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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 3d

To celebrate Spooky Season, and the UK release of @isabelcanas.bsky.social's 3rd standalone Horroromance - THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ - UK readers can grab her second book - VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE - for just 99p for a limited time!

Snap it up now from Kobo, Apple, Google & Amazon! geni.us/VoEN

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 6d

Wonderful to see THE HACIENDA on this Goodreads round up of Ten Years of Horror Hits!

You can grab all of @isabelcanas.bsky.social 's standalone horror novels from Solaris in the UK. THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ is out next week!

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Ten Years of Horror Hits to Read This October

Halloween is, of course, the traditional season for scary stories. But for those of us weirdly dedicated to the genre, it’s a year-round endeavor....

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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.

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 9d

OUT THIS MONTH!

🌊🐦⬛THE DOOR ON THE SEA by Caskey Russell geni.us/doorsea

🏵️💀 RAGWORT (sequel to GORSE!) @samkhorton.bsky.social geni.us/ragwort

🌹🪭 THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ @isabelcanas.bsky.social geni.us/palbad

⚔️🌈 METAL FROM HEAVEN by August Clarke geni.us/metalfhe

October releases white text against an autumnal background, Below, 3D mock ups for: RAGWORT by Sam K. Horton "09/10" and THE DOOR ON THE SEA by Caskey Russell "07/10" THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ by Isabel Canas and METAL FROM HEAVEN by August Clarke.

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Alma Katsu (FIEND is out now) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you @peoplemag.bsky.social for allowing me & @raforall.bsky.social to talk about our favorite topic: horror people.com/why-is-horro...

Why Is Horror Having a Moment? Authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford Break It Down (Exclusive)

The horror genre is having a major moment in the world of books and publishing, and authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford are getting together to discuss why. The authors of 'Fiend' and 'Why I Love H...

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 16d

All Hail the Queen of Horroromance: @isabelcanas.bsky.social !

We've had a haunted hacienda (with a hot priest) and vampires vs. vaqueros amidst the Mexican-American War, now we're delighted to bring her latest novel - THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ - to the UK!

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 29d

Brilliant to see gothic horroromance THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ in the selection of forthcoming #spookyseason titles on NetgalleyUK's front page!

“Gorgeous and gory. No one writes gothic like @isabelcanas.bsky.social " Roshani Chokshi

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A screenshot of Netgalley UK's front page with the cover for THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ on the far right.

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Kerstin Hall @kerstinhall.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hello, hi, good day, please admire my sophisticated artistic abilities as I attempt to lure you into buying my book.

Kerstin Hall @kerstinhall.bsky.social · Apr 25

I had to.

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Sep 7

📣Calling all UK Reviewers and Booksellers!

@isabelcanas.bsky.social 's THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ is ready to capture hearts on Netgalley UK. geni.us/SolarisNG

Are you ready to become possessed - scratch that - ✨obsessed✨ with Cañas' latest horroromance?

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Out now: @agathaandrews.bsky.social 's SHE WORE BLACK featuring our very own @isabelcanas.bsky.social talking all things Demonic and Gothic whilst discussing her latest Horroromance THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ!

Coming to the UK this October.
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Listen bit.ly/4gdHUGI

Against a black background text reads "She Wore Black. A gothic, mystery and horror podcast. New episode. Demons, the Gothic, and Horroromance! With Isabel Cañas. In the bottom right corner is the book cover for THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ.

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Excited to see two Solaris Books - @isabelcanas.bsky.social 's THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ and @artofelaineho.bsky.social 's CRY, VOIDBRINGER on GoodReads Preview of the Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Books coming your way this fall!

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The Goodreads Preview of Fall 2025's New Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Books

Bouncing off our collection of Readers’ Most Anticipated Fall Books, we’re taking a peek into the very near future to spotlight upcoming books in s...

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Aug 30

A brilliant review of @isabelcanas.bsky.social 's THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ from @gnofhorror.com !

"Alba’s preferred pastime is embroidery which mirrors Cañas’s uncanny ability to weave together components of genre, perspectives and mysticism"

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The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories

The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories The book deals with...

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

All Hail the Queen of Horroromance: @isabelcanas.bsky.social !

We've had a haunted hacienda (with a hot priest) and vampires vs. vaqueros amidst the Mexican-American War, now we're delighted to bring her latest novel - THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ - to the UK!

Preorder geni.us/palbad

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Isabel Cañas @isabelcanas.bsky.social · Aug 26

ALEXA PLAY THE ALCHEMY

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · Aug 24

New York City love for @isabelcanas.bsky.social. Storefront display window at The Strand.

THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ by Isabel Cañas in the window of The Strand.

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our very own @isabelcanas.bsky.social (author of THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ) appears on Book Lounge by Libby for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 listen to Hispanic authors share how family, culture, and identity fuels their writing — and why representation in storytelling matters.

Celebrating Hispanic Voices: Writing, Identity, and Representation | Book Lounge by Libby

We’re closing out Season 1 of Book Lounge by Libby with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 Join Ann Dávila Cardinal, Isabel Cañas, Cleyvis Natera, Isabel Ibañez, and Tamara Yajía as they…

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Isabel Cañas @isabelcanas.bsky.social · Aug 22

I am HONORED. Thank you so much!!!!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Aug 21

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome @isabelcanas.bsky.social to to discuss, THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ. It’s a beautiful book with her signature cinematic storytelling. We discuss what possession means in in the context of politics and motherhood. We discuss her core story and we chat about horroromance!

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Isabel Cañas @isabelcanas.bsky.social · Aug 21

rereading wuthering heights for the first time in over a decade and I am delighted to report that it is just as much as an unrepentant toxic train wreck as I remember and an absolute fucking banger

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Isabel Cañas @isabelcanas.bsky.social · Aug 20

i have no voice, no braincells, no energy, no notes. last night's launch was perfect. tysm @sadiehartmann.bsky.social 🖤🦇

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Deanna Chapman @deannachapman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Went to a fantastic talk with @isabelcanas.bsky.social and @sadiehartmann.bsky.social at @spl.org tonight. Libraries are very cool in case anyone didn’t know!!

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The Scares That Shaped Us @scaresshapedus.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW EPISODE

@isabelcanas.bsky.social joins the show to talk about her new novel THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ, writing historical horror, faith, fear, and 2002's THE OTHERS! We also swap haunted house stories.

LISTEN NOW: redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...

Episode 43: The Others with Isabel Cañas

Listen to The Scares That Shaped Us on RedCircle

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B. Pladek @bpladek.bsky.social · Aug 20

Now available everywhere!! this is my favorite of @isabelcanas.bsky.social's marvelous novels yet (!!! it's a crowded list!!!), and it has my absolute favorite villain she's written so far! GO BUY IT SO YOU CAN MEET HIM 🖤 💀

Isabel Cañas @isabelcanas.bsky.social · Nov 23

THIS COVER. Out Aug 19,2025!

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737414...

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Sley House Presents @sleyhousepresents.bsky.social · Aug 19

If you love the Gothic and diving into the intersection of horror and history, you'll love our latest chat with @isabelcanas.bsky.social!

We talk about her latest book, how history and dreams influenced its construction, plus a bit about why Cañas writes.

Find us everywhere you podcast! Links:

Sley House Presents Episode #159: The Possession of Alba Díaz with Isabel Cañas. Episode is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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E. Catherine Octobler @ecatherine.com · Aug 19

Happiest book day to this gorgeous book and its lovely author.

Isabel Cañas @isabelcanas.bsky.social · Nov 23

THIS COVER. Out Aug 19,2025!

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737414...

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