School’s back in session, which means—no matter how old you are, or whether or not you’re actually returning to a classroom—it’s a fine time to immerse yourself in back-to-school horror.
Sure, I used to be like you, up all night paging through Instagram or TikTok. That’s great for beginners, but I’ve moved on to the hardcore stuff. These days, when I’m passing time on my phone, you’ll find me scrolling AliExpress.
Halloween is still two months away, but September’s list of new genre books has spooky vibes galore.
For whatever quirky reason, August 2023 is particularly robust on two fronts: short-story collections, and retellings that shed new light on familiar characters from myths and history.