Recs if you like Ararat...

does it matter if you’re shivering from fear or the cold?

who do you become when you’re cut off from the rest of the world?

books in which a person or group of people are physically isolated and have to contend with who they really are.

survival stories, often but not always set in extreme locations or climates.

Horrors and thrillers set in winter (21st December to 20th March, but I will count earlier December as winter too to make things easier) or in a really cold place that reminds of wintertime.

The list will contain both more known books that you've probably already been recommended and some that I've seen have had less attention, at least over here. I have not read them all, but I want to complete this list myself too during the next Christmasses.

Tight spaces. Heavy air. The creeping realization that escape may not be possible. These are stories designed to make you feel trapped.

Recs welcome!

possession n that Most of these are recs I found on r/horrorlit so apologies if they don’t actually include possession 🫡 recs are always welcomed 🙂‍↕️

Books that explore some interesting “what if”questions

The Bram Stoker Awards for Best Novel are presented by the Horror Writers Association (hence HWA) for 'superior achievement' in horror writing - FF: Stephen King is the biggest winner in this category and the biggest loser.

Hooks, surprises, and twists, oh my