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Five Spooky Book and Film/TV Recommendations
Looking for spooky season recommendations? Explore this curated list of the best contemporary horror books, indie films, and eerie TV shows to watch this Halloween.
1 day ago5 min read
Blacktail by Scott Hawkins: Review & Analysis
Explore Scott Hawkins’s Blacktail (2026) in this review & analysis. Unpack its themes, dark humor, animal perspectives, and ties to The Library at Mount Char.
Oct 66 min read
Smoke Season by Carrie-Edmund Laben: Review & Analysis
Smoke Season by Carrie-Edmund Laben is a hazy, surreal fever dream about family, identity, and finding connection amidst chaos. Read my full review and analysis.
Sep 296 min read
You Weren’t Meant to be Human by Andrew Joseph White: Review & Analysis
A deep dive into Andrew Joseph White's You Weren't Meant to Be Human—exploring body horror, cult-like found family, trans identity, and dark dystopian themes.
Sep 225 min read
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: Review & Analysis
Explore Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma in this deep-dive review connecting queer horror, slasher tropes, and trans identity.
Sep 225 min read
Catching Up: ADHD & Life in the Fast Lane
An honest check-in on navigating ADHD, overstimulation, and daily burnout, featuring cozy book and film recommendations to help you find balance.
Sep 83 min read
Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman: Review & Analysis
A review and analysis of Christopher Buehlman's medieval horror novel Between Two Fires, exploring its Black Death setting, biblical themes, and dark journey.
Sep 36 min read
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo: Review & Analysis
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo is a unique, imaginative fantasy about love, grief, and rebuilding. Read our spoiler review and analysis of this compelling novel.
Sep 16 min read
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman #4-7: Review & Analysis
An in-depth review of Dungeon Crawler Carl books 4–7, analyzing character arcs, the System AI, worldbuilding expansion, and the limits of its social critique.
Aug 186 min read
The Girl Who Loved the Sun (Short Fiction)
Explore a powerful short story on limerence, wildfires, and eclipses—blending personal reflection, mythic storytelling, and emotional healing.
Aug 114 min read
Backrooms Review & Analysis
A review and analysis of A24's The Backrooms film, exploring its liminal horror, themes of fraying minds, and connections to House of Leaves and Piranesi.
Aug 44 min read
Short Stories: "The Litany of Renewal" & "Changing Seasons"
Two speculative flash fiction stories, "The Litany of Renewal" and "Changing Seasons"—original tales exploring pain, change, and hope.
Jul 288 min read
Nolan’s The Odyssey: Review & Analysis
A review and analysis of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, exploring how the film reinterprets Greek mythology, xenia, and modern morals for today's audience.
Jul 215 min read
Collecting Truths and Lessons About the World
Combat ADHD forgetfulness with externalization. Explore a curated collection of life lessons, quotes, and mental health truths to keep you grounded.
Jul 144 min read
Avatar’s “A Secret Door”: Call to Escape
Explore how Avatar’s "A Secret Door" subverts metal traditions to paint a powerful, resonant picture of anxiety, depression, and the fight for mindfulness.
Jul 73 min read
Dungeon Crawler Carl (#1-3) by Matt Dinniman: Review and Analysis
Dive into Dungeon Crawler Carl (#1-3) by Matt Dinniman. Explore how this wild, action-packed series balances chaotic RPG fun with heart and anarchist morals.
Jun 305 min read
Happy Pride & Catching Up With Exciting Stories
Celebrate Pride and catch up on top spec-fiction! Exploring everyday queerness, Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and K.J. Parker’s Making History.
Jun 234 min read
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones: Review & Analysis
Explore the cyclical violence and Indigenous horror of Stephen Graham Jones's The Only Good Indians, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming 2026 sequel.
Jun 167 min read
The Will of the Many by James Islington: Review & Analysis
A critical review of James Islington's The Will of the Many, Exploring its familiar fantasy academy tropes, clever capitalism allegory, and why it disappointed.
Jun 97 min read
The Dangers of SFF's Informed Romance Trope
Explore the pitfalls of the "informed romance" trope in SFF, its impact on uncritical readers, and why queer speculative fiction might handle relationships better.
Jun 25 min read
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