Disturbing Books for Disturbed Readers

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Disturbing Books for Disturbed Readers features to the point, spoiler-free recommendations of dark and disturbing books. This isn't a general horror book podcast. This is for anyone looking for the most grim and grotesque picks to add to their reading list.

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Disturbing Books for Disturbed Readers

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The Most Disturbing Zombie Apocalypse: An Extreme Horror Book Recommendation 30.09.2024 14:38

In C.J. Leede's "Maeve Fly" follow up, "American Rapture," we follow a sheltered girl from an abusive home while she tries to figure out how to survive the most vile zombie apocalypse imaginable. Does it live up to the high bar set by "Maeve Fly?" Where to find this book: ⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org Goodreads Storygraph Referenced Episodes: Maeve Fly ⁠The Eyes Are the Best Part⁠

The Return of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer: An Extreme Horror Book Recommendation 02.07.2024 11:34

The most prolific serial killer of all time is back, and he wants to strike another deal. Edmund Cox returns in Kristopher Triana's sequel to "Gone to See the River Man," "Along the River of Flesh." Neither Triana nor Cox pull any punches in this one. Where to find this book: Amazon⁠⁠⁠ Kristopher Triana Referenced Episodes: Gone to See the River Man The Eyes Are the Best Pa...

Honorable Mentions: Amygdalatropolis & Dead Inside 05.02.2024 21:42

Today's word of the day is bizarre . I'm talking about B.R. Yeager's "Amygdalatropolis" and "Dead Inside" by Chandler Morrison. Tune in to find out why I would never recommend these books to anyone—and why you should read them. Where to find these books: Amygdalatropolis Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org Dead Inside Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org (00:00...

The Eyes Are the Best Part 22.01.2024 12:22

Have you ever wondered what a human eyeball tastes like? Find out in Monika Kim's killer upcoming debut novel, "The Eyes Are the Best Part," out June 25! Pre-Order: Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop Pre-Save: Goodreads The Storygraph

Maeve Fly 04.12.2023 12:32

This week, I'm talking about C.J. Leede's debut novel about the unraveling of a woman who is simply not there, Maeve Fly . Where to find this book: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠Barnes & Noble⁠ ⁠Bookshop⁠

What Good Girls Do 13.11.2023 9:45

In this episode, I discuss Jonathan Butcher's extreme novella, What Good Girls Do , about what happens when a woman who has never seen the light of day wanders into a neighbor's home. Where to find this book: ⁠Amazon⁠

Gone to See the River Man 30.10.2023 6:19

Today, I review Kristopher Triana's killer novel about a killer-obsessed woman, Gone to See the River Man. Where to find this book: Amazon Barnes & Noble

Scanlines and Mukbang Princess 16.10.2023 7:12

In this episode, I discuss Todd Kiesling's Scanlines, a ghost story inspired by an infamous internet video. Where to find these books: Scanlines Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org Mukbang Princess Godless.com

Off Season 02.10.2023 5:50

Jack Ketchum's legendary debut novel Off Season is the topic of discussion on today's episode. Where to find this book: Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org

Fluids 18.09.2023 6:01

In this episode, I review Fluids, an extreme horror novel with heart. Where to find this book: Amazon Barnes & Noble

Tender is the Flesh 04.09.2023 6:43

On today's episode, I'm discussing Tender is the Flesh. Agustina Bazterrica's disturbing tale of a cannibal dystopia. Where to find this book: Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org

Trailer 28.07.2023 1:41

Welcome to Disturbing Books for Disturbed Readers. I got tired of wading through a sea of bulk recommendations, reading through reviews, and still not knowing which books are a little creepy, and which books will make me physically ill. I am always searching for the most disturbing five-star books, so that is exactly what I recommend here. Some of these books may be gory, while others are more psy...