🖤 Booklist: If You Loved Carrie by Stephen King…
If you’re still haunted by Stephen King’s Carrie, the girl, the prom, the fire? You’re not alone. This week’s booklist gathers chilling, emotional, and eerie reads that echo the same mix of horror, heartbreak, and gothic power. Consider it your candlelit guide to books like Carrie.
1. The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
Raw, disturbing, and unforgettable. A haunting story of cruelty and isolation.
2. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Dark family secrets, unreliable narration, and women with teeth.
3. My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
‘80s nostalgia, demon possession, and a friendship that’s stronger than hell.
4. The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
Victorian gothic horror with creepy wooden figures that might not stay still.
5. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
Haunted pasts, vengeful spirits, and a slow build of dread that lingers.