Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsA bi-weekly book podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction
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Episodes
Summer Scares with Clay McLeod Chapman and Yaika Sabat
May 28, 2024 04:02 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBIt'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
Lost Girls in Horror with Angela Sylvaine
May 14, 2024 04:37 - 1 hour - 89 MBAuthor 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
Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner
April 30, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt'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
Vacation Horror with Jennifer Thorne
April 16, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBJennifer 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
The Black Girl Survives in This One with Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J.Fennell
April 09, 2024 04:05 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBI 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
Speculative Fiction with Quincy Jaquez
April 02, 2024 04:05 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBQuincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo
March 19, 2024 04:24 - 42 minutes - 58 MBStoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Vampire Playlists with Liz Kerin
March 12, 2024 10:06 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBI was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music! Night's Edge playlist First Light playlist
Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley
March 05, 2024 05:40 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBWhat horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Nordic Horror with Anette
February 20, 2024 05:35 - 1 hour - 98 MBLet's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Song Readalikes with Rachel Harrison and Agatha Andrews
February 06, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 124 MBRachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus and boygenius, Blind Melon and Japanese Breakfast. You don't want to miss this chat where we talk mob wife aesthetic, audio cover reveal reactions, intricate dollhouses and crowdsurfing and mosh pits of iconic shows. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreez...
Meta Horror with Neil McRobert from Talking Scared
January 23, 2024 05:37 - 1 hour - 134 MBI was thrilled to be joined by Neil from the Talking Scared podcast to dissect meta horror. What makes it work so well with horror? What are some of Neil's horror hot takes? Is it cake? Check it out here Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Most Anticipated Horror Book Releases 2024
January 09, 2024 05:42 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIt's that time of year where I talk about the horror books coming out in the first half of this year. We have a lot to look forward to Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
2023 Favorites with Rachel
December 19, 2023 05:13 - 1 hour - 129 MBhow is the end of the year already? Where did the time go? As tradition states, I was joined by old co-host Rachel to go over our favorite reads of the year. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Let Us Prey Docuseries with Rachel Peach and April Avila
December 12, 2023 05:47 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBTW: Religious and sexual abuse I was joined by Rachel Peach and April Avila who were recently featured in the Let Us Prey Investigation Discovery docuseries about how their abuse was covered by the church we attended. We talk about how they are doing now that the documentary series has been released, our upbringing and their hopes from this exposure Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
True Crime Horror with Adam Cesare
December 05, 2023 05:22 - 1 hour - 102 MBI was joined by author Adam Cesare to talk about his latest Audible original Influencer and media about the intersection of true crime and horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/12/05/episode-164-true-crime-horror-with-adam-cesare/ Margot Harrison article
Music Horror with Jocelyn Codner
November 21, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 119 MBCan you hear it? The music of the night? It is time for horror all about music Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Musicals Readalikes with Jessica McHugh
November 07, 2023 05:36 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBI was joined by author and poet Jessica McHugh to pair up some horror novels with some of our favorite musicals. Do these two genres make a good pair? What is the appeal of musical theater? What goes into making a blackout poem? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
From the Vault: Halloween Horror
October 31, 2023 04:23 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBHappy Halloween! Let's step into the time machine and go all the way back to 2018 when we were patiently waiting for the new Halloween movie to come out (except for me because I somehow hadn't seen any at that time???) Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttWni8iLab7PghJPNy2nHg Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/10/09/episode-26-halloween-horror/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
Woods Horror with Erin Adams
October 24, 2023 04:28 - 59 minutes - 82 MBAuthor Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Author Chat: Jo Nesbø
October 17, 2023 04:37 - 32 minutes - 45 MBI was joined by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to talk about his latest novel, The Night House. Listen to our conversation on influences, history and rock climbing Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Existential Horror with Katherine Silva
October 10, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBAuthor Katherine Silva joined me to talk about the horror books that leave us with a feeling of existential dread Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/10/10/episode-159-existential-horror-with-katherine-silva/
From the Vault: Listener Picks for Autumn Reads with Quincy
September 26, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBWe are heading back to 2021 with this episode we have pulled out of the vault. Quincy joined me to talk all about books perfect for Autumn and we heard from, you the listeners, as well! See you next time with an all new episode Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/11/16/episode-110-listeners-autumn-reads-with-quincy-jaquez/
Cursed Object Horror with Josh Winning
September 12, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBJosh Winning, author of Burn the Negative stopped by to chat about books featuring Cursed/Haunted Objects! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Road Trip Horror with Haley Newlin
August 29, 2023 10:47 - 1 hour - 108 MBLet's hit the road! Haley Newlin is here to talk about horror on the road. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/29/episode-157-road-trip-horror-with-haley-newlin/
New York City Horror with Nat Cassidy
August 15, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 124 MBWelcome to New York......It's been waiting for you. Nat Cassidy stopped by talk about his new novel, Nestlings and horror set in the city of New York. We talk Josh Groban, NYC slashers, the rise of Jewish horror, and erotic thrillers of the 90s Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/15/episode-156-new-york-city-horror-with-nat-cassidy/
Taylor Swift Readalikes with Quincy Jaquez
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIn honor of the last week of the Eras tour Quincy is back in the house and we are pairing one book with a song from every Taylor Swift album. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/01/episode-155-taylor-swift-readalikes-with-quincy-jaquez/
Adult Summer Scares Readalikes with Sadie Hartmann
July 25, 2023 04:52 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBSadie Hartmann (@mother.horror) stopped by to talk about her book 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered and to find readalikes for this year's Summer Scares picks for adults. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Food Horror with Tessa
July 11, 2023 04:25 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBTessa from @booksasmeals joined to chat about food horror! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Author Chat with Riley Sager
July 04, 2023 04:53 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBRiley Sager is back on the podcast to talk about his latest novel, The Only Left, but don't worry we also talk sharksploitation movies, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift albums and Scream VI spoilers. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
More 2023 Upcoming Horror Releases
June 27, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIt's that time of year again, the one where I talk about books I'm looking forward to that are coming out in the second half of 2023. Get your TBR ready you're going to want to write some of these down. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Thank you to the Dark Piano for the music https://thedarkpiano.com
Author Chat with Danielle Trussoni
June 13, 2023 04:17 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBI was joined once again by author Danielle Trussoni to talk all about her novel The Puzzle Master. Listen to our conversation about evil dolls, puzzles and fascinations with the occult Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Cozy Horror with Agatha from She Wore Black
May 30, 2023 05:09 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBAgatha from the She Wore Black podcast is back to help me talk all things cozy horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Supernatural Horror with Jessica Leonard
May 16, 2023 04:57 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBAuthor Jessica Leonard joins me to talk about horror that takes a supernatural turn and her latest novel Conjuring the Witch out from Ghoulish Books now. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Middle Grade Horror and Summer Scares Readalikes with Ally Malinenko
May 02, 2023 04:51 - 58 minutes - 80 MBStoker-nominated Author and middle grade horror enthusiast Ally Malinenko joins me to talk about the wonders of middle grade horror and the importance of fiction that doesn't talk down to children Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Twilight Zone Readalikes with Rachel Harrison
April 18, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 106 MBRachel Harrison is here again to take us to another dimension, we're recommending books for your favorite episode of The Twilight Zone Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/04/18/episode-146-twilight-zone-read-alikes-with-rachel-harrison/
Motherhood Horror with Gemma Amor
April 04, 2023 05:38 - 1 hour - 129 MBTW: Pregnancy, infertility, Postpartum depression Author Gemma Amor came on the show to talk about motherhood in horror literature, everything from We Need to Talk About Kevin to Nightbitch to Motherthing and her latest novel, The Once Yellow House. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/04/04/episode-145-motherhood-horror-with-gemma-files/
Author Chat: Leopoldo Gout
March 21, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBHad a great conversation with artist, producer and artist Leopoldo Gout about his latest novel, Piñata. We talk about the way indigenous history has been and is taught in Mexico, that one time Pedro Pascal narrated his debut novel, balancing making different types of art and more. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer
Summer Scares with Konrad Stump and Daniel Kraus
March 07, 2023 05:04 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBBooks in the Freezer is the official podcast partner for Summer Scares this year. Check out the episode to see how you can join the effort to support your local library this summer and the picks for this year. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Deadly Games with Jocelyn Codner
February 21, 2023 06:16 - 1 hour - 152 MBThis week Jocelyn is joining me to talk about horror books where characters are playing for their lives! If you're looking for books that have a Ready or Not/ Saw/ Battle Royale feel, look no further Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/02/21/episode-142-deadly-games-with-jocelyn-codner/
Gerald’s Game with Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall
February 07, 2023 05:47 - 1 hour - 130 MBIt's Valentine's Week and what better way to celebrate than with this dark story that is technically about a romantic getaway?? I was joined by Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall of the You Are Good podcast and You're Wrong About podcast to talk about Stephen King's novel Gerald's Game as well as the 2017 Mike Flanagan adaptation. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Haunted House Horror with Grady Hendrix
January 24, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBGrady Hendrix joined me once again to talk about his latest novel, How to Sell a Haunted Houses. We talk haunted house stories, killer dolls, adult siblings, generational trauma and much more Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/01/24/episode-140-haunted-houses-with-grady-hendrix/
New Release Horror Books 2023
January 10, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBGet those TBR lists ready, because I (solo episode) am talking about the books coming out in the next few months that should be on your radar. It's the New Releases episode
Best of 2022 with Rachel
December 27, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 139 MBIt's the end of the year and that's means it's time for me talk to Rachel about the books that made our year this year. Did you have any favorites on our list? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Holiday Horror with Janelle Janson
December 13, 2022 05:54 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBGet ready for some Ho-Ho-Horror book recommendations! We are talking horror stories set during the winter holiday season. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Creepy Dolls with Agatha from She Wore Black Podcast
November 29, 2022 05:49 - 1 hour - 105 MBGoodnight Dolly. I was joined by Agatha from the She Wore Black Podcast and we are talking creepy dolls. What about them gets under our skin? What's the creepiest doll? shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Chat with Rachel Harrison
November 15, 2022 05:36 - 1 hour - 84 MBRachel Harrison is back on the podcast talking about her latest novel, Such Sharp Teeth, her short story collection Bad Dolls, upcoming work, female werewolves, rage, body horror and The Twilight Zone Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Halloween Horror with Briana Morgan
October 31, 2022 11:57 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBI was joined once again by Briana Morgan to talk about books set during the spookiest of days... Halloween. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Horror Novellas with Brandon Baker
October 18, 2022 05:17 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBI was joined by Brandon Baker (@bakerreads) to talk all about short horror. Listen to our conversation full of recommendations for creepy stories under 200 pages. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) with Kristen Anderson
October 11, 2022 04:49 - 1 hour - 124 MBMy friend Kristen from Guide to the Unknown is back again, this time to help parse out our feelings about the Amazon movie adaptation of Grady Hendrix's My Best Friend's Exorcism. We both loved the book. How did the movie do? Is TCBY still around? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/10/11/episode-132-my-best-friends-exorcism-2022-with-kristen-anderson/