Did you know that July is National Anti-Boredom Month? So I figured on this, the first day of July, we should fight boredom with exciting new horror books. But first, here’s a cute lil bookish good that will make you summer reading even more fun. Happy horrors, and happy July!

Fight Boredom with Exciting Horror Books

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Horror is having a moment in 2024. Every month, I’ve been finding new favorites, and July is not slowing down. Not at all. It was so hard to narrow it down to ten books for this list, so it’s possible your favorite horror novel of this month didn’t even get a mention. There were so many good ones to choose from. But with that in mind, these are the ten most exciting, most thrilling, most terrifying horror novels coming out this July. These are the ones that will have you shaking in your sandals (you know, because it’s hot and we’re not wearing boots) this summer.

New Horror Books That Will Have You Shaking in Your Sandals This July

There's not much better than curling up with a great book - and you can't beat a thriller for keeping you reading until the small hours! The best thrillers and crime novels are fast-paced, full of suspense with a satisfying ending. Whether you're reading it in print, on your. or...

The best thrillers and crime novels to read

Science-fiction movies based on books are nothing new to the world of cinema. Take recent successes like the Dune franchise, for example, which has garnered a huge following and multiple awards. However, not all of these adaptations get their chance to take the spotlight at the level that Dune has. Sometimes, this is for good reason, mainly because the movies aren't very good. But sometimes, this is completely undeserved, and while the movies are very good, they don't always get their deserved accolades.

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies Based on Books

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

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When a movie ends, it is essential that it close on a high note. Or at least, a note that corresponds with the film’s story, themes, and characters. There are some films, such as Rogue One or The Lone Ranger, that have middling beginnings or bad story beats but can be redeemed thanks to a great climax or ending moment. There are some films that just plain stink all the way through. And then there are those who showcase promising potential but are let down thanks to disappointing endings.

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Content Warning: The following contains discussions about sexual assault. Stephen King praised the 2009 remake of The Last House on the Left as "the best horror movie of the new century." The remake approaches the story differently, adding tension and a ticking clock element by keeping one victim alive. The...

Stephen King Called This Gory Remake the "Best Horror Movie of the New Century"

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“What is happening?” a young father asked me in the summer of 2018, as he sat on the hospital bed of his three-year-old son. He was looking out the window at a blanket of gray smoke covering Reno for a third week; in front of him, gauzy shadows of downtown buildings came and went in the slow-moving haze.

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The horror genre has proved to be everlasting and not just a fad. Horror movies have continued to be extremely popular and versatile, with high- and low-budget films all getting recognition. This genre gives fans extreme thrills and fear without actually putting them in harm, making it an appealing genre because of this unique feeling.

The 10 Best Horror Sequels of the Last 5 Years, Ranked

July is shaping up to be an exciting month on Netflix, with a mix of nostalgia and new releases. Whether you’re a fan of classic heroes or anticipating the latest in popular series, here’s a curated list of seven noteworthy movies and series premiering this July. Eddie Murphy’s...

Must-Watch Netflix Movies and Series Premiering in July

In Just Some Stupid Love Story, Molly and Seth were best friends-turned lovers until Molly ghosted Seth on the eve of their high school graduation. Now, they reunite again at their high school reunion 15 years later and make a bet: whoever can predict the fate of five couples before the next reunion must declare that the other is right about true love. The catch? The fifth couple is them.

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Strong Points for the State Brought Out at the Borden Trial. New Mystery Furnished by a Ghastly Relic Most Damming of All the Commonwealth’s Evidence Against the Prisoner Brought Out—Alice Russell, Lizzie’s Close Friend, Takes Apparent Delight in Giving Evidence That May Convict the Accused—Introduction of a Ragged, Blood-Soaked Handkerchief, Picked Up on the Borden Premises on the Day of the Murder, the Sensational Feature of the Fourth Day of the Trial.

Blood-Soaked Handkerchiefs and Burnt Dresses: The Lizzie Borden Trial, as Told in a Newspaper of the Time

George Romero's Night of the Living Dead revolutionized horror with raw realism and unknown actors, setting the standard for cinematic terror. Low-budget horror like Romero's masterpiece terrifies by immersing viewers in an intimate, relatable experience unlike big-budget Hollywood productions. Stephen King praises the opening scene of Night of the Living...

Stephen King Called This Classic Scene the Scariest Moment in Horror History

The eeriness of silence and the tension it brings have been the backbone of the A Quiet Place series. Today, we’ll be ranking the movies, focusing on each one’s unique elements and impact. The Original. A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski, introduced audiences to a world where...

Ranking the A Quiet Place Films for Suspense and Storytelling

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Monster movies have been around for a long time, ever since 1915's The Golem, and don't seem to be going anywhere with the massive popularity of Universals MonsterVerse. Monster movies can deliver some of the best action and most intense and intimidating scenes in movie history or represent a staple in the horror genre. The monster genre is surprisingly flexible as movies such as Alien and Gremlins are part of the same genre.

The 10 Best Monster Movies of the Last 5 Years

In February 2017 a large white shark was observed attacking and killing a juvenile humpback whale in Mossel Bay, South Africa. It was witnessed by the crew of the Oceans Research Institute vessel, one of whom used an aerial drone to capture live footage of the event. The humpback whale was found entangled in ropes, in a poor condition, its emaciated body covered with barnacles and lice. Soon an 11-foot-long white shark slowly approached it, and after observing it for a couple minutes, inflicted a strong bite on its left side behind the flipper.

How White Sharks Became the Serial Killers of the Sea

This is an excerpt of an interview between Eve Gleichman and Laura Blackett, co-authors of Trust & Safety, a novel about a newly-wedded straight couple who move from Brooklyn to Upstate New York and quickly become entangled with a queer polycule living the dream, analog life. They discuss their inspiration for the novel and cover a range of topics including loneliness, Instagram, bi-erasure, what it’s like to write unlikable characters, and their individual writing processes.

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Our 21 Most-Anticipated Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books for the Rest of 2024

It might be a bad year in the world, generally speaking, but it has been a great year for books—especially genre books! I love some good...

Our 21 Most-Anticipated Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books for the Rest of 2024

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