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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

NR; optimism is back and I will shout from the rooftops whenever I can about it. This is non-preachy conservationism at it's very best. 5 stars.

Cover art for E.J. Swift's novel "When There Are Wolves Again"

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

NR; shotout to Pierce Brown for making me care deeply about a character called "Screwface".

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

NR. A beautiful examination of consciousness, ecology, and What We Owe To Each Other

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

There is no room in the United States, never mind Congress for this sort of rhetoric.

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

#1: Revival, by Stephen King This was highly recommended by a friend of mine and it did not disappoint - it's a story of tragedy, addiction, and how it shapes our life (and beyond). One of the best King endings in recent memory.

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

#2: At the Mountains of Madness, by H.P. Lovecraft It's a classic for a reason - it's a spooky adventure/mystery into the horror of prehistory. There's lots of passages that were clearly inspirations for the modern day cosmic horror genre. Also a very short read!

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

#3: A Short Stay in Hell, by Steven L. Peck A novella that covers quite a bit: religious covenants, the concept of eternity, and the meaning of companionship. It's a short read at just over 100 pages and well worth the time for the thinking that it forces, afterwards.

Cover art for Steven L. Peck's "A Short Stay in Hell"

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

#4: Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler An incredibly disturbing but somewhat hopeful look at the logical conclusion for corporatism. The writing is haunting, dark, and all too prescient but incredibly compelling.

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

#5: Tender is the Flesh, by Agustina Bazterrica This one haunted me in a way that I've never felt before - it is disturbing and creepy in the best way. It is also the reason I've stopped eating beef and pork (for now). Also has one of the best closing paragraphs in horror, imho!

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

#6: The Hellbound Heart, by Clive Barker The Cenobites steal the show! This is a quick, creepy read and worth checking out for anyone that enjoyed the Hellraiser movies!

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

#7: The Fisherman, by John Langan I didn't know what to expect when this was recommended to me and I still don't really know how to describe it fully but if you like Lovecraft and cosmic horror, this may scratch an itch. The setting and character descriptions were a highlight.

Book cover art for "The Fisherman", by John Langan.

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

#8: Annihilation, by Jeff Vandermeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social "Area X" is somehow changing the local environment and a government agency is trying to learn whatever they can about it. The Southern Reach series is such a wild ride and I can't recommend it enough! Some scenes have stuck with me.

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#9: It, by Stephen King I had never read this before but thought the TV and movie adaptations were interesting enough and the book is just so much more than what was put on screen. It's not without flaws but the amount of creativity in monster design and immersive settings was impressive!

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Derek @dalasershow.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

#10: Penpal, by Dathan Auerbach Apparently this story was converted from an online episodal horror project into a full-length novel. While that aspect of it shows in it sometimes being disjointed, it's a really interesting and atmospheric read.