Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

This is Books in the Freezer, a podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction. Our topical, bi-weekly episodes will cover those scary books that you might want to put in the freezer. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of our recommendations!

Freezer Book Horror with Nick Cutter

I got to speak to the one and only Nick Cutter to talk about books we are putting right in the freezer and his new novel, The Queen.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Final Girl Playlist

11-19
01:14:41

Religious Horror with CJ Leede

CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma)  We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings!  Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

10-29
01:11:48

The X-Files Readalikes with Jocelyn and Anette

Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week.  E. Jean Carroll piece Final Girl Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kxmKaNzPkZk97EoHQz9EH  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 

10-22
01:41:21

Mall Horror with Angela Sylvaine

Have a nice day... I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

10-15
59:09

Devil Horror with Johnny Compton

Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

10-08
01:09:21

Book Talk: Under the Skin by Michel Faber with Laura

This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

10-01
56:35

Vampire Horror with Rachel Harrison

Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more. Final Girl Playlist  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 

09-24
01:21:24

Horror for Weenies with Emily C. Hughes

Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more! Movies mentioned:  Cuckoo (2024) The First Omen (2024) When Evil Lurks (2023) 28 Days Later Talk to Me (2023) Check out the Final Girl Playlist   Shownotes: https:/http://booksinthefreezer.com/?p=5667

09-10
01:37:21

Grief Horror with Katrina Monroe

I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

08-27
01:01:48

Summer Camp Horror with Josh Winning

Listen up, campers, Josh Winning is on the pod this week and we are heading to the mess hall because we have a lot of summer camp horror to discuss. You won't want to miss this one Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

08-13
01:23:04

Are You Afraid of the Dark Readalikes with Brian McAuley

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story, the tale of the Are You Afraid of the Dark readalikes. Let's talk dopplegangers, haunted cameras and turning into dolls in this nostalgic look at hit 90's show

07-30
55:37

Art Horror with LC Allingham (Updated)

Hey! The previous upload had 30 seconds cut out, so this is the updated version with that back in.    I was joined by author LC Allingham to talk about Art Horror. So get your miniatures and paintbrushes out for this episode.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

07-16
01:00:50

More 2024 Upcoming Horror Releases

The year is half over, but that means we've got the second half of 2024 full of new releases to look forward to.  Get ready for viruses, slasher sequels, single-location terrors, vampires and more Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 

07-02
50:56

Adult Summer Scares with Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison

Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison stopped by to chat about the adult picks in the summer scares program this year.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

06-18
57:46

Summer Scares with Clay McLeod Chapman and Yaika Sabat

It's Summer Scares time! I was so excited to talk all things Summer Scares with Clay and Yaika. We talk about the list of banger books they decided on this year, and how to participate in Summer Scares Also, this is the FIRST time Clay is talking about his upcoming book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes on a podcast  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 

05-28
01:12:47

Lost Girls in Horror with Angela Sylvaine

Author Angela Sylvaine is on the pod this week talking about her upcoming collection The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls the idea of "Lost Girls" in horror. Who qualifies as a horror "lost girl"? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

05-14
01:05:49

Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner

It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like you need more Frankenstein/ re-animation stories in your life.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

04-30
01:19:51

Vacation Horror with Jennifer Thorne

Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club  Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

04-16
01:04:55

The Black Girl Survives in This One with Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J.Fennell

I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for a teen audience.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

04-09
30:49

Speculative Fiction with Quincy Jaquez

Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it?    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

04-02
49:34

Shanna Pankey

I was a youth pastor/music minister kid as well. Interesting that we are all into horror as much as we are now…..

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Beth Tweedy

I've read The Stand probably 4 or 5 times and I'll agree my last read I thought Frannie was a bit annoying.

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Toria Richards

Really love this podcast

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Rachel Dawn Drenning

What 3 Karin Slaughter books have you read or recommend?

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Cooper Harris

REQUIRED LISTENING for ANYONE seeking a finger-on-the-vein perspective on HORROR as LITERATURE!!! Stephanie and Rachel are informed, compassionate readers and casters. The long and short of it: these hosts know their shit, and if you consider yourself participant in the ongoing exploration of what is arguably our oldest, most primally resonant storytelling form, listen to them. They’ll show you EXACTLY what you need in your freezer.

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