It's BOOK CLUB time! Today Val and Ron say ALL the words and feel ALL the emotions in discussing this powerful book from Gabino Iglesias titled The Devil Takes You Home. A Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker award winner, this grisly, dark noir/crime/horror mashup sticks to the marrow of your bones and doesn't ever let go. Please note that the next book from Iglesias is set to be available this summer (August) and it's called House of Bone and Rain. Just like us, you won't want to miss it!
Next film discussion, Scream Sister will branch out and visit another foreign language film!
April 1st - Train to Busan, directed by Yeon Sang-ho
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**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.
Scream Sister is a Ness production hosted by Veronica and Valerie. Editing by Valerie. Music by Omar Chakor. Special thanks to Lorenzo Villarreal and Alex Street for production support for this episode.
Episode Resources:
Three Questions for Gabino Iglesias Regarding His Novel “The Devil Takes You Home”
Contracts Are Dangerous: An Interview with Gabino Iglesias
‘The Devil Takes You Home’ Is Very Creepy—and Very Much About Right Now
Gabino Iglesias, a Writer of Noir, Explores the Texas Underworld
'The Devil Takes You Home' invites readers to consider the depths of darkness
The Devil Takes You Home - Gabino Iglesias | A Word on Words | Nashville Public Television
Book Review: The Devil Takes You Home (2022) - Vogue Horror
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