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Bird Box by Josh Malerman (2014)
You may have caught the Netflix adaptation, but Bird Box is definitely worth a read. Malorie is one of the sole survivors after a mysterious creature took over the world. Every time someone looks at this monster, they are driven to deadly violence. To escape the madness and bring her children to safety, Malorie blindfolds herself and sets out on a 20-mile rowboat journey. Through masterful descriptions, Josh Malerman reminds us that what’s left unseen can be just as horrific as a gruesome play-by-play.
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Lock Every Door by Riley Sager (2019)
At the beginning of Lock Every Door, Jules is ready for a new beginning. Heartbroken and just plain broke, she takes on an apartment-sitting position at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most sophisticated buildings. The rich, the famous, the dark and mysterious live here—but as a lowly sitter, Jules has been instructed to remain utterly invisible to them. But when she learns that the Bartholomew has a history of disappearing apartment sitters, Jules starts to investigate the building’s sordid past. Can she make friends and pinpoint her enemies before she becomes the next victim?
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Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky (2019)
Kate and her son, Christopher, are on the run from Kate’s abusive boyfriend. But not long after settling into a new town, Christopher goes missing. A few days later, he comes out of the woods, claiming he hears voices in his head. Though Kate seeks psychiatric help, nothing seems to calm Christopher, and soon, the feverish imaginings and mysterious voices transfer to other people in town. Kate and her new beau, the town sheriff, are up against the clock and their neighbors to get to the bottom of the forest-borne curse. Creepy would be an understatement for this one. Another way to find great reads? Check out these book recommendations based on your favorite TV shows.
