Horror Aficionados discussion

Alrighty, Aficionados, the March group read is approaching rapidly so let’s get some ideas rolling. Theme for this month is MARCH MADNESS!! Let’s get the crazy going and nominate some works with madness as a central theme or with insane, demented and/or deranged characters.

Nominations must be in the horror category on Goodreads and books read or listened to in the past 12 months are not eligible. You can find that list here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Please remember, books with multiple nominations are more likely to make it to the final poll and authors may not nominate their own work.

Go for it! Let’s see what crazy we can come up with for March.

The Devil in Silver

Mine by Robert R. McCammon

Ken wrote: "Mine by Robert R. McCammon"

Second!

Interesting theme, will have to give it some thought, but McCammon's Mine is definitely a good choice.

DRACUL by J.D. Barker and Dacre Stoker, please!

I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison


My Eyes are Black Holes by Logan Ryan Smith


Awake in the Nightland by John C. Wright

WendyB wrote: "The Devil in Silver"

I second this one!

The demonic by Lee Mountford

by Brian Evenson

Can i nominate a short story?

Brian, authors may not nominate their own work. Please feel free to nominate something else.

Latasha wrote: "Can i nominate a short story?"

Nominate whatever you like, Latasha!

Does anyone bother to read the initial post to see what the theme for the month might be? Just askin'....

Tormented by Lee Mountford.

We Are All Completely Fine by Daryl Gregory
Supernatural trauma survivors in group therapy--sounds interesting! It's been on my TBR for a while.

I'll second Moon, and We Are All Completely Fine. I've read the second one already, but it certainly fits the theme, and I would love to re-read it to discuss in a group.

I haven’t read anything listed, and I’d love to read something new! I’m down for whatever!

I have no clue what to nominate for this theme... looking forward to seeing what everyone else comes up with!

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates

Kyle wrote: "DRACUL by J.D. Barker and Dacre Stoker, please! "

For what it's worth, Andy Muschetti (IT, Mama) signed on to direct the movie for Paramount: https://deadline.com/2017/09/dracul-v...

I like the suggestion of Gwendy's Button Box.

One Rainy Night - Richard Laymon

Jon Recluse wrote: ""

Yes, loved this one!

Third for https://g.co/kgs/kisH99 We are All Completely Fine.

And where are the comment formatting tips, so I can get a clean link and thumbnail like many of y'all have?

WendyB wrote: "Does anyone bother to read the initial post to see what the theme for the month might be? Just askin'...."

I am pretty sure they don’t.

Nancy wrote: "WendyB wrote: "Does anyone bother to read the initial post to see what the theme for the month might be? Just askin'...."

I am pretty sure they don’t."

There is a character in DRACUL that fits the bill. That's why I put it out there. And frankly, this would be a good excuse to read it again.

***Gwendy's Button Box does NOT fit the month's theme.***

Kyle wrote: "Nancy wrote: "WendyB wrote: "Does anyone bother to read the initial post to see what the theme for the month might be? Just askin'...."

I am pretty sure they don’t."

There is a character in DRACU..."

She wasn’t pointing out a specific book just making a general comment. Many don’t fit the theme and it’s a lot of work for mod’s to cull the list.

Andrea wrote: "Third for https://g.co/kgs/kisH99 We are All Completely Fine.

And where are the comment formatting tips, so I can get a clean link and thumbnail like many of y'all have?"

I'm not sure where comment formatting tips are, but when you write a comment you can click the "add book/author" link at the top and search for the book you want to insert there. Then you can choose whether you want to insert a link or the cover art thumbnail. Link is the default. That's how I do it. :)

Kari wrote: "
We Are All Completely Fine by Daryl Gregory
Supernatural trauma survivors in group therapy--sounds interesting! It'..."

I'll fourth this one.

Houdini Heart
by Ki Longfellow

WendyB wrote: "Does anyone bother to read the initial post to see what the theme for the month might be? Just askin'...."

I nominate The Shining and You!!!! (HA HA JK)



I REALLY nominate Blood Crazy by Simon Clark

Alan wrote: "WendyB wrote: "Does anyone bother to read the initial post to see what the theme for the month might be? Just askin'...."

I nominate The Shining and You!!!! (HA HA JK)..."

(removes finger from ban button) *giggle, snort*

WendyB wrote: "Alan wrote:

I nominate The Shining and You!!..." (removes finger from ban button) *giggle, snort*

In retrospect, both technically fit the theme....

Shining is always a winner

No. It isn't.

I 2nd You as I have it unread on my shelf.

The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories the yellow wallpaper please and thank you. Fits perfectly & is a damn good story.

We went thru this fire drill last month with "YOU". It is not eligible because it is not categorized as horror. I read it a couple years ago and loved it...but it's still not eligible for the group read.

The Women in the Walls I would also like to nominate.

Alan wrote: "

No. It isn't."

Technically, if we all vote for The Shining and Allan goes quietly insane, then we'll have succeeded in our March madness theme!!!

On that note I vote for The Shining Skull Session by Daniel Hecht

Melanie wrote: "On that note I vote for The Shining Skull Session by Daniel Hecht"

ooh that sounds good. i 2nd this.

I've read Dracul and i don't think it fits the madness theme?

I was thinking of these: or

I'll have to think about Dracul. I'm not sure it fits the theme either.

Alan wrote: "

No. It isn't."

not saying it wins whenever it's nominated, saying the book is always a good choice IMO