• Horror

    On Haunted Childhoods, 80s Poltergeists, and the Rage of Female Adolescence

    "I feel drawn to these girls’ stories because their suffering is so clear—and because I believe the line between real and fake is fuzzy when it comes to adolescent emotions."

    July 13, 2021  By Emily Arsenault
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    The Most Murdered Woman in the World

    How an early form of true crime set the stage for Paula Maxa, the original scream queen.

    July 7, 2021  By April Snellings
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    It's Time for Crime Fiction to Respect Sex Workers

    "Historically, female sex workers are often portrayed as victims, easily used and discarded as plot fodder..."

    June 22, 2021  By V. Castro
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    A Very Memorable Monster: Fictional Serial Killers You Can’t Forget

    The dark and twisted villains of fictional lore.

    June 11, 2021  By Jen Williams
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    24 Queer Crime Novels to Read All Year Long

    Celebrate Pride Month with gay thrillers, lesbian mysteries, and queer crime fiction galore!

    June 10, 2021  By Molly Odintz
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    Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

    "There’s nothing as terrifying as what is happening in our heads."

    May 31, 2021  By Lisa Unger
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    Goblin

    Josh Malerman

    "If Tom hadn’t left his sweater in his locker, if he hadn’t gone back to get it, and if he hadn’t passed the main office on the way, the whole dark night might’ve been avoided."

    May 19, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    Resurrecting Edgar Allan Poe While Continuously Disappointing My Mother

    Poe's timeless themes and horrors translate pretty well to a modern YA setting, it turns out.

    April 19, 2021  By Mindy McGinnis
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    Scary Times Call for Scary Reads

    When life gets tough, some readers look for books about ghosts, monsters, survival, and the terrifying unknown.

    April 7, 2021  By Jennifer McMahon
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    Four Classic Summer Camp Horror Movies Ready For A Re-Watch

    The ’80s were a blur of dodgy pop music and big hair, but they produced some awesome horror.

    March 10, 2021  By Natasha Preston
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