“Pink Slime” (now available from Scribner) by Fernanda Trías, with translation by Heather Cleary, is a brief and beautifully written meditation on a world ravaged by climate change and those left behind to survive. Somber and political, Trías paints a grim but fascinating portrait of a woman who must endure an unthinkable reality.
“I Was a Teenage Slasher” by Stephen Graham Jones (July 16 from S&S/Saga Press) follows up the author’s brilliant horror deconstruction “The Indian Lake Trilogy” with a new meta tale written as soulful confessional from the eponymous killer. Jones’ trademark emotion mixes with his encyclopedic knowledge of scary movies, making for another strong showing.
One of my favorite books of this year was Paul Tremblay’s “Horror Movie” (now available from William Morrow), which is only enhanced by a well-acted cast taking on the audiobook. Given the structure of the work, the format adds a different depth and a spooky vibe beyond just reading it. When you’re done, check out my interview with Tremblay about the book here.
If you haven’t had a chance yet to read Stephen King’s new short story collection “You Like It Darker” (now available from Scribner), the bite-sized tales are perfect beach reads. Some of the best include “The Fifth Step,” “The Dreamers” and the “Cujo” sequel “Rattlesnakes.”
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