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Read This!: Handpicked Favorites from America's Indie Bookstores | Hans Weyandt
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Collects the reading suggestions from twenty-five independent booksellers, including Milwaukee's Boswell Book Company, Tampa's Inkwood Books, and Los Angeles' Skylight Books.
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We're Not Ourselves Today by Lydia Prime and Jill Girardi is a collection of thirteen amazing pulp horror tales jam-packed with creatures, darkness, and a bit of fun.

Are you ready to unlock new fears such as looking underneath ice or the sound of frogs croaking?

Horror short story fans, you need to grab this collection right away!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/were-not-ourselves-today/

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Into the Darkness: Stories Volume 1 by Steve Stred is a killer collection of dark tales that will rip your heart right out and stomp on it, leaving you feeling hollow.

Into the Darkness: Stories Volume 1 is a must-read for fans of dark and upsetting horror!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/into-the-darkness-stories-volume-1/

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Mothman Haze by E.C. Hanson is a gut-punch horror tale about a missing kid, a grandfather who swears Mothman took him, and a strained family on the edge of breaking apart.

Horror fans who enjoy twisted family dynamics and gut-wrenching sadness will love this one!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/mothman-haze-by-ec-hanson/

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Feral by Gemma Amor is a heavy tale of discomfort and transformation told in a beautiful and brutal way that only Gemma can do.

I went into this one totally dark. I only knew it was new from Gemma Amor and I couldn‘t wait to read it. This is such a wonderful blend of love, frustration, gut-punch horror, and bloody revenge.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/feral-by-gemma-amor-book-review/

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My little February book haul! 🥰🖤📚

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Werewolves (Classic Monsters Book 2) presented by KJK Publishing is an anthology that brings dark and fresh takes on the good ol‘ werewolf that readers will want to sink their teeth into right away!

I had such a blast reading these tales!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/kjk-publishing-presents-werewolves/

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Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison is a tale of friendship and curses, and of darkness and love, all centered around the race to find answers before it‘s too late.

Adventure horror fans, this is a must-read. You‘re going to love this action-packed and terrifyingly tense journey!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/shadow-of-the-hidden-by-kev-harrison/

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The Horror Collection: Turquoise Edition presented by KJK Publishing is a collection of tales that will pull on your heartstrings, make you physically ill, and leave you wishing you had a nightlight for your room before you turn in for the night.

Horror fans, this is yet another collection from KJK Publishing that you need on your shelves!

Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-horror-collection-turquoise-edition/

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In Our Tears, In The Sea by Matthew Lutton is a tale of desire, terror, and crabs … lots and lots of crabs.

This was such a fun read filled with tension that is broken up by the different layers of stories to keep the reader on their toes.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/in-our-tears-in-the-sea-by-matthew-lutton/

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Better late than never, right? :) Finally sharing my favorite reads of 2023!

In 2023 I had 70 five-star reads, 45 of which were published in 2023! I‘m so excited to share my list of favorite reads again this year!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/my-favorite-books-that-i-read-in-2023-a-list/

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It Came From The Lake by Glenn Rolfe is a tale of murder, teenage angst, and a manmade lake in the woods of Maine housing a dark secret.

The opening paragraph of It Came From The Lake brings the first blood and immediately sets the tone for the rest of the book!

Creature horror fans, make sure this one is on your radar!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/it-came-from-the-lake-by-glenn-rolfe/

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The Revenge of the Clowns by Caesar Ruell is a tale of twisted carnival horror filled with carnage and the most intense murders you‘ll ever witness on the page. Get ready, because wherever these clowns go, terror follows as close as a shadow.

I wasn‘t afraid of clowns before. But now..?

Carnival and gore-filled horror fans, you gotta check this out!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-revenge-of-the-clowns-by-caesar-ruell/

Kboltz You are beyond brave to read this…🤡👀 2mo
ericarobynreads @Kboltz it was INTENSE!!!! 🤯🫣😅 2mo
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My January book haul 🥰📚

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From mysterious and deadly illnesses to nanobots and lab-modified animals, even mysterious houses and things falling from the sky, The Horror Collection: Sci-Fi Edition presented by KJK Publishing will take readers on a terrifying journey through some killer sci-fi horror tales.

Horror sci-fi fans – you need this book!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-horror-collection-sci-fi-edition/

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December #BookHaul! 🤘🥰

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One of Our Own by Lucinda Berry, narrated by A.J. Cook and Tessa Albertson, is a thriller that centers around very dark and horrific events that will unnerve and shake readers to their cores.

CW: Suicide, sexual assault, rape, trauma, grief & more.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/one-of-our-own-by-lucinda-berry-audiobook-review...

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IT SEES YOU WHEN YOU‘RE SLEEPING: A Christmas Horror Story by Gemma Amor features something coming down the chimney. But it‘s not Saint Nick and they‘re not planning to spread joy…

Looking to add some major bloodshed into your world this holiday season? Look no further.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/it-sees-you-when-youre-sleeping-by-gemma-amor-bo...

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For readers that enjoy the slow, twisted tales where everything weaves together throughout the book, We All Live in a Fascist Police State Now, Thanks to This One Fucking Guy is a must-read! I had a blast getting to know all of these characters and how their lives blended.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/we-all-live-in-a-fascist-police-state-now/

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The Horror Collection: Monster Edition presented by KJK Publishing is a collection of chilling tales filled with monsters of all kinds! Get your nightlights ready; this collection will have you constantly on the lookout for something creeping just around the corner.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/thc-monster-edition/

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My November book haul 🥰🤘🖤

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Twisting Parallels by Steve L. Clark is a beautifully written, horror-filled collection of stories with such a great range. Steve‘s writing style is sure to leave you chilled as the tales continue to haunt you long after you first experience them.

Horror fans, don‘t miss this collection. I hope you have as much fun as I did!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/twisting-parallels-by-steve-l-clark/

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Vampires, an anthology from KJK Publishing, is a bloody and horror-filled collection of dark tales that is sure to grip readers by their throats! Just watch out for the teeth…

I had a blast seeing all the different takes on vampires and I was so excited to see how dark these were! I can‘t get the mouth of one out of my head!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/kjk-presents-vampires/

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I can‘t 🥰😭 Getting a contact nap and some reading time is already the best, and then the little dude goes and does this.

AkashaVampie Isn't it great? My oldest (17yrs old now) used to rub my arm with his hand while we cuddled. I miss it. 😭 5mo
ericarobynreads @AkashaVampie aww!! 🥰 ❤️ 5mo
AkashaVampie @ericarobynreads ikr. Cherish this time. It goes by so so fast. 5mo
ericarobynreads @AkashaVampie definitely!! ❤️ He‘s already growing so fast! A onesie he‘s in fit last night and this morning we‘re having trouble getting him back in after changing his diaper! 😭 5mo
AkashaVampie @ericarobynreads that will happen especially when they are small. We got my oldest a pair of shoes when they were younger that I believe they only wore once. Good Luck. 5mo
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This month was a big one! Our “little” dude arrived on October 5th. So of course, the month was a total blur. I had read and prepped posts in advance before the little guy's arrival, but my reading had slowed way down since. Even so, I was able to post 7 reviews!

Check out my recap here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/october-2023-recap/

Chrissyreadit Congratulations!!!! 5mo
Reggie Congrats!!!! 5mo
ericarobynreads @Chrissyreadit @Reggie thank you both! 🥰 5mo
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The Perfectly Fine Neighborhood edited by Kayleigh Dobbs, Stephen Kozeniewski, and Wile E. Young is an anthology of amazing tales where ghosts occupying space amongst the living is totally normal, but all is not perfectly fine.

I had an absolute blast with the collection! I love that there was a mix of spooky, heart-breaking, thought-provoking, and just all-around fun tales here.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-perfectly-fine-neighborhood/

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Ready to kick start your Halloween reading if you haven‘t done so yet? The Spirit of the Season by Somer Canon is a snack-sized horror tale that is sure to terrify and entertain!

Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-spirit-of-the-season-by-somer-canon/

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Look what‘s hereeeeee! 😍 The fully bound version of Our Final Halloween!

Thank you, thank you, Mike Garley and Mike Lee Graham! Obsessed with the To line as always!

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My September book haul! 😍🥰🖤📚

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The Leaves Forget by Alan Baxter is a tense and suspenseful tale of a brother desperate to find answers.

I picked this up late one evening telling myself I‘d read just a couple chapters before bed. Bad idea…

Fans of very suspenseful tales with a cult and supernatural feature, go grab a copy right away!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-leaves-forget-by-alan-baxter/

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The Conservator‘s Collection: Derelict by John Durgin, Jay Bower, and John Lynch is a collection of three novellas with the theme of abandonment and derelict situations that each bring their own level of darkness into play!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-conservators-collection-derelict/

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Last Stay by Brennan LaFaro is a terrifying slasher novella that is set in a rough-looking motel located on the side of a roadway. The rooms themselves aren‘t much better… But it‘s not just the splatter on the ceiling and sink that could be blood or the potential bedbugs hidden in the old bedding that they should fear. In this motel, there are also monsters lurking.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/last-stay-by-brennan-lafaro/

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My August book haul 🥰📚🤘🖤

JessClark78 Looks like a good haul. 🖤 7mo
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Gore by Matt Wildasin is a fast-paced tale of uncovering things that were long buried and the curiosity that strikes and drives them forward, even when they knew better than to bend to their interest.

A classic curiosity-killed-the-cat type of situation, this tale is one that you‘re going to want to read straight through. The tension and action are just too intense to put down.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/gore-by-matt-wildasin-book-review/

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I‘m on PangoBooks! My handle is: @ericarobynreads | https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/ericarobynreads

Pop by to check out what books I have up for sale! 😁📚❤️

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🥰 Thanks again, Mike!!

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DOGS by Mike Sullivan is a brutal and terrifying tale filled with violence, confusion, and some perfectly timed and bone-chilling barking.

I had SO much fun with this read. It has everything I look for in short and brutal horror novellas!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/dogs-by-mike-sullivan/

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My June book haul 🥰📚🖤

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My May book haul 🥰🤘🖤

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In perfect Erica fashion, my husband and I accidentally came across a new-to-me bookstore called Hello Hello Books while searching out our morning beverages from a local cafe, Rock City Coffee!

Check out my full post about visiting Visiting Hello Hello Books in Rockland, Maine! 

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/visiting-hello-hello-books-in-rockland-maine/

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How cute is this LFL?! It‘s a great size, the blue paint is lovely, the string lights around it is a wonderful touch! There are also beautiful flowers and plants in the planter and the Free Little Library flag!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/feature-little-free-library-visit-17/

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It Looks Like Dad by J. Krawczyk is a tale of doppelgängers, parallel worlds, and danger.

I‘m seriously obsessed with this tale! It was like reading while walking through a fun house; I was never quite sure what I was looking at, but I knew the path would become clear soon enough.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/it-looks-like-dad-by-j-krawczyk/

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The Circus of Hungry Clowns by Caesar Ruell is a chilling and action-packed novella centered around clowns, nefarious plans, and sheer determination.

This is a must-read for horror fans, especially those that love carnival horror!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-circus-of-hungry-clowns-by-caesar-ruell/

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Vampiro by Kevin J. Kennedy is such a fun collection! There‘s a broad range here from the absolutely disgusting, to more heart-felt, then to the terrifying.

I had so much fun revisiting these tales in the audiobook as narrated by Austin Backman!

Click here to check out my thoughts on each story from the second time around: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/vampiro-by-kevin-j-kennedy-audiobook/

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Sleeping In The Fire by John Durgin is a collection of 9 short stories that are each terrifyingly brutal and so vivid #!

This collection is so darn good! Perfect nightmare fuel that just adds more and more to the already building fire.

Horror fans, this is one you‘re going to need! Keep an eye on the preorder options as they roll out!

Click here to check out my full review:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/sleeping-in-the-fire-by-john-durgin/

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Homesick by Samantha Kolesnik is a special edition chapbook that holds four absolutely gut-wrenching stories that will bring readers to tears as the author firmly places you in the character‘s minds.

A must-read if you were lucky enough to get your hands on a copy of this limited run of only 125 copies! Samantha‘s work is just SO powerful.

Check out my full review:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/homesick-by-samantha-kolesnik/

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The Horror Collection: Lost Edition presented by KJK Publishing is the 14th chilling collection in this series. Per usual, I absolutely loved it!

So many of these tales really nestled their way into my brain! Days after finishing reading, they are still so fresh and pop into my head throughout the day.

This is a collection that I highly recommend picking up.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/thc-lost-edition/

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Magick by Judith Sonnet is a blood-soaked and absolutely brutal extreme horror tale of a haunted house that riles up anyone that nears the property.

Filled with depravity, violence, and sex, this was a wild ride!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/magick-by-judith-sonnet/

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The Backrooms by Matt Wildasin is a terrifying, claustrophobia-inducing, hair-raising story of the world not being what we think it is, and what lengths people will go to to try to escape.

A killer mix of sci-fi and horror, this is a must-read for fans of either genre!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-backrooms-by-matt-wildasin/

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Taboo in Four Colors by Tim McGregor is a tale of comic books, hidden love, and doing whatever needs to be done to keep secrets safe.

The focus on real-world horror mixed with a bit of spookiness is totally captivating.

This is such an amazing tale. I blew right through this one! Tim‘s work is just unputdownable.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/taboo-in-four-colors-by-tim-mcgregor/

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Bishop by Candace Nola is a chilling and tense story of being lost in the forest during winter, where the cold isn‘t the biggest threat that the characters are facing.

Bishop is a book that I picked up and could not put down. This is a must-read for fans of horror set in isolated places where there are many things to fear.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/bishop-by-candace-nola/