Recs if you like Schrader's Chord...

“Make your statement, face your fear.”

A selection of books with vibes similar to the themes, narrative format, and generally eeriness of our favorite horror pod. Recommendations always welcome!

Horror that centers around a band or music. Most involve Metal bands and/or Satan. This sub-genre is very campy and fun but it can have some problematic moments (especially the old ones) so tread with caution and check content warnings!

I can't be the only one who want to remember all the books without jumping around in a video, right?

did you love creepypastas like ben drowned, candle cove or smile dog as a kid? then analog horror might be for you! while this isn't an exhaustive list of all possible analog horror books, it's what i consider a good start. happy reading ♡

Horror novels and novellas that are centered around music, musicians, and music shops (trying to include books for horror readers at all levels of spooky)

Books mentioned in ToastyGoobus/Gab Smolders book talk videos in 2026