world of parasites and kink clubs as we discuss Brainwyrms by Allison Rumfitt. "Shocking, grotesque, and downright filthy, Brainwyrms confronts the creeping reality of political terrorism while exploring the depths of love, pain and identity." Let us know what you thought of Brainwyrms on our socials! Instagram: @houseof1000booksclub Read with us next month when we tackle "Someone You Can Build A Nest In" by John Wiswell. Follow us for more episodes coming soon!2025-01-231h 37

House Of 1000 BooksAnother Year Full Of Fear 2024 WRAPPEDIn this episode, we take some time to look back on our pick for 2024 and rank them from least favorite to favorite. How many of these did you read along with us? Which was your favorite? Let us know on our Instagram! Follow Us Insta- @houseof1000booksclub Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2025-01-131h 26

House Of 1000 BooksA Hunting Season That Turns Haunted | The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones DISCUSSIONThe Only Good Indians follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. Tracked by an entity bent on revenge, these childhood friends are helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way. How many stars did you rate this book? Let us know on our Instagram! Insta: @houseof1000booksclub (with an s) Please Follow us and turn that bell on for more discussions! 2024-12-201h 21

House Of 1000 BooksA Polyamorous Victorian Bloodsucker | A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson DISCUSSIONThis is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Please Follow Us for more discussions! Join us next month when we read The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. 2024-11-271h 19

House Of 1000 BooksA Train You Will Want To Derail | The Dead Take The A Train by Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey DISCUSSIONIn this episode, we discuss The Dead Take The A Train by Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey. "Julie is desperate for a quick career boost to break the dead-end grind, but her pleas draw the attention of an eldritch god who is hungry for revenge." How many intergalactic stars did you give this book? Please Follow US on Instagram @houseof1000booksclub ! Join us next month when we read A Dowry Of Blood by S.T. Gibson. Unlocking Nightmares, One...2024-10-241h 28

House Of 1000 BooksA Family Full Of Freaks | Geek Love by Katherine Dunn DISCUSSIONStep right up to the show! Geek Love is the story of the Binewskis, a carny family whose mater- and paterfamilias set out with the help of amphetamine, arsenic, and radioisotopes to breed their own exhibit of human oddities. Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read The Dead Take The A Train by Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸 2024-09-141h 36

House Of 1000 BooksA Labryinth of Lookalikes | Subcutanean by Aaron A. Reid DISCUSSION PT.2Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2024-08-081h 39

House Of 1000 BooksA Basement You Should Definitely Stay Out Of | Subcutanean by Aaron A. Reid DISCUSSION Part OneIn this two-part series, we discuss Subcutanean by Aaron A. Reid. We follow Orion and Niko as they discover what lies beneath their bed in a maze unlike any other. Each copy of this book is unique, allowing for a reading experience like no other. Listen as we compare our versions and discover how to escape The Downstairs. Tune in again for Part Two of this discussion where we dive into the finale of our copies and discover some interesting differences. Join us next month when we...2024-07-261h 38

House Of 1000 BooksA Notebook You Will Wish You Never Found | Red X by David Demchuk DISCUSSION"Red X" by David Demchuk is a gripping horror novel that interweaves supernatural elements with the very real horrors faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Toronto. The story spans several decades, beginning in the 1980s, and follows a series of mysterious disappearances of gay men. Demchuk blends historical and fictional narratives to create a chilling tale that explores themes of fear, loss, and resilience. Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read Subcutanean by Aaron A. Reid. Unlocking Nightmares...2024-06-161h 53

House Of 1000 BooksA Self-Care Routine That Ignites A Flame | Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang DISCUSSIONThis gripping debut novel by Ling Ling Huang weaves a tale of obsession, identity, and the high price of aesthetic allure. In Natural Beauty, we follow the journey of a gifted musician who, after a life-altering event, finds herself entangled in the luxurious yet sinister embrace of Holistik, New York City’s elite beauty and wellness emporium. Please Follow US for more discussions! Instagram: @houseof1000booksclub Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2024-05-041h 59

House Of 1000 BooksWe NEEDED To Do Something... | Interview with Author Max Booth IIIWe are excited to say that we got to connect with author Max Booth III to discuss all things horror. We loved reading his book We Need To Do Something back in November of last year. His writing style is unlike anything else we have read and we recommend you pick up his work! Please Follow US for more discussions! Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2024-02-231h 03

House Of 1000 BooksA School Project That Ends In A Flash | Penpal by Dathan Auerbach DISCUSSIONIn Penpal, a man investigates the seemingly unrelated bizarre, tragic, and horrific occurrences of his childhood in an attempt to finally understand them. How much do you remember about your childhood? Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2024-02-101h 18

House Of 1000 BooksA Spooky Year Wrapped In Tiers | BONUS EpisodeIn this episode, we tier rank all 12 reads of 2023 and discuss our plans for the new year. Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read Penpal. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2024-01-1455 min

House Of 1000 BooksA Cryptid Cub Who Loves To Organize | Near The Bone by Christina Henry DISCUSSION"Near the Bone" by Christina Henry is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that follows Mattie, a young woman living isolated in a remote cabin with her husband, William. Their secluded existence is disrupted by the arrival of a stranger, their fragile peace shattered as the line between friend and foe blurs Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read Penpal by Dathan Auerbach. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2024-01-051h 17

House Of 1000 BooksA Bathroom Break That Turns To Sh*T | We Need To Do Something by Max Booth III DISCUSSIONWe Need To Do Something tackles a family on the verge of self-destruction finding themselves isolated in their bathroom during a tornado warning. Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read Near The Bone by Christina Henry! Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸 2023-12-201h 12

House Of 1000 BooksA Witch Hunt Straight From Hell | Slewfoot by Brom DISCUSSION"Slewfoot" is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it. Connecticut, 1666: An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil. Please Follow US for more discussions! Join us next month when we read ___. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸 2023-12-041h 16

House Of 1000 BooksThe Prom You Won't Survive | The Weight Of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson DISCUSSION"The Weight Of Blood" by Tiffany D. Jackson is a YA horror novel retelling of the famous tale of Carrie, with a twist. When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation... Maddy did it. Subscribe and Follow us for more discussions and episodes. Join us next month when we read Slewfoot by Brom. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 2023-11-061h 41

House Of 1000 BooksA Rollercoaster of Corporate Chaos | Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven DISCUSSION"Fantasticland" by Mike Bockoven is a gripping and unique novel that explores the aftermath of a devastating hurricane that traps a group of employees and visitors inside a Disneyland-like theme park. With no way to escape, the park's staff and guests are forced to fend for themselves, and the story unfolds through a series of interviews, diary entries, and reports. Please Subscribe for more discussions, Like if you were scared, and Comment your favorite scene from Fantasticland. Join us next month when we read and discuss The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at...2023-09-161h 12

House Of 1000 BooksThe E-Mail You Wish Went To Spam... | Things Have Gotten Worse by Eric LaRocca DISCUSSION"Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke" is a psychological horror novella written by Eric LaRocca. This unsettling and thought-provoking work delves into the dark corners of the human mind, exploring themes of obsession, isolation, and the fragility of reality. Please Subscribe for more discussions, Like if you were scared, and Comment your favorite scene from Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Join us next month when we read and discuss Bunny by Mona Awad. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸 2023-08-301h 20

House Of 1000 BooksReality Tv...but make it Possessed! | Head Full Of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay DISCUSSION"Head Full of Ghosts" is a chilling and gripping psychological horror novel written by Paul Tremblay. Set in a world where reality blurs with the supernatural, the novel delves into the unsettling story of the Barrett family as they confront the disturbing possession of their youngest daughter. Please Subscribe for more discussions, Like if you were scared, and Comment your favorite scene from Head Full of Ghosts. Join us next month when we read and discuss The Troop by Nick Cutter. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2023-08-3051 min

House Of 1000 BooksToo Many Worms... | The Troop by Nick Cutter DISCUSSIONIn last month's Houseof1000Books, we read The Troop by Nick Cutter. Listen in to hear your favorite boys and ghouls discuss their thoughts and ask the question, are worms our favorite sub-genre? Please Subscribe for more discussion, Like if you were scared, and Comment your favorite scene from The Troop. Join us next month when we read and discuss FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven. Unlocking Nightmares, One Page at a Time. 🕸 ⋆｡°✩ ⋆｡°✩🕸2023-08-1855 min