Best Books In The Freezer Podcasts (2024)

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Art Horror with LC Allingham (Updated) 1:00:20

37m ago1:00:20

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Hey! The previous upload had 30 seconds cut out, so this is the updated version with that back in. I was joined by author LC Allingham to talk about Art Horror. So get your miniatures and paintbrushes out for this episode. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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100. 7 Rich Friends Show Up For Class Reunion To Find Out Who Killed Their Friend 10 Yrs Ago 1:31:54

1h ago1:31:54

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7 friends. 1 is killed senior year of college. 1 is accused of killing her. Now the rest are back at the college reunion to figure out the truth. Everything is made even more complicated when you find that each friend has a secret that they’re hiding. Are all of them going to get out of reunion weekend alive? Or are the past 10 years finally going …

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Garden or Freezer Fresh: A Conversation with Marshall King 1:08:54

3d ago1:08:54

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This week, Abby and Erin chat with Marshall King, food writer and author of the book, Disarmed. We chat food memories and what it's like to write about food in a local context. We also chat about Marshall's writing of Disarmed: The Radical Life and Legacy of Michael "MJ" Sharp - the writing process, writing an honest story, and more. Content Warnin…

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More 2024 Upcoming Horror Releases 50:34

12d ago50:34

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The year is half over, but that means we've got the second half of 2024 full of new releases to look forward to. Get ready for viruses, slasher sequels, single-location terrors, vampires and more Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Just Use the Canned Soup: A Conversation with Elizabeth Miller 1:08:17

17d ago1:08:17

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This week, Abby and Erin chat with Elizabeth Miller, director of the Mennonite Historical Library and the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism, about both her current work, and her years spent with Mennonite Central Committee in Bogota, Colombia. We chat casseroles, parenting internationally, and learn a lot about Mennonites in Colombia. Le…

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Adult Summer Scares with Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison 56:22

27d ago56:22

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Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison stopped by to chat about the adult picks in the summer scares program this year. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Christmas in July (or June): A Conversation with Kaleb Wyse from The Wyse Guide 52:51

1M ago52:51

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This week, Abby and Erin are joined by Kaleb Wyse from the Wyse Guide. Kaleb creates content focused on life in rural Iowa - canning, gardening, recipes, home decor, etc. We chat about his experience creating and running a successful internet brand, sour kraut salad and graham cracker fluff, and debate the appropriate time to begin listening to Chr…

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99. Someone Killed His Parents, But Now He’s Falling In Love With The Killer’s Daughter 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

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For years Alex Volkov has been looking for a killer. The person who murdered his parents. He’s been dreaming about the day he finally kills the man... First, he will befriend his son. Next, he will corrupt his daughter. And eventually, his whole family will turn on their father. He will die with nobody on his side. But things start to get complicat…

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98. Rich CEO’s Best Friend Asks Him To Protect His Little Sister But He Can’t Help But Want To Corrupt Her 1:15:50

1M ago1:15:50

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Alex Volkov knew better than to say yes to his best friend. This was a request he could not help him with. Help protect his little sister - Ava. Ava, the girl that believes the world is still good. Ava - the girl that wants to find an all consuming love. The hopeless romantic that wants to see the good in everyone. Alex knows he can’t protect her b…

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97. She slept with the family’s ENEMY, now he's convinced her to go AGAINST her powerful family 1:26:35

1M ago1:26:35

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*This is the Final Part of "Fourth Wing" Basgiath War College is not for the weak - especially if you’re training to be a dragon rider. Only the most powerful will survive and get bonded with a dragon. Violet wasn’t supposed to be here. She had wanted to be a scribe her entire life but last minute her powerful military General mother forced her to …

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BB-8 Zweiback: Chatting about the Enneagram with Marathana Prothro 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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This week, we veer a bit away from our typical subject matter to chat about a topic that Erin and Abby find interesting: the Enneagram. We are joined by guest, Marathana Prothro, an Assistant Professor of Communication at Bluffton University who is also certified through the Enneagram Institute of Ohio. In our conversation with Marathana, we chat a…

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Summer Scares with Clay McLeod Chapman and Yaika Sabat 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

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It's Summer Scares time! I was so excited to talk all things Summer Scares with Clay and Yaika. We talk about the list of banger books they decided on this year, and how to participate in Summer Scares Also, this is the FIRST time Clay is talking about his upcoming book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes on a podcast Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.co…

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96. Her Hot Enemy Is Forced To Be Her Bodyguard & Defend Her When Everyone Wants Her Dead 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

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Basgiath War College is not for the weak - especially if you’re training to be a dragon rider. Only the most powerful will survive and get bonded with a dragon. Violet wasn’t supposed to be here. She had wanted to be a scribe her entire life but last minute her powerful military General mother forced her to join the riders and every single day she’…

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Deceptive Haystacks: A Conversation with Historian Steve Nolt 57:03

2M ago57:03

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This week, Abby and Erin meet with historian Steve Nolt, author of many books and articles about the Amish and director of the Elizabethtown College Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist studies. We chat about Steve's work and research, current projects, interesting questions he's been asked about the Amish, and what the word "haystack" means to …

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95. Her Elite Mom Killed His Rebel Dad So Now He’s Trying To Kill Her On Her First Day Of College 1:44:52

2M ago1:44:52

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Basgiath War College is not for the weak - especially if you’re training to be a dragon rider. Only the most powerful will survive and get bonded with a dragon. Violet wasn’t supposed to be here. She had wanted to be a scribe her entire life but last minute her powerful military General mother forced her to join the riders and every single day she’…

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Lost Girls in Horror with Angela Sylvaine 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

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Author Angela Sylvaine is on the pod this week talking about her upcoming collection The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls the idea of "Lost Girls" in horror. Who qualifies as a horror "lost girl"? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Another Season Intro That is Really a Book Talk: Introducing Season 6! 43:11

3M ago43:11

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This week, two of the three MennoBrarians are back to introduce season 6! We chat recent moves and house projects, provide an overview of what we will be covering this season, and chat at length about several of our favorite recent reads. Books we discuss and recommend in this episode (in the order discussed): Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller Worl…

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Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner 1:19:51

3M ago1:19:51

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It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like you need more Frankenstein/ re-animation stories in your life. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com…

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Vacation Horror with Jennifer Thorne 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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The Black Girl Survives in This One with Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J.Fennell 29:43

4M ago29:43

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I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for a teen audience. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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94. Girl must survive orientation to become a dragon rider, but everyone wants her DEAD on day 1 1:27:57

3M ago1:27:57

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Most of them will die the first day in college. It’s the nature of the boarding school - not everyone is fit to ride a dragon. Basgiath War College, one of the most prestigious in its nature, is there to train 18 year olds to fight to the death for their kingdom. But to get that honor - they have to kill each other off and be tested to see if they’…

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93. She’s Hired To Finish Mystery Book For Comatose Author & Live In Her House - BUT Finds Her Secret Diary 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

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Half a million dollars for 3 books. That’s what Lowen was contracted for. Lowen was hired to finish a mystery book series for a famous author who has fallen comatose after a tragic car accident. The only catch? She has to live in the author’s isolated mansion in Vermont. Lowen has to live with the author’s hot, mysterious husband and their only sur…

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Speculative Fiction with Quincy Jaquez 49:02

4M ago49:02

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Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo 42:12

4M ago42:12

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Stoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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92. Wife woke up to find sleepwalking husband shoving DOG in freezer and eating RAW fish 1:39:12

4M ago1:39:12

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Susan was sleeping, her husband, Henry, wakes up out of nowhere and murmurs…. “Someone’s inside.” But he didn’t mean inside the house. Every single night, Henry would get up and roam around the house. Sometimes he’ll just walk around. Other times, he’s in the refrigerator… eating all the raw meat. And one time, Susan wakes up one morning… and finds…

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Vampire Playlists with Liz Kerin 52:39

4M ago52:39

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I was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music! Night's Edge playlist First Light playlistBy Stephanie Gagnon

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91. She SET UP her BFF for murder and sent her to JAIL because she slept with her husband 2:10:26

4M ago2:10:26

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Jia’s ex-husband is now dead. He had been murdered by his new wife. Who also happens to be Jia’s ex best friend. Jia’s ex and her best friend betrayed her by having an affair and now Jia is out for revenge. So it’s not a coincidence that her ex-husband is dead is it? Do you think someone could push you to commit murder? If they plant the right moti…

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Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley 58:12

5M ago58:12

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What horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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90. Rich CEO cancels their wedding, now bride wants to KILL everyone that he loves 1:32:50

5M ago1:32:50

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Yura was finally about to get married. The butterflies started to sink in. Richard and Yura have been a perfect match ever since they were kids – Everybody wanted to see them get married one day. And that day is finally here. Yura’s picking out her wedding dress, setting up all the invitations, but out of the blue – Richard walks in and calls off t…

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89. She catches BF CHEATING, throws mistress’s red undies at his FACE in front of all his colleagues 2:03:11

5M ago2:03:11

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“I’m pregnant.” Jia is standing there feeling adrenaline rushing through her body. Everyone in the office was staring at her. What did she just say? Her best friend since middle school, Stacey, was admitting to getting pregnant with Jia’s boyfriend? And she was confessing to it and embarrassing her in front of the entire office. The only catch is -…

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Nordic Horror with Anette 1:11:22

5M ago1:11:22

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Let's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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88. Chaebol CEO falls in love with his employee & helps her take revenge on TOXIC husband 1:48:43

5M ago1:48:43

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The CEO of U&K already knows how his life is going to pan out… Until he walks in to work one day and sees her – Jia. The same girl who stole his heart in college is now one of his core employees. But Jia doesn’t know he’s a chaebol. She doesn’t even remember who he is. Jia is 17 years in with her toxic boyfriend and soon-to-be husband, Michael. But…

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87. She realized her husband & her BFF will KILL her in 10 years, she must OUTSMART them to survive 1:56:18

5M ago1:56:18

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In 10 years - Jia will be dead. 2 people will be in prison for her murder. And Jia knows exactly how it will happen. Her husband will cheat on her with her best friend. Their affair will be the greatest betrayal but they will destroy her by killing her too. Getting her out of the way so they can happily be in love. Another person Jia loves will die…

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A Journey Through Time: Wrapping up Season 5 31:55

5M ago31:55

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This week we wrap up season 5! As a reminder, season 5 was shorter to accommodate Tillie's opportunity to lead a study abroad semester in Ecuador. We chat about season 5, issue a few corrections, play a few bloopers, and provide updated stats. We will be back soon with season 6! Plans are still underway, but after a bit of hiatus for planning and r…

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Song Readalikes with Rachel Harrison and Agatha Andrews 1:30:00

6M ago1:30:00

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Rachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus and boygenius, Blind Melon and Japanese Breakfast. You don't want to miss this chat where we talk mob wife aes…

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86. Woman With Cancer Came Home & Found HUSBAND in BED with BEST FRIEND 1:56:58

6M ago1:56:58

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She was in the hospital getting treated for cancer when she got a text message from her husband - “I love you and miss you.” New alert: message unsent. She realized the message was not for her. Then for who? Who could he possibly be sending that message to when she was in the hospital with terminal cancer? The doctor gave her 6-12 months to live. S…

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