Michelle

There's an existing thread here: http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/8946-great-british-bake-off-includes-spoilers/

Karl is rather cute!

I've moved this up to general chat, as I know some don't look in the sub section you had it in. I'm happy because I've had a positive parent's evening with my eldest:)

I've gone off coffee a few times, and I think I've increased my tea intake as I've gotten older! I over my cup of tea first thing, and after dinner. In between, sometimes I fancy coffee, sometimes tea. I do like coffee creamy and sweet, or a latte.

What are you favourite horror books characters? Do you like vampires or werewolves, ghosts or zombies... or do you prefer horrific human beings?!

I've added Stinger and They Thirst to my wish list.

Lisey's Story doesn't appeal at all.

I think Clive Barker is known for horror and fantasy? I also liked Swan Song, but kept comparing it to The Stand, it's hard not to. Adam Nevill is definitely a horror writer, but maybe not to everyone's taste.. although I do think the one I've just reviewed, No One Gets Out Alive has something for everyone.

You could maybe try something YA? For example, Say Her Name by James Dawson. Although, it does have some creepy bits in it, depending on what scares you!

We're wrapped up in schools and colleges - Beth is in year 11, and she doesn't want to stay on, so she's looking into colleges; whilst Amy is in year 6, and we're visiting secondary schools, and waiting for the 11+ results. My head is spinning with the different options etc available, and having both at once is double spin!

Hmm.. I didn't read the kid's horror, such as Point Horror - I think I moved straight onto James Herbert, Stephen King, John Saul etc as a teen. There wasn't a lot of fiction aimed at teens, and I didn't really know what else to try, so i went straight to the horror section!

I found I didn't need to re-read The Shining to enjoy it.

Try more recent than that - Doctor Sleep was pretty good, as was Full Dark, No Stars.

All also a fan of his earlier books, and favourites include The Shining, IT and Pet Sematary (the film is hilarious in it's own way, but has some scary images). 11/22/63 is also a favourite, but I wouldn't call it a horror.

Only two books scared me when I was heavily into horror, so it has to be The Overlook Hotel and The Amityville House!

When I was younger, most of the books I read either had a lot of gore (such as Richard Laymon) or stories about strange creatures kept in basements etc (such as John Saul). These days I look out for books which offer me something different.. I want to be scared by something creepy. I don't mind some aspect of gore, but it annoys me if it feels shoved into the story for no real reason.

I downloaded the sample for my kindle, and was pleasantly surprised that we're straight into the story from the beginning. I haven't gotten any further yet though!

That's quite a list! I'll have to have a better look later. I'm hoping that by the end of the month we'll all have lots of new recommendations to try.

Sigh.. and I was looking forward to it! Never mind, I may still try it..

If you don't like horror, what is it in particular you don't like? Do you maybe avoid gory stories, but are ok with something a little creepy.. or is it maybe it's those creepy aspects which put you off more? Is there a particular type of book you wouldn't mind trying.. would you like some recommendations for the more 'gentle' ones?

I'm going to print that out, and read it whenever I feel guilty buying a book!

You're welcome, and I'm glad it was a good one!

Darkness lives within . . . Cash-strapped, working for agencies and living in shared accommodation, Stephanie Booth feels she can fall no further. So when she takes a new room at the right price, she believes her luck has finally turned. But 82 Edgware Road is not what it appears to be. It's not only the eerie atmosphere of the vast, neglected house, or the disturbing attitude of her new landlord, Knacker McGuire, that makes her uneasy - it's the whispers behind the fireplace, the scratching beneath floors, the footsteps in the dark, and the young women weeping in neighbouring rooms. And when Knacker's cousin Fergal arrives, the danger goes vertical. But this is merely a beginning, a gateway to horrors beyond Stephanie's worst nightmares. And in a house where no one listens to the screams, will she ever get out alive? I have read most of Adam's books, and having just reviewed this, it's really rather creepy, and is definitely my favourite so far! I've interviewed Adam for the forum, which I'll be sharing with you soon, but I'm also pleased to announce that Pan Macmillan are offering five copies for me to give away. So, four of these will be available for those of you in the UK and in Europe, and will be posted by the publisher. The remaining copy will be sent out by me, and so is for anyone outside the UK / Europe. As far as I can see, this is not published in the US until next year (I'm not sure about other countries) so you can get a copy nice and early. (Because of this, and because I'm covering postage, this copy will be for existing members only.) To enter.. simply reply, telling me your biggest fear! Closing date Midnight Sat 25th October. Good luck!

This just has to be done during a Horror Month.. which King book is your favourite and why? Which one would you recommend to someone who hasn't yet tried his books, and is that different to your favourite?

Ok.. let's start off with the obvious threads. Who are some of your favourite horror authors, and why? Are they the well known ones, or have you come across some good unknown ones?