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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you so so much!!

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Deanne Marcus-Rupert @pocketbacon9.bsky.social · 1d

"The world will drive a woman insane, then point at them and laugh."

Adding Play Nice to my favorite haunted house books list. It is also easily one of my favorites of @rachelharrison.bsky.social. (Black Sheep is still my GOAT of hers.)💜🖤🩷

#books #booksky

Play Nice by Rachel Harrison. The book has a white cover with a purple and pink house. The house is wrapped up in a demon's tail and has cobwebs, a dark figure in an upper window, and an eye looking out from the very top window.

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Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social · 2d

Here are some books that I recommend you check out while @bookshop.org has free shipping:

"Play Nice" by @rachelharrison.bsky.social

bookshop.org/p/books/play...

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thatjesseguy.bsky.social @thatjesseguy.bsky.social · 2d

The Randomizet has finally spoken for me to read Such Sharp Teeth by @rachelharrison.bsky.social been looking forward to this one for a while!

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Mockingbird, MPH, CHES @amockingbird.bsky.social · 2d

I just listened to the audiobook of Play Nice and highly recommend it. Not too gory (there’s a bit, but it’s brief), scary but didn’t keep me awake. I’ve never lived in a haunted house, but my first place in LA had a bad feeling about it that took a few years to vanquish.

Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to the New York Public Library for naming PLAY NICE one of the best new horror novels for adults 😈💕

www.nypl.org/books-more/r...

Best New Horror of 2025 for Adults

Our expert horror committee read more than 150 titles published since last Halloween to select their 20 favorites. There's something for everyone here—whether you're looking for jeepers, creepers, sca...

www.nypl.org

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 1d

I am appearing at Storyfest with @claymcleod.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social and @joshmalerman.bsky.social to talk about WHY I LOVE HORROR and their place in the book.

Rachel and I will be on appearance 3 together. Jersey Girls for the win!

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Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 1d

Holy shit, we’re in Page Six! Look at that: bit.ly/4mYEedx @natcassidy.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social @pagesix.com

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Nat Cassidy @natcassidy.bsky.social · 1d

I always knew me, @rachelharrison.bsky.social, and @claymcleod.bsky.social would wind up on Page Six because of our shenanigans. Thankfully, we look goooooood in these photos.

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to the New York Public Library for naming PLAY NICE one of the best new horror novels for adults 😈💕

www.nypl.org/books-more/r...

Best New Horror of 2025 for Adults

Our expert horror committee read more than 150 titles published since last Halloween to select their 20 favorites. There's something for everyone here—whether you're looking for jeepers, creepers, sca...

www.nypl.org

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 2d

Last night's panel discussion at the NYPL with Becky Siegel Spratford, @rachelharrison.bsky.social, @victorlavalle.bsky.social, @claymcleod.bsky.social, and Grady Hendrix was one for the ages, all in celebration of Spratford's WHY I LOVE HORROR! I'm so glad I could be there and get my copy signed!

The five authors sitting on a dais at the NYPL in front of a large crowd.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you everyone who came and of course NYPL, the authors, and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social who all came out too.

We had a great time and @rachelharrison.bsky.social got to be our final girl!

Clay and I will make an encore performance Thurs at 7pm at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn.

Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Becky Spratford on last night’s celebration of her essay collection WHY I LOVE HORROR at the New York Public Library, featuring Rachel Harrison, Victor LaValle, Grady Hendrix and myself. Thanks to Allison for coordinating and to everyone who came out. @raforall.bsky.social

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Nat Cassidy @natcassidy.bsky.social · 4d

Will Neil survive having to relisten to an episode where @rachelharrison.bsky.social and I praise him effusively, or will he spontaneously combust before he can release it? ONLY TIME WILL TELL.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 5d

I’m celebrating my book coming out (and my birthday) by releasing THREE episodes this week!

— Tuesday: Northern Weird panel 1
— Wednesday: Northern Weird panel 2
— Thursday: Rachel and Nat interview me about Good Boy.

(Now just to edit/produce them)

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Jesse Lawrence @jesselawrence.bsky.social · 3d

More @sgj.bsky.social and @rachelharrison.bsky.social in the house, and a bunch of new-to-me authors to discover. I dig it.

Picture of the Aardvark Book Club exclusive short story collection One Bad Night

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 6d

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Nils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 6d

My spooky TBR for Oct. I’ve decided on mostly gothic/haunted novels by female authors. So excited!

Monstrous Tales

House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Play Nice by @rachelharrison.bsky.social
Our Gifted Hearts by @jenniferkennedy.bsky.social
Honeysuckle by @barfridmantell.bsky.social

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Lorin Elise @paperbackbish.bsky.social · 7d

For some reason, @aardvarkbookclub.bsky.social entrusted me with an early copy of this incredible anthology, and put no parameters on my review post outfit 🐟🦜🐶

If you still need to join, use “LORIN” to get your copy for $4!!!

@sgj.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @kaychronister.bsky.social

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Alma Katsu (FIEND is out now) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 7d

Also @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @isabelcanas.bsky.social @claymcleod.bsky.social @chuckwendig.bsky.social @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social @pfracassi.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @agustinabazterrica.bsky.social @silviamg.bsky.social @gradyhendrix.bsky.social & more

Alma Katsu (FIEND is out now) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks @bookbub.bsky.social for recommending FIEND for spooky season www.bookbub.com/blog/best-ho...

The Best Horror Books of 2025

This year has delivered countless chilling novels that will give you goose bumps.

www.bookbub.com

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you so so much!!! 💗

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Dan Wawrzonek @dmwawrzonek.bsky.social · 8d

After attending a book signing where @rachelharrison.bsky.social interviewed author Darcy Coates, I decided to sample her work and 3 audio books later, I'm hooked! One of my new favorite authors!

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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Have you picked up a copy of BAD DOLLS by @rachelharrison.bsky.social yet? 💄

A collection of four stories that explore body image, female friendship, heartbreak and hauntings with her trademark humour and insight. Now in paperback!

https://tinyurl.com/5n7w4naz

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 9d

Waking up to find one of my favourite writers, the amazing @rachelharrison.bsky.social, shouting out The Night Guest in The New York Times was actually *not* on my bingo card for today, but here we still are!

Not Your Average Demon: Unconventional Possession Novels

www.nytimes.com

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Nat Cassidy @natcassidy.bsky.social · 9d

Not gonna lie, this makes me unexpectedly emotional. After 15+ years as a working NYC playwright, with dozens of productions & scheduling near misses & pleading press agents, not to mention 5 published books, this is the *first* time anything I've written has gotten any coverage in the NYTimes.

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you so much!!! 🖤

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Willard Foxton @willardfoxton.bsky.social · 9d

Absolutely loved SUCH SHARP TEETH by @rachelharrison.bsky.social - werewolves yes but also a great mystery, horror, romance… written with a ton of with and charm. Big thumbs up!

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Marguerite/Peg Turley @margueriteturl2.bsky.social · 9d

I adore @rachelharrison.bsky.social so much!! Had a lovely afternoon and a great event at The Frenchtown Bookshop tonight!! Run out and get the bestseller Play Nice it’s amazing!!

Keri Cullen and Rachel Harrison in conversation

Rachel Harrison and Suzanne Harrison doing a toast with our organic sodas

The front of the Frenchtown Bookshop and chalkboard for the event

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