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Rachel Harrison

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Friendly Ghost 👻 NYTimes bestselling author of The Return, Cackle, Such Sharp Teeth, Bad Dolls, Black Sheep, So Thirsty & PLAY NICE 🖤

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · Apr 21

Preorder PLAY NICE as a little treat for your demons 💗

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 13h

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 Kaufmann @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 14h

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 · 14h

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 1d

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 · 4d

🖤🖤🖤

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Nils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

Thank you so so much!!! 💗

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Dan Wawrzonek @dmwawrzonek.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 6d

Thank you so much!!! 🖤

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Willard Foxton @willardfoxton.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

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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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 6d

!!! Thank you so so much really appreciate it!

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Mark Dob Seattle @markdob.bsky.social · 6d

Every book is a 10 out of 10. Just finished another great one, Play Nice. I loved it, ..If you have not read anything by @rachelharrison.bsky.social, you are missing out on a great time. Can’t wait for the next one!

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🪱💀mindy💀🪱 [dirt ceremony era] @garbagesauce.bsky.social · 8d

the latest new & restocked horror available at b&n sioux falls!

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 8d

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Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you!!!

Rachel Harrison @rachelharrison.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you so so much!!

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acehannarules.bsky.social @acehannarules.bsky.social · 8d

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Hope you like it.

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Witchy Woman’s Women

HALLOWEEN BLITZ 2025 (All photos by me) In an unusual turn, this year’s debut Halloween Blitz column commences not with a recently released supernatural DVD/Blu-Ray/4K, but with a book. Not j…

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boo-jay @birdjay.bsky.social · 13d

We're going to be reading Such Sharp Teeth by @rachelharrison.bsky.social, Interview w/the Vampire by Anne Rice, & The Hollow Places by @tkingfisher.com together as a site. You can pick what book you want to participate in, or do all three.

If you haven't yet, come join us!

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a flyer with a huge bat in the background that says HALLOWEEN GROUP READ. In smaller text underneath it says COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF BOOK LOVERS AT FREEDOM & LITERACY! This month we're celebrating Halloween by group reading spooky books. Come check us out, and join the discussion! Underneath that it says OCTOBER 2025, and under that is a QR code.

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