MackCheese14

A very slow reader who loves horror/ thrillers. Always up to read a book new recommendation ✨✨✨

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The Lovecraft Compendium (Arcturus Classics)

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The Crumbling of a Nation and other stories

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ghostreaderamber

Dnf

I'm sorry to say I could not force myself to pick up this book again. I couldn't deal with the idea that I would have to deal with the antagonism between the two, even with whatever curiosities that were happening around it. Do you think that aspect needed to be included for the overall plot/story?

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MackCheese14

my tiny TBR is growing… help

Before I joined Pagebound my tbr was tiny, like 10 books MAX (I had 4 in my reading journal at the beginning of the year)! But after joining Pagebound it just keeps growing, I’m now at almost 40 books.

On one hand, I am thrilled to see how many books I wouldn’t have learned abt if I wasn’t apart of this community. I’ve learned that some books that I rlly liked and thought were stand alones, aren’t acc stand alones and I can spend more time in that universe. Plus the fact that bc of the quests and read alongs, I’m reading outside of my comfort zone and really enjoying it!!!

On the other hand, THIS IS SO OVERWHELMING OH MY GOD!! I love having this massive selection but am I gonna have enough time to read all the books I want??? Ik my tbr is only 40 but I have the feeling it’ll keep growing.

How do I keep up? Do I just embrace the chaos? How long is ur tbr?

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The Crumbling of a Nation and other stories

Ryan David Ginsberg

Ryan David Ginsberg bursts onto the literary scene with this hauntingly beautiful collection of satirical and speculative tales. From extraterrestrials observing Earth to human beings navigating dark, dystopian futures shaped by technology, capitalism, and authoritarianism, each story offers sharp, thought-provoking commentary on the state of our nation. With a blend of dark humor and shattering insight, this collection takes readers on a compelling journey through the absurdities and shortcomings of modern life and the near future. As an added bonus, this collection concludes with the first three chapters of Ginsberg’s (hopeful) debut novel, In the Algorithm We Trust. Author Bio: RYAN DAVID GINSBERG is a writer of fiction and poetry, currently working on his debut novel. He lives in the Central Valley of California with his wife, three dogs, and a bougainvillea bonsai tree, named Boogey, which is currently blossoming. Extra Blurb: Within these stories, you will meet a woman who must auction her unborn baby's rights away; a twelve-year-old boy who suddenly finds himself in the middle of a war; an extraterrestrial being sent to Earth to determine whether or not humans are worthy of an invitation to the Confederation of the Cosmos; a mother who sends her child to school in a bulletproof vest; an old man who has only two months to live; a genius who strives to eradicate sadness from the world; a young girl impregnated by force in a state where abortion is outlawed; a grandmother teaching her granddaughter about the origins of the universe; a teacher who fights against the censors of her local school; a PhD candidate whose worst nightmare is recorded by dozens and posted online for millions; an artist seeking fame in a world where all are famous; and a sneak peek at the author's (hopeful) debut novel, In The Algorithm We Trust.

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Diavola

Jennifer Marie Thorne

Jennifer Thorne skewers all-too-familiar family dynamics in this sly, wickedly funny vacation-Gothic. Beautifully unhinged and deeply satisfying, Diavola is a sharp twist on the classic haunted house story, exploring loneliness, belonging, and the seemingly inescapable bonds of family mythology. Anna has two rules for the annual Pace family destination vacations: Tread lightly and survive. It isn’t easy when she’s the only one in the family who doesn’t quite fit in. Her twin brother, Benny, goes with the flow so much he’s practically dissolved, and her older sister, Nicole, is so used to everyone—including her blandly docile husband and two kids—falling in line that Anna often ends up in trouble for simply asking a question. Mom seizes every opportunity to question her life choices, and Dad, when not reminding everyone who paid for this vacation, just wants some peace and quiet. The gorgeous, remote villa in tiny Monteperso seems like a perfect place to endure so much family togetherness, until things start going off the rails—the strange noises at night, the unsettling warnings from the local villagers, and the dark, violent past of the villa itself. (Warning: May invoke feelings of irritation, dread, and despair that come with large family gatherings.)

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Gallant

Victoria Schwab

Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source. Olivia Prior has grown up in Merilance School for girls, and all she has of her past is her mother’s journal—which seems to unravel into madness. Then, a letter invites Olivia to come home—to Gallant. Yet when Olivia arrives, no one is expecting her. But Olivia is not about to leave the first place that feels like home, it doesn’t matter if her cousin Matthew is hostile or if she sees half-formed ghouls haunting the hallways. Olivia knows that Gallant is hiding secrets, and she is determined to uncover them. When she crosses a ruined wall at just the right moment, Olivia finds herself in a place that is Gallant—but not. The manor is crumbling, the ghouls are solid, and a mysterious figure rules over all. Now Olivia sees what has unraveled generations of her family, and where her father may have come from. Olivia has always wanted to belong somewhere, but will she take her place as a Prior, protecting our world against the Master of the House? Or will she take her place beside him?

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MackCheese14

my tiny TBR is growing… help

How do I keep up? Do I just embrace the chaos? How long is ur tbr?

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We Used to Live Here

Marcus Kliewer

Get Out meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit. As a young, queer couple who flip houses, Charlie and Eve can’t believe the killer deal they’ve just gotten on an old house in a picturesque neighborhood. As they’re working in the house one day, there’s a knock on the door. A man stands there with his family, claiming to have lived there years before and asking if it would be alright if he showed his kids around. People pleaser to a fault, Eve lets them in. As soon as the strangers enter their home, uncanny and inexplicable things start happening, including the family’s youngest child going missing and a ghostly presence materializing in the basement. Even more weird, the family can’t seem to take the hint that their visit should be over. And when Charlie suddenly vanishes, Eve slowly loses her grip on reality. Something is terribly wrong with the house and with the visiting family—or is Eve just imagining things?

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The Exorcist's House: Resurrection (The Exorcist's House, #3)

Nick Roberts

The final chapter of The Exorcist's House trilogy brings an unrelenting battle against evil—where a mother’s love is tested by the darkest forces imaginable.Christmas Eve,1999: A brutal tragedy occurs during Midnight Mass at the newly built church on Sunny Branch Way. Nora Hill, a woman still haunted by her past, suspects this isn’t just a random act of violence, but the omen she’s been dreading. As shocking visions continue to plague her, Nora is determined to protect her daughter, Maren, and bring some semblance of peace to their fractured lives, hoping to find her own happiness again. But no matter how far they run or how much time passes, it becomes clear that some demons refuse to let go.In The Exorcist’s Resurrection, the unsettling story of Nora and Maren spans thirteen years, told through five pivotal moments in Maren’s life. And as the darkness slowly encroaches, Nora realizes the terrifying to save her daughter’s soul, she must return to the sinister place where it all began, one last time. But some houses refuse to Fall…Ideal for readers who enjoy dark horror, psychological suspense, emotionally complex characters, and chilling supernatural mysteries, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Where Stories Come Alive!

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Genesis (The Exorcist's House, #2)

Nick Roberts

In chasing devils, all roads lead to Hell. 1967: A brutal murder occurs at the Weston State Hospital in West Virginia. To amateur exorcist, Merle Blatty, this shocking story rings of the occult. Fueled by a desire to avenge the deaths of his wife and son, Merle investigates the case, unknowingly stepping into a sinister web spanning decades. 1997: It’s been three years since the Hill family left the nightmares of the farm behind them. Alice is off to college while Daniel and Nora are closer than ever, living in Ohio and raising their three-year-old daughter, Maren. Their high hopes for the future are quickly extinguished when they receive a call, learning of a plan by Adam, Daniel’s brother, to purchase the exorcist's former property and stage an Amityville-inspired haunting to profit from the story. By alternating past and present narratives, The Exorcist’s House: Genesis is a multi-generational odyssey through Hell, giving birth to a new breed of horror.

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Help, my age is showing 🥀

Okay. In honor of today's featured emoji, it's time for me to set aside my pride and ask... 😔

What does 🥀 mean?? How/when is it used?? I've tried googling it and have not received the help I need, it still feels like I'm missing something and seeing it in contexts I don't understand.

Also for another other late 20s folks around, pls lmk if y'all do or don't feel like you're ~~with the times~~ on little communication things like that. For the record, I feel confident with my understanding of 🤏 right now so that's definitely a win, but on the other hand I am absolutely mystified by the diving/parting/coming out of curtains(??) move that I see the love island folks doing nonstop beyond having a suspicion its suggestive in nature. If y'all are also lost maybe we can have threads in the comments to explain these things finally...

ETA [next day]: y'all these comments have been endlessly entertaining, thank you, I got an absolute kick out of it and am glad I'm not the only one Lost and Confused

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ghostreaderamber

Thoughts from 44% (page 156) struggliiiing

I'm really struggling to get myself to continue. I think the drama between Control and Grace is annoying me too much. Give me reasons to (or not) continue.

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MackCheese14

Sep 22, 2025

4.0

Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 3.5Plot: 4.0

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Not much to say other than I really liked this book. I felt the chapter lengths were perfect. My only complaint is that the author said something along the lines of “if they were shocked, they didn’t show it” a lot. Didn’t ruin anything for me, I just thought it was funny. Highly recommend, can’t wait to read the rest of the trilogy!!!

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Bronze: Finished 5 Main Quest books.

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What's your book bad habit?

I'm terrible for cracking spines (on my own books - I would never do that to someone else's or the library's books) and I have been known to dog-ear instead of using a bookmark 😬😅. Tell me your worst habits!

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What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1)

T. Kingfisher

From the award-winning author of The Twisted Ones comes a gripping and atmospheric retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "The Fall of the House of Usher." When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruravia. What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves. Aided by a redoubtable British mycologist and a baffled American doctor, Alex must unravel the secret of the House of Usher before it consumes them all.

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Classic Tales of Horror

Edgar Allan Poe

Not for those of a nervous disposition, this chilling collection contains some of Edgar Allan Poe's best known stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher and The Masque of the Red Death. Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master of gothic horror transports readers into mysterious worlds, carries them on dangerous sea voyages, and investigates gruesome murders in tales such as The Black Cat, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Cask of Amontillado. Exploring the hidden depths of the human mind, these are tales full of thrills and intrigue. The mortal immortal / Mary Shelley -- A vine on a house / Ambrose Bierce -- Green tea / J. Sheridan La Fanu -- Hurst of Hurstcote / E. Nesbit -- The mysterious stranger / Anonymous -- The bottle imp / Robert Louis Stevenson -- Dracula's guest / Bram Stoker -- Wandering Willie's tale / Sir Walter Scott -- Circumstance / Herriot Prescott Spofford -- The lifted veil / George Eliot -- One summer night / Ambrose Bierce -- The dream woman / Wilkie Collins -- The lost ghost / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman -- Carmilla / J. Sheridan La Fanu -- The banshee's warning / Mrs. J. H. Riddell -- Clarimonde / Theophile Gautier -- The upper berth / F. Marlon Crawford -- Thrulow's Christmas story / John Kendrick Bangs