Whether you’re looking for body horror or haunted houses, we’ve got the perfect read for you
BY DIVA STAFF, IMAGE BY MONSTERA VIA CANVA
Attention bookworms! Are you the ultimate reader? If so, chances are, you’re looking for the perfect reading experience in the lead-up to Halloween. If that’s the case, read on for our haunting LGBTQIA+ book recommendations.
We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
This is an adaptation of a serialised story which was first posted on Reddit. It also features a lesbian couple, Eve and Charlie, who buy a house with the intention to flip it. One day, a man shows up with his family, claiming to have previously lived there. He asks if he can give his children a quick tour. It seems that they can’t or won’t take the hint that they are not welcome.
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
When Miri’s wife Leah returns from a deep-sea dive gone wrong, she is not the same. Leah’s changes add strain to their relationship, and they become increasingly distant. Miri tries everything in her power to save their relationship. But will she ever be able to let go?
She Is A Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
This young adult novel follows Jade Nguyen, who visits her estranged father in Vietnam. She tries with all her might to pretend to be one big happy family for five weeks, but the house has other plans. The walls thrum, and Jade experiences sleep paralysis. She can’t ignore the beautiful ghost who leaves her cryptic warnings. This one will definitely get under your skin.
Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt
This one isn’t for everyone. It’s full of body horror and gore. Do check trigger warnings before reading because it’s full of them. But if you’re a lover of body horror that explores pleasure, violence and obsession you should pick this one up.
Bury Your Gays
This is a timely novel following gay screenwriter Misha. When he refuses to kill off his queer characters, supernatural forces from his own stories begin to hunt him down. Aided by his boyfriend, Zeke, and asexual best friend, Tara, Misha races against the clock to try to save all their lives.
Carrying by Samantha Josephs
If you’re in the US, you’re in luck, because you can already get your hands on this one. UK readers will have to wait until January, but you’ll definitely want this one on your radar. Believe us, it’s well worth the wait. It’s perfect reading for fans of films like The Substance and Titane.
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