October Genre Discussion

[DanniTheReader]

I think I'll be reading the white rabbit chronicles by gena showalter. Zombies <3

[Gravy]

I think I'll be reading the white rabbit chronicles by gena showalter. Zombies <3

Good choice! I may switch and go for some Mira Grant...

-- 17 Sep 2015, 14:45 --

@Graverobber I think it would be hard not to cover them, so I think will cover them under the larger genre heading and discuss as much of it as we can over the course of the month. If the group wants to , we can always choose to read and delve further into specific subgenres in later months as well

As long as they're welcome, I'm game
Thank you!

-- 17 Sep 2015, 14:47 --

[Heidi M Simone]

So, I have stayed away from horror movies because I have had a very poor experience with The Exorcist when I was child (couldn't even sleep at night for several nights!). In turn, I've stayed away from books in this genre. However, being older, I'm willing to give it a try. Are there any suggestions of what Stephen King book(s) to read? Potentially something not too long and not too scary .

If they are all long and scary, maybe more of a paranormal-type book?

Thank you, kio, for organizing this!

For something paranormal but not scary, you could try 'The Green Mile'. You could also try 'Misery', which has a little bit of gore but is more more psychologically focused and not in any way paranormal.

Hm...I'll look into those. Thank you for help, ryanj1!

[kio]

You're welcome @hsimone. I'd agree with @ryanj1, Green Mile or Misery are both pretty good ones to go with for Stephen King

[Topcho]

Hello everyone! This genre of the month sounds cool, so may I join?:D
It is bit hard to pick a book beforehand, but maybe for October I'll read something by John Connolly or Neil Gaiman. I don't know if those two are counted as horror authors, but theyy both freak me out in the best possible way I also spotted somewhere the Douglas and Preston duo. They wouldn't be my first thought when it comes to those genres, but I do like them. Lats year I read many of the Pendergast books in a matter of days. I stopped after finishing the Diogenes trilogy, but this might be a good time to get on it again.

Mmm but who know what horrors and paranormals may come my way in October, lol!

[Heidi M Simone]

You're welcome @hsimone. I'd agree with @ryanj1, Green Mile or Misery are both pretty good ones to go with for Stephen King

Perfect, @kio! I ordered Misery from the library, so now I'm waiting for the copy!

[kio]

Of course @Topcho, anyone can. Both authors I think work just fine. After all, horror depends on the person. One might scare one person and not another hope you enjoy @hsimone another good title for anyone still looking is Horrostor by Grady Hendrix. It's a freaky ghost story set in an IKEA-type store. So scary for me, it was hard to finish

[gali]

I didn't decide on a book yet.

[Gravy]

I thought I'd ask...
Is this going to be a thing where we can start various threads to discuss certain things (like in BOTM) or should it all be covered in the one thread?

I didn't decide on a book yet.

That's because there are so many good choices

[rssllue]

I thought I'd ask...
Is this going to be a thing where we can start various threads to discuss certain things (like in BOTM) or should it all be covered in the one thread?

I didn't decide on a book yet.

That's because there are so many good choices

It is a common problem.

[zeldas_lullaby]

@hsimone , try reading The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. It is not scary at all.

[kio]

That's a good idea @GraveRobber I'll plan on it

[Heidi M Simone]

@hsimone , try reading The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. It is not scary at all.

@zeldas_lullaby, I just looked the book up, it sounds really interesting and up my alley. Thank you for the suggestion! I'll give it a try!

[zeldas_lullaby]

You're welcome! Maybe I'll reread it too. I haven't read it in over twenty years, I don't think.

[gali]

Maybe I will read "The Eyes of the Dragon" as well. Isn't it more of a fantasy than horror though?