Kate Spofford, author

Category: books

31 days of Halloween, day 2: space horror

Are you looking for more aliens in your horror? Maybe the very idea of an endless void fills you with fear? You’ve come to the right place.

October 2, 2019
31 days of Halloween, day 1: Halloween-themed horror

A few years ago, I did a daily blog post during October, one for each horror movie I watched. This year I’m back to give you some fun themed lists of horror movies and books to fill your Halloween cravings!

October 1, 2019
Paperbacks from Heck: pre-Twilight Vampires

Long before Edward Cullen was a sparkle in Stephenie Meyer’s eye, vampires were rampant in teen horror.

July 22, 2019
“I should have read that book…” tag

Just a few of the books I’ve been putting off reading…

July 18, 2019
the longest books I’ve read

A while back, Forever Lost in Literature posted a list of the the ten longest books they had read. This week, I’m adding my own list.

June 18, 2019
3 on a theme: tarot cards

Three YA books where tarot cards are used in very different ways…

April 26, 2019
YA cover trends 2019 pt. 1

Here are six trends I’m seeing in YA books with 2019 release dates.

April 24, 2019
Paperbacks from Heck: Driver’s Ed

Most teenagers are super excited about getting their driver’s license. Car accidents, drunk driving, hitchhikers – getting your driver’s license suddenly became your worst nightmare.

April 9, 2019
Paperbacks from Heck: Deadly Games

Inspired by Grady Hendrix’s Paperbacks from Hell, this new series of blog posts will highlight the 90s teen horror explosion. Get ready for neon covers, insane plot twists, and plenty of nostalgia!

March 25, 2019
3 on a theme: teen “boot camps”

Three books that deal very realistically with the phenomenon of the “boot camp” and how corrupt and dangerous these places truly are.

February 25, 2019