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.
The Most Disturbing Zombie Apocalypse: An Extreme Horror Book Recommendation
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 (https://a.co/d/9mqPty9)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/american-rapture-cj-leede/1144473325)
Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/american-rapture-cj-leede/20998275)
Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203579244-american-rapture)
Storygraph (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/85a78443-f5c4-4e12-b834-412e0a36ebc7)
Referenced Episodes:
Maeve Fly (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disturbingbooks/episodes/Maeve-Fly-e2cqaff/a-aamq5ch)
The Eyes Are the Best Part (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disturbingbooks/episodes/The-Eyes-Are-the-Best-Part-e2encs3)
2 Jul 2024
The Return of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer: An Extreme Horror Book Recommendation
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 (https://amzn.to/3W74QyX)
Kristopher Triana (https://www.trianahorror.com/product/along-the-river-of-flesh-paperback)
Referenced Episodes:
Gone to See the River Man (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disturbingbooks/episodes/Gone-to-See-the-River-Man-e29c8ig)
The Eyes Are the Best Part (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disturbingbooks/episodes/The-Eyes-Are-the-Best-Part-e2encs3)
(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) Along the River of Flesh
(09:16) The Eyes Are the Best Part
(09:56) Show Discussion
5 Feb 2024
Honorable Mentions: Amygdalatropolis & Dead Inside
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 (https://a.co/d/4Dm7vnd)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/amygdalatropolis-edia-connole/1134262028)
Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/amygdalatropolis-edia-connole/12525083)
Dead Inside
Amazon (https://a.co/d/esmkDuR)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-inside-chandler-morrison/1121967335)
Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/dead-inside-chandler-morrison/18406298)
(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) Amygdalatropolis
(11:55) Dead Inside
22 Jan 2024
The Eyes Are the Best Part
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 (https://a.co/d/euO4aVm)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-eyes-are-the-best-part-monika-kim/1144121860)
Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-eyes-are-the-best-part-monika-kim/20651995)
Pre-Save:
Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195703882-the-eyes-are-the-best-part)
The Storygraph (https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/5506a140-b483-4191-9e3e-9a7f530f5f19)
4 Dec 2023
Maeve Fly
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 (https://a.co/d/hmqsgHY)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maeve-fly-cj-leede/1141976651)
Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/p/books/maeve-fly-cj-leede/18738964)
13 Nov 2023
What Good Girls Do
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 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0993592627/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0993592627&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2)
30 Oct 2023
Gone to See the River Man
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 (https://a.co/d/3YJqwBA)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gone-to-see-the-river-man-kristopher-triana/1136651866?ean=2940162975977)
16 Oct 2023
Scanlines and Mukbang Princess
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 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091QCVKJV/ref=x_gr_bb_kindle?caller=Goodreads&tag=x_gr_bb_kindle-20)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scanlines-todd-keisling/1139180545?ean=9781943720583)
Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/scanlines-todd-keisling/16709253?ean=9781943720583)
Mukbang Princess
Godless.com (https://godless.com/products/mukbag-princess-by-rayne-havok?_pos=1&_sid=f2c60374e&_ss=r)
2 Oct 2023
Off Season
Jack Ketchum's legendary debut novel Off Season is the topic of discussion on today's episode.
Where to find this book:
Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C2ZQDQ/ref=x_gr_bb_kindle?caller=Goodreads&tag=x_gr_bb_kindle-20)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/off-season-jack-ketchum/1100342339?ean=9781477840528)
Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/off-season-unexpurgated-hard-cover-edition-jack-ketchum/10209815?ean=9781892950550)
18 Sept 2023
Fluids
In this episode, I review Fluids, an extreme horror novel with heart.
Where to find this book:
Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B59VVCB4/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0B59VVCB4&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fluids-may-leitz/1141703846?ean=9781667837369)
4 Sept 2023
Tender is the Flesh
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 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982150920/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1982150920&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2)
Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tender-is-the-flesh-agustina-bazterrica/1135277372?ean=9781982150921)
Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/tender-is-the-flesh-agustina-bazterrica/13446672?ean=9781982150921)
28 Jul 2023
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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 psychologically or emotionally disturbing, but every recommendation is a book that shocked, disturbed, or traumatized me, while I enjoyed every second of it. If this is what you are looking for, then follow along, and I hope you find your next favorite read here.
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