Episode 170: Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley

I was joined by the delightful Brian McAuley to talk about the middle grade horror series that had every 90’s spooky child in a chokehold, Goosebumps. Listen to our conversation breaking down the nostalgia factor and what to read based on your favorite Goosebumps title.

Books Mentioned:

• Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley
• Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine
• How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
• The Scarecrow Walks at Night by R.L. Stine
• Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
• Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine
• Horrid by Katrina Leno
• White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
• Deep Trouble by R.L. Stine
• Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles
• The Werewolf of Fever Swamp by R.L. Stine
• Sawtooth by Steph Nelson
• Piano Lessons Can Be Murder by R.L. Stine
• Violent Faculties by Charlene Elsby
• Monster Blood II by R.L. Stine
• Frostbite by Angela Sylvane

Final Girl Song

Brian picked The Used song, The Taste of Ink. Check out the final girl songs here!

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