Horror Book Club | Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker

Grab your copy here! https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9780778368458In this episode, Kait and CJ explore the world of books, discussing their recent reads, including Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng. They share their thoughts on the impact of weather on reading choices, the significance of emotional depth in storytelling, and their creative processes. The conversation also touches on recent TV show cancellations, current shows, and the balance between light and heavy content in entertainment. Kait provides updates on her writing progress, while CJ shares insights into his writing process using index cards. They discuss Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker, for the book club, exploring its unique blend of horror, social justice themes, and character depth. They share their ratings, delve into the cultural aspects of ghost folklore, and reflect on the emotional impact of character deaths. The conversation highlights the book's creative writing and its reflection of real-world issues, ultimately expressing excitement for the author's future works.Grab a copy of our next book club pick, Home is Where the Bodies Are: https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9798212182843Make sure to follow Dark Side of the Word on Instagram to stay up to date. And make sure to comment, rate, and subscribe to help other listeners find their next book. CJ: Blog - https://www.wellreadtart.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awellreadtart/Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/awellreadtart Kait:Blog - https://darksideoftheword.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaitarmada/Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/darksideoftheword 00:00Book Discussions and Updates02:23Exploring New Reads and Recommendations10:47Current Shows and Movie Recommendations21:17Creative Projects and Self-Publishing31:39Book Discussion: Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zhang40:57The Purpose Behind Horror45:50Exploring Themes of Racism and Stigma49:47Asian Influences in Modern Horror54:08The Gory Yet Creative Aspects of Horror