Amber Reu
It’s me, hi.
Bookworm 📚🧟♀️
Founder of and host of ghosts at Novel Nightmares, a virtual horror book club.
linktr.ee/amberkreu
- Yourself, as a cartoon.

- The insanely talented @joshmalerman.bsky.social released a new album tonight, HENRY the 9th, and you HAVE to listen. It’s bright and brilliant, and I'm blown away. joshmalerman.bandcamp.com/album/henry-... 📸: Josh Malerman
- Reposted by Amber ReuHappy Book Birthday to WE SHOULD HAVE LEFT WELL ENOUGH ALONE by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social! 🪰 Twenty haunting stories from the Bram Stoker Award nominated, and bestselling author of Come With Me. Grab a copy now: tinyurl.com/5drtrz89
- Reposted by Amber ReuJoin us and @keithrosson.bsky.social to discuss COFFIN MOON on February 18 at 8PM EST! We are so excited to discuss this book and hope to see you there! More info (and the RSVP) at the link below or in the link in our bio! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuBook club with @pfracassi.bsky.social and @novelnightmares.bsky.social tonight was a treat! Love talking books with my horror friends. Thank you @amberkreu.bsky.social, as always. 🖤
- Reposted by Amber ReuTonight! Join us and @pfracassi.bsky.social at 8PM EST to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE! RSVP below: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuJoin us in 1 week on January 21 at 8PM EST to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE with @pfracassi.bsky.social ! RSVP here or the link in our bio: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Fare thee well 🥀
- Reposted by Amber ReuIn 2 weeks, @pfracassi.bsky.social joins us to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE! Join us on January 21 at 8PM EST. We can’t wait to discuss with you all! RSVP here: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuHappy new year! Thrilled to kick off 2026 by discussing THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE with @pfracassi.bsky.social on January 21 at 8PM EST. RSVP here or through the link in our bio: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Seated for The Plague
- Seated for We Bury the Dead
- Reposted by Amber ReuTHIS BOOK WILL MELT YOUR MIND 🪐😱🩸
- Listening to @danielkraus.com ANGEL DOWN with Tucker on our drive to NC and I love this book so much more each time I read it, it’s an absolute masterpiece
- Reposted by Amber ReuOn January 21 at 8PM EST, @pfracassi.bsky.social joins us to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE and we are THRILLED! Grab your copy, RSVP below, we can’t wait to discuss! RSVP: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- that’s a wrap on @novelnightmares.bsky.social for 2025! Thank you to everyone who joined this year, it is truly the biggest honor of my life. And thank you to every author who joined us this year, especially @claymcleod.bsky.social for helping us close out the year and being such a delight!
- Reposted by Amber ReuMan I love @novelnightmares.bsky.social so much, @amberkreu.bsky.social is the best host, and @claymcleod.bsky.social is such a wonderful guest every time. I always end up inspired! ACQUIRED TASTE is an amazing collection, too.
- Reposted by Amber ReuBookclub with @claymcleod.bsky.social is one of my favorite things to spend an evening doing. Thanks, as always, to @amberkreu.bsky.social for hosting. 🖤
- Reposted by Amber ReuGift Link: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/16/c...
- I’m just a girl screaming very loudly online about the books that she loves
- Reposted by Amber ReuA bit more bookmail today. Bought this one with the recommendation of @amberkreu.bsky.social. 💙📚
- Reposted by Amber ReuIn one week (!!) join @claymcleod.bsky.social and us to discuss ACQUIRED TASTE! December 18 at 8PM EST, be there 👻 RSVP here: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuIn less than 2 weeks on Dec 18 at 8PM EST, join @claymcleod.bsky.social and us to discuss ACQUIRED TASTE! We hope to see you there, RSVP below! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- OMGGGGG! @joshmalerman.bsky.social A BEN EVANS FILM adaptation is happening and I am THRILLED for it and this amazing group bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3...
- Come have fun on set for A BEN EVANS FILM (but really, this is going to be an absolute blast)
- A late Tuesday surprise! I’m re-reading @joshmalerman.bsky.social MALORIE right now and I have 10 prepaid Kindle codes I’d like to share with you! The ebook for MALORIE is currently $1.99 on Amazon as part of their Black Friday sale! Prepaid codes here (US only, sorry!): linktr.ee/amberkreu
- Reposted by Amber ReuWe started our year with @claymcleod.bsky.social WAKE UP AND OPEN YOUR EYES, and we are ending our year with Clay’s ACQUIRED TASTE. Join us and Clay on December 18 at 8PM EST for a discussion on this amazingly terrifying collection. RSVP here: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Thank you so much to everyone who joined @novelnightmares.bsky.social tonight to discuss VEIL and alllll the thanks to my friend @jonathanjanz.bsky.social for being so generous with his time and one of the best. VEIL is a classic and a must read, one of my top books of the year
- Reposted by Amber ReuI cried sad tears in this conversation, and I also cried from laughing so much. @jonathanjanz.bsky.social is a treasure. Read his books. And thank you, @amberkreu.bsky.social, as always, for hosting. You're the best in the biz.
- Reposted by Amber ReuOmg @novelnightmares.bsky.social was a blast tonight! @jonathanjanz.bsky.social was on fire! Just hilarious! 🤣 Thanks @amberkreu.bsky.social for hosting!!! Also, if you haven’t read Veil yet, fix it. One of my top ten of the year!
- Reposted by Amber ReuWe can't wait to discuss VEIL with @jonathanjanz.bsky.social in 4 days on November 24 at 8PM EST! One of our favorite books of the year, we are thrilled to have Janz back on to chat! RSVP here: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Tomorrow! You should go see @joshmalerman.bsky.social, Scott Masterson, and Jeremy Salo talk about art, filmmaking, and a lot more! If I could be in MI tomorrow, it's where I'd be!
- Reposted by Amber ReuIf you're looking for holiday gift ideas, you can order a signed and/or personalized copy of VEIL (or any of my books) from Second Flight Books! www.secondflightbooks.com/item/GUXYli1...
- I started a new series on IG of beginners guide to reading a specific author, and kicking off the series? @joshmalerman.bsky.social, duh! Head over to IG to learn more! www.instagram.com/p/DRQNHJtjnH...
- Reposted by Amber ReuIn ONE week, join @jonathanjanz.bsky.social and us to discuss VEIL. It’s going to be an amazing discussion, we love this book and we can’t wait to dive in. November 24th at 8PM EST, be sure to be there! RSVP below: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuDaniel wins this trend. Also ANGEL DOWN is a truly extraordinary book. Gripping, haunting, mind-spinning. The man knows his way around a sentence.
- It's hereeeee and omg am I excited to start reading @danielkraus.com PARTIALLY DEVOURED
- Reposted by Amber ReuIn 2 weeks, on November 24 at 8PM EST join us and @jonathanjanz.bsky.social to discuss his newest release, VEIL! We are so excited to talk about this incredibly brilliant sci fi horror book with Janz! RSVP below: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuToday on the This Is Horror newsletter, I present to you over 10 years and 21 episodes (!) of This Is Horror Podcast conversations with Josh Malerman (@joshmalerman.bsky.social). Check it out at the link and subscribe for more. podcast-horror.kit.com/posts/josh-m...
- Reposted by Amber ReuHAPPY JANZDAY TO ALL
- Happy birthday to brilliant @jonathanjanz.bsky.social! It’s the perfect day to pick up a copy of VEIL and trust me, you’re going to love it! Then go read all of his incredible work!
- Happy birthday to brilliant @jonathanjanz.bsky.social! It’s the perfect day to pick up a copy of VEIL and trust me, you’re going to love it! Then go read all of his incredible work!
- I finished reading THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO a few days ago and haven’t stopped thinking about it. It’s a wild read, it’s funny, it’s darker than I expected, it’s sad, it’s a bit whimsy. I had a blast reading it
- TOMORROW! Go see this absolutely insane lineup of horror authors including my 2 favorite people @moniqueasher.bsky.social and @joshmalerman.bsky.social! Book Beat is amazing, the authors are brilliant, it’s going to be a blast.
- A step from behind the @novelnightmares.bsky.social curtain to personally thank everyone who joined us this week & a huge thank you to @jonathanjanz.bsky.social & @joshmalerman.bsky.social for joining us. I could spend a life time trying to put into words how grateful I am for every member & author
- Reposted by Amber ReuListening to @joshmalerman.bsky.social speak with the @novelnightmares.bsky.social bookclub about Watching Evil Dead. Such a great guest. So charming. ✨️
- Come hang out with Josh and me tonight and chat about WATCHING EVIL DEAD! It's going to be a blast
- Tonight at 8PM EST!! Join us and @joshmalerman.bsky.social to discuss WATCHING EVIL DEAD! We are so excited to chat with Josh about his first non fiction book. RSVP below, and we can’t wait to see you! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuTonight at 8PM EST!! Join us and @joshmalerman.bsky.social to discuss WATCHING EVIL DEAD! We are so excited to chat with Josh about his first non fiction book. RSVP below, and we can’t wait to see you! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuHearing @jonathanjanz.bsky.social talk about his daughter doing a book report on one of _his_ books during @novelnightmares.bsky.social book club is _hilarious_.
- Reposted by Amber ReuTonight at 8PM EST!! Join us, @mattsbooksanddrams.bsky.social and @jonathanjanz.bsky.social to discuss CHILDREN OF THE DARK 2! RSVP below and we will see you soon! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Lions win! I’m undefeated in my fantasy league! What a time!

- Reposted by Amber ReuJoin us, @mattsbooksanddrams.bsky.social and @jonathanjanz.bsky.social in TWO days on Oct 21 at 8PM Eastern to discuss CHILDREN OF THE DARK 2! We can’t wait to discuss with everyone! RSVP here: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuJoin us and @joshmalerman.bsky.social in six days to discuss WATCHING EVIL DEAD on Oct 22 at 8PM EST! RSVP below! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuJoin us, @mattsbooksanddrams.bsky.social , and @jonathanjanz.bsky.social in ONE WEEK (!!!!!) for a discussion on CHILDREN OF THE DARK 2 at 8PM EST on Oct 21! RSVP for our meeting below and reply if you’d like us to add you to our readalong chat on IG! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuJoin usssssss...
- Join us, @mattsbooksanddrams.bsky.social , and @jonathanjanz.bsky.social in ONE WEEK (!!!!!) for a discussion on CHILDREN OF THE DARK 2 at 8PM EST on Oct 21! RSVP for our meeting below and reply if you’d like us to add you to our readalong chat on IG! bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuI had the awesome opportunity to write for Dread Central about six sci-fi horror films that influenced my novel VEIL. I talk about BIRD BOX, A QUIET PLACE...but I don't want to give it all away. You can read the article right here! www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/5...
- Reposted by Amber ReuMy podcast @scaresshapedus.bsky.social is less than 40 followers away from 1,000 and I would love to hit that milestone by Halloween. If you like the show, tell your friends to give us a follow!
- Happy Saturday! It’s a great day to read @joshmalerman.bsky.social WATCHING EVIL DEAD, and lucky for you, I’ve added new prepaid Kindle codes to the link below and in my bio (US only). There’s also a link if you’d like to get a signed copy from Toadvine! linktr.ee/amberkreu
- Reposted by Amber ReuI love this post. I also love Candice Edwards for creating such a fabulous cover.
- My signed copy of @jonathanjanz.bsky.social VEIL arrived from Second Flight Books and it’s perfect. Make sure to grab your copy (link below)! I love this book so much, it’s phenomenal and I’m so grateful to know Janz main-street-books.com?fbclid=PARlR...
- My signed copy of @jonathanjanz.bsky.social VEIL arrived from Second Flight Books and it’s perfect. Make sure to grab your copy (link below)! I love this book so much, it’s phenomenal and I’m so grateful to know Janz main-street-books.com?fbclid=PARlR...
- Can’t wait to discuss this book with the incredible @pfracassi.bsky.social
- Thrilled to announce our January selection is THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. @pfracassi.bsky.social will join us on January 21 at 8PM EST to discuss, and we are so looking forward to it. RSVP below: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuThrilled to announce our January selection is THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. @pfracassi.bsky.social will join us on January 21 at 8PM EST to discuss, and we are so looking forward to it. RSVP below: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...
- Reposted by Amber ReuTEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS in Publishers Weekly! 🤩 Thrilled to ring in October with this beautiful review of my new coming-of-rage collection, out now from @titanbooks.bsky.social 🎃😈 www.publishersweekly.com/9781835411469
- Reposted by Amber ReuPosted this earlier as a reply, but I realized I could rep many favorites in one post. October 1st @sgj.bsky.social day buttons from @igreggreene.bsky.social on Etsy with help from @amberkreu.bsky.social and design by @jasonragosta.bsky.social Halloween earrings from @peculiarityshop.bsky.social
- Reposted by Amber ReuThank you, @amberkreu.bsky.social, for getting me this signed copy of @joshmalerman.bsky.social’s WATCHING EVIL DEAD! I’ve heard so much about this book - really excited to dig in!
- Reposted by Amber ReuSigned (and personalized, if you want) copies of my novel THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT shipped anywhere! Select “Signed Hardcover” and order before the 9/30 release date, exclusively at Little Shop of Stories’ website: littleshopofstories.com/book/9781250... - make me write a poem or an occult warning!
- Scream but make it Bridgerton
- Reposted by Amber ReuI wait alllll year to put a horror table up front at work and I’m so lucky that I have had all these authors in & have a full side of signed copies for our customers.
- Reposted by Amber ReuWhat a medley of thoughts in today's Walk 'n' Talk on the MDW Patreon. The clue's in the title, writing like a mad man in August, vacations within vacations, and lemon water. Why lemon water? Listen and find out. www.patreon.com/posts/139544...
- Reposted by Amber ReuMore free e-book copies of Watching Evil Dead available. This book rocks. Love it.
- Reposted by Amber ReuThanks again, I got a copy from you of Incidents Around the House last year and it was my favorite Josh Malerman book. I have been wanting to read Watching Evil Dead since it was discussed on @thisishorror.bsky.social a year ago.
- A scene from @joshmalerman.bsky.social WATCHING EVIL DEAD book launch last week with an incredible performance from Wow Town at Redford Theatre. Pure magic! I've added more prepaid Kindle codes for WATCHING EVIL DEAD at the link below - happy reading! linktr.ee/amberkreu
- Omgggggg, the ARC of the upcoming SST edition of @joshmalerman.bsky.social GOBLIN is marvelous and beautiful. An absolute masterpiece, GOBLIN is one of my favorite collections. I've added prepaid Kindle codes for Goblin in the link below. linktr.ee/amberkreu
- I refreshed the codes for WATCHING EVIL DEAD since they went quick yesterday
- A scene from @joshmalerman.bsky.social WATCHING EVIL DEAD book launch last week with an incredible performance from Wow Town at Redford Theatre. Pure magic! I've added more prepaid Kindle codes for WATCHING EVIL DEAD at the link below - happy reading! linktr.ee/amberkreu
