Horror and comedy make strangely comforting bedfellows

[hermetic]

5 Darkly Absurd Horror Books to Read When You Need a Laugh

One of the most comforting aspects of horror is that it can be deeply funny. Horror and humor have long been intertwined. Horror has been proven to be a reflection of society; humor is a mirror into society as well. Both genres play with form and style. You can find yourself getting lost in either horror or humor, either as escapism or solace.
These selections offer a variety of laughs, from laugh-out-loud jokes to quiet moments of humor through the dark times. Either way, they offer a moment of humor, or several comedic elements, among the darkness.

Edenville By Sam Rebelein: Prepare to sleep with one eye open after finishing this terrifying, yet witty tale.
Black Sheep By Rachel Harrison: Plan on snickering along to the wry commentary on modern society.
Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel By Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor: Buckle up and settle in for a ridiculous read, in the best possible way.
Breathers: A Zombie's Lament By S. G. Browne: Expect biting wit and satirical takes on love, life, and (of course) death.
The Dead Take the A Train By by Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey: Get ready for a new meaning on what it means to be a bridezilla. This title releases October 3, 2023.

Plot summaries here: https://the-line-up.com/horror-books-when-you-need-a-laugh

I haven't read any of these but I plan to, hopefully in October.

[japple]

1. I put Edenville on my list of books to read. These books kind of

remind me of Cold Comfort Farm which was a great book that was made into a wonderful movie.