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Renee - Itsbooktalk & More's avatar

I already shared one of my favorite scary reads - PET SEMATARY - another super scary read I loved is the true crime book I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK by Michelle McNamara - I STILL check the window locks at night and won't go to the mailbox in the dark after reading this. And this is why I need your help, I haven't read many other truly scary books. I would love some recommendations that aren't supernatural:)

I just finished listening to HOW TO READ A BOOK by Monica Wood and I LOVED it so much!! Katie from Basic B's Guide (here on Substack and Instagram) told me awhile ago that she thought I'd like it and then lately several of you here in this group said you read it and thought I'd like it and you all were right! This is a book lover's book, that is it's a book about books but also about what it means to be a reader and who "deserves" access to books, reading, and literary discussion. It's also a story about forgiveness, grief, moving on, love and finding oneself whether you're in your 20's or in your 60s and beyond. The audio was excellent.

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I, too, have a visceral memory form reading a popular Stephen King book. I was sitting on my couch late at night-it was windy. Things were rattling. I was sure that Pennywise the clown was on my backporch trying to get into the house. I was really scaredand just started bellowing for room mate to help me. She came running out of her bedroom-it was late, she'd been sound asleep. She was not vibing with my freak-out! I can still remember how scared I felt...I can literally still feel that massive anxiety-rapid heart rate, etc. Great book but I will not ever reread it plus I have never seen and will not see any of the adaptions. Pennywise scares the 'crap' ouutt' me!

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