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If you liked The Pallbearers Club, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
A trippy, experimental horror novel that thrives on unease and ambiguity - perfect for genre fans who appreciate mood over mayhem, but likely to divide readers looking for more conventional thrills.
- #2
A moody, unsettling thriller that blurs the line between psychological suspense and supernatural dread. Not for everyone, but if you like your mysteries slow-burning, emotional, and hauntingly ambiguous, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock delivers.
Luis doesn’t want to do this. Sure it sounds weak, cowardly, particularly given what happened to his friend, but he’s not sure he’ll make it through. The odds of his throwing up in the backseat during... - #3
Inventive, unnerving, and sometimes divisive, this is a collection best suited for readers who appreciate experimental storytelling and ambiguous, thought-provoking horror - expect some new favorites and a few head-scratchers.
Their father stayed in his bedroom, door locked, for almost two full days. Now he paces in the mudroom, and he pauses only to pick at the splintering doorjamb with a black fingernail. Muttering to him... - #4
A raw, intense, and emotionally charged pandemic thriller that ditches clichés for a deeply human story. Not your typical zombie book - expect dread and heartache, not just scares.
This is nota fairy tale. Certainly it is not one that has been sanitized, homogenized, or Disneyfied, bloodless in every possible sense of the word, beasts and human monsters defanged and claws clippe... - #5
A steamy, fast-paced forbidden romance with a unique prison backdrop - ideal if you're in the mood for something hot and gritty, but maybe not for those craving a softer, more nuanced love story.
IT LOOKED EVERY bit as intimidating as she thought it would. The broad, three-storied building was almost colorless beige. The minute the thought entered her head, she knew it didn’t make sense. Beig... - #6
A tender, evocative exploration of childhood, memory, and the pain and beauty of growing up - a must-read for anyone who loves nostalgic, heartfelt storytelling (just don’t expect a horror novel!).
Most people believe the human brain is solid. They imagine a loaf of bread soaked in gelatin: you can hack off quivering slices, same as you would with a Jell-O mold at a family picnic. But the truth... - #7
An edge-of-your-seat, emotionally wrenching thriller that will leave you thinking (and maybe arguing) about its ending. Love it or hate it, you won’t forget it.
The girl with the dark hair walks down the wooden front stairs and lowers herself into the yellowing lagoon of ankle-high grass. A warm breeze ripples through the blades, leaves, and crablike petals o... - #8
A Head Full of Ghosts is a smart, unsettling, and deeply ambiguous horror novel - perfect for readers who love psychological chills and stories that keep you guessing until (and after) the last page.
Best-selling author Rachel Neville wears a perfect fall ensemble: dark blue hat to match her sensible knee-length skirt and a beige wool jacket with buttons as large as kitten heads. She carefully att... - #9
Clever, weird, and unexpectedly moving - a slasher novel with heart. Not your standard horror fare, but well worth the ride if you’re open to something different.
- #10
A clever, innovative thriller that rewrites the rules of crime fiction. Polarizing, yes - but if you like unusual formats and true crime vibes, it’s a must-read (or a must-listen for audiobook fans).