Addison Rizer

Addison Rizer is a writer and reader of anything that can be described as weird, sad, or scary. She has an MA in Professional Writing and a BA in English. She writes for Book Riot and Publishers Weekly and is always looking for more ways to gush about the books she loves. Find her published work or contact her on her website or at addisonrizer at gmaildotcom.

10 of the Best Mystery Books Set in the Pacific Northwest

Where is your favorite setting for a mystery?

Small-Town Horror Books Full of the Best Small-Town Scares

There can be something particularly terrifying about small towns — what are your favorite small-town horror books?

8 of the Most Polarizing Horror Novels Ever Written

What horror book do you hate that everyone else seems to love?

Horror Poetry Collections That Are Both Engaging and Eerie

Dip your toes into the creepy waters of all things horror poetry with these collections.

Books Like THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM that Explore Humanity’s Role in Space

What are your favorite books that explore first contact with aliens?

10 of the Best Free Word Games to Keep You Entertained

If you're in the mood for a word game or two, check out ten of the best free word games to play!

8 Gothic Science Fiction Novels That Will Chill and Thrill You

Check out these 8 gothic science fiction novels! They're sure to both terrorize and entertain you in equal measure!

Which Octavia Butler Books Should You Read First?

Find the best Octavia Butler books to jump into her sharp prose and strong sense of character. Here are five options to get you started.

Small-Town vs. Big-City Horror: The Best Scares in Every Setting

Are the horrors worse in big cities or in small towns? You can be the judge with these scary reads.

8 Psychological Safety Books

If you're looking to learn more about psychological safety or make your workplace better, find psychological safety books to get started!