Ghost in the Stacks

Episode 3: The Reddening Arsenic and Adobo

Hello and welcome to episode three of the Ghost in the Stacks podcast. The show where I review and recommend horror books and spooky stories. If you’re looking for some new creepy books to add to your reading list then you’ve come to the right place. Today I’ll be talking about the second Adam Nevil book I’ve read, a book called “The Reddening” which features some folk horror with a touch of cosmic horror wrapped up in a good old fashioned cult story. The second book I’ll be talking about has a much lighter story in regards to its tone, its titled “Arsenic and Adobo" by Mia P. Manansala. It’s a cute murder mystery story centered around a Filipino family and their struggling restaurant. The book is fun and light but still has a strong sense of tension and danger. So without any further delay here’s my review of “The Reddening” by Adam Nevill.

Episode 2: Tender is the Flesh and Ghost Eaters

Welcome to episode two of Ghost in the Stacks. The podcast where I review and recommend horror and horror adjacent books. If you’re looking for your next spooky story then you’ve come to the right place. Today I’ll be talking about a book that takes us to a world in which cannibalism has been legalized and examines how it would operate under capitalism. And the other book tackles addiction and white guilt using ghosts and the haunted past of Richmond, VA - a city whose history is steeped in racism, slavery, and inequality.

Episode 1: The Cabin at the End of the World & Last Days

"The Cabin at the End of the World" is a horror novel by Paul Tremblay. A movie titled "Knock at the Cabin" directed by M. Night Shyamalan is soon to be released in theaters. "Last Days" was Written by Adam Nevill, the same author who wrote the book "The Ritual" which is a movie on Netflix under the same title. "Last Days" follows two documentary film makers as they try to uncover the truth behind an old cult from the 70's. As they interview more people involved in the cult during its activity the film makers start to experience some unexplained phenomena.