Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
A horror book recommendation show where I, Stephanie, and a guest pick a niche topic in horror and recommend three books with temperature based scariness ratings. The scariest books are going in the freezer! New episodes every other Tuesday. We're talking horror books, movies and final girl songs
Episodes
So this is the new year
Welcome to 2026 listeners, it's looking like we are in for another great year of horror full of fresh voices and terrors.
It's the perfect time to join the Books in the Freezer Reading Challenge.
Books Mentioned:
- This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
- Pig Wife by Abbey Luck
- A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
- I Will Kill Your Imaginary F...
Full episode available on Patreon
Angela Sylvaine, horror author and the internet's favorite Cheerful Goth has stopped by Fear Street to talk about what is going on in the Secret Bedroom in Lea Carson's house. We talk about Benetton sweaters, VHS rental problems, Victorian ghost girls and more
2025 has come to an end, so that means it’s time to break down our standout reads of the year. I am joined by my friend, fellow podcaster and reviewer, Anna Dupre of the Anna Rose Reads Podcast. This was a year full of cannibalism, sweeping historicals, and weird little horny books, so a great year!
Books Mentioned: Short Story Collections/ Anthologies- Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper
- Mystery L...
I was joined by author Jenny Kiefer to talk about her latest novel Crafting for Sinners and locked room horror stories
Books Mentioned:- Crafting for Sinner by Jenny Kiefer
- The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
- The Troop by Nick Cutter
- The Handyman Method by Andrew F. Sullivan and Nick Cutter
- Exiles by Mason Coile
- Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
- How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold
- We Need to Do S...
Come one! Come all to my conversation with author Chris Panatier. We are talking about his book Shitshow from Sobelo Books and carnival horror.
Movies Mentioned:- Carnival of Souls
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
- Final Destination 3
- House of 1000 Corpses
- Big Fish
- Nope
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Shitshow by Chris Panatier
- Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
- Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
- ...
This is a repost of an episode from 2024 where Jocelyn and I discussed Frankenstein Retellings!
Have you watched the new Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein? What did you think of it?
Shownotes here
Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains.
Books mentioned:
- King Sorrow by Joe Hill
- The Fireman by Joe Hill
- The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
- The Secret History by Donna Tart
- Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
- The Passage by Justin Cronin
- The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
- The Gunslinger by Stephen King
- Fright or Flight: 17 Turbu...
I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026.
Books mentioned:
- The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle
- The Changeling by Victor LaValle
- The Shining by Stephen King
- American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis
- The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp
- We Have...
Full episode available on Patreon
It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast.
Synopsis: Who killed the counselor? “I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus. Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior counselor Holly Flynn is determined to solve the mystery before it destroys...
Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns.
Books Mentioned:
- Good Boy by Neil McRobert\
- Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon
- Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
- The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert
- The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado
- Jackal by Erin E Adams
- The Night Country by Stewart O Nan
- Itch! by Gemma Amo...
I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers.
Books Mentioned:Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper
A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper
I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month!
Books Mentioned:- A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
- Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell)
- What Happened to Ruthie Ramirez by Claire Jimenez
- The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
- Th...
Full episode available on Patreon
Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?
I was joined by author Brian McAuley to talk about his latest horror novel and horror set in the desert!
- Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
- Mystery Lights: Stories by Lena Valencia
- Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman
- Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy
- In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson
- Spread Me by Sarah Gailley
- Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton
- Welcome to Night Vale by Jeffrey Cranor and Josep...
This episode was originally posted November 2020 and despite it being almost 5 years old, it's still a fun listen. Will Rogers and Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast and I all read the three books in the Psycho trilogy (?) by Robert Bloch.
You can find Will and Kristen online @gttupod
Today I am joined by librarian, author and horror lover Becky Spratford to talk about the upcoming essay collection she edited, Why I Love Horror, with essays from some incredible names in horror. We are talking about the books and media that made us into horror fans at different points in our life .
Books Mentioned:- Why I Love Horror edited by Becky Spratford
- Where the Sid...
I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend some post-apocalyptic horror books
Books Mentioned:
This was originally recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode last year, but is now available on the main feed. If you love Rachel Harrison, horror books or Mitski songs, this episode is for you!
Books Mentioned:
- Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (Bug Like an Angel)
- So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (Me After You)
- Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman (I Bet On Losing Dogs)
- Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester (Sta...
Full episode available on Patreon.
It's Fear Street Friday on the House at the End of Fear Street.
I was joined by Alex, you might know her as The Bookubus online, to talk about the 10th entry in the series, Ski Weekend.
Synopsis: Snowbound! “Red” Porter was a stranger they’d met on their ski weekend. But Ariel Munroe, Doug Mahr and his girlfriend Shannon Harper were grateful he was there when they set out for home on the icy ...
What's your favorite gas station scene in horror?
Books mentioned:
- Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
- Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One by Jack Townsend
- "Gas Station Carnivals" by Thomas Ligotti from the collection Teatro Grottesco
Check out the final girl songs here!
Merch is finally available! Join the Reading Challenge! How to support Books in the FreezerWe are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of ...
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