Recs if you like This Is Where We Talk Things Out...

Horror books with a page count of 200 pages or less.

Before we started defining novellas by word count, they were defined as being any book less than 200 pages. Source: my Analysis of Short Stories & Literature professor in community college. I loved that class. But he loved James Joyce. So, ymmv, I guess.

Is it bury your gays if they're all queer?

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.

All the books chosen by Booksandlala for the Literally Dead Book club.

Thrillers and horror books with a family setting. This list focuses on relationships between siblings, parent and child etc.

Horror that validates the quiet unease already inside you.

Ever want to feel uncomfortable but not for too long? Short weird books that can be read in one weekend (or sitting if your only hobby is reading like me). Weird can mean weird girl, horror, questionable choices, uncomfortable and anything all around and in between. These books are not meant to be scary, but horror elements are within many.

Books to read when you're snowed in and want the vibes to match (and keep your blood pumping)