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Curious readers and fans of monsters and the macabre, get ready to bulk up your TBR piles! Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann has curated the best selection of modern horror books, including plenty of deep cuts. Indulge your heart's darkest desires to be terrified, unsettled, disgusted, and heartbroken with stories that…

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1 author picked 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved the premise of the book and the way it presented different books you should read before you're murdered.

The layout is a fantastic vessel for the information on each book. While each book has a cover image and full synopsis, you also get a brief overview that tells you themes and style so you can decide on your next read by scanning pages. I definitely added a lot more horror books to my "TBR" from this one!

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