What Books Should You Read This Fall? A 2019 Haul

TL;DR

Rachel's fall book haul features a diverse selection of horror, thrillers, true crime, and fantasy, including titles like 'The Toll' by Cherie Priest and 'Halloween Fiend' by CV Hunt. She highlights notable collections, such as 'Other Voices Other Tombs,' and shares her opinions on several indie horror and YA novels, providing insight into must-reads for the season.

Transcript

hi everyone its Rachel back with the shades of orange today I'm here to do a book haul I think I have a good variety of genre of course there is a lot of horror here but I also have some thrillers a true crime book as well as a couple fantasy books I'm gonna sneak in at the end all that being said let's get started first let's talk horror and I rec... Read More

Key Insights

• 😱 Rachel received a variety of books in genres such as horror, thriller, true crime, and fantasy.
• 🍰 The titles she highlighted cover various themes like Halloween, short stories, cults, and post-apocalyptic settings.
• 🫠 Rachel has read and reviewed some of the books already, while others are on her TBR list for future reading.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the premise of "The Toll" by Cherie Priest?

"The Toll" follows a newlywed couple on their honeymoon when they encounter a creepy disappearance on a narrow bridge. It is described as a Southern gothic tale with a contemporary twist.

Q: What is the genre of "Halloween Fiend" by CV Hunt?

"Halloween Fiend" is a horror novella set in a town where a creature called Halloween goes door-to-door, asking for treats and performing tricks.

Q: Who edited the anthology "Haunted Knight"?

"Haunted Knight" is edited by Ellen Dallow and features a collection of stories that all take place on Halloween.

Q: What is "Rules of Vanishing" by Kate Alice Marshall about?

"Rules of Vanishing" is a YA horror novel about a girl whose sister goes missing, and she follows a myth to find her within a town known for disappearances.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Rachel received a copy of "The Toll" by Cherie Priest, a Southern gothic horror with a contemporary twist, and is excited to read it.

• She also received "Halloween Fiend" by CV Hunt, a novella about a town visited by a creature called Halloween every night.

• Rachel received "October Days" by Ray Bradbury, a collection of short stories, and "Haunted Knight," an anthology edited by Ellen Dallow, both with Halloween themes.

• She reviews several other short story collections, including "Other Voices Other Tombs" and "Tales from the Shadow Side," as well as YA horror novel "Rules of Vanishing."

• Rachel received indie horror titles "Slasher Crusher" and "Fat Camp," and a zombie book titled "The Zombie Run." She also discusses "The Ruins" by Scott Smith and "The Killer Across the Table" by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker.

• Lastly, she mentions two thrillers, "Nothing More Dangerous" by Allen Eskens and "Dead Girls Club" by Damien Angelica Walters, and two fantasy books, "Elantris" by Brandon Sanderson and "Blood Song" by Anthony Ryan.