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Summer is in full swing! Step aside beach reads, scary summer stories are hitting the shelves hard this season. Here are a selection of horror titles from legendary authors and newcomers alike. Whether you like to read with the lights on or surround yourself in spooky vibes, this summer has a book for you!



House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
A group of young men seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered in a Puerto Rican slum;
Youthjuice by E.K. Sathue
A 29-year-old copywriter realizes that beauty is possible–at a terrible cost–in this surreal, satirical send-up of NYC It-girl culture.
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing, art-house horror flick.



Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
A chilling horror novel about a haunting, told from the perspective of a young girl whose troubled family is targeted by an entity she calls “Other Mommy.”
How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive by Craig DiLouie
A famous 80s slasher director sets out to shoot the most terrifying horror movie ever made using an occult camera that might be (and probably is) demonic.
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
Misha knows that chasing success in Hollywood can be hell.
But finally, after years of trying to make it, his big moment is here: an Oscar nomination.



The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
Ji-won’s life tumbles into disarray in the wake of her Appa’s extramarital affair and subsequent departure. Her dreams, horrifying… yet enticing.
Pink Slime by Fernanda Trias
In a city ravaged by a mysterious plague, a woman tries to understand why her world is falling apart. Inland, a secretive corporation churns out the only food anyone can afford–a revolting pink paste.
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
A man must contend with the long-ago disappearance of his childhood best friend–and the dark secrets lurking just beyond the safe confines of his picture-perfect neighborhood.
If you enjoy reading all things spooky and scary, check out our upcoming book discussion, Reading in the Dark. For more details, click here: https://events.rrpl.org/event/10328357
Happy reading!
-Melinda
