EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 9 MIN
The Babysitter Lives: A Haunting Like You’ve NEVER Seen
from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven
What happens when a haunting, a babysitting job, and a time-bending nightmare collide? Today I’m diving into The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones — a Halloween-set horror story that mixes ghosts, trauma, looping realities, and SGJ’s signature genre-warping style.In this spoiler-lite review, I’ll break down the book’s premise, how it’s been received, why I picked it up as part of my 2025 Stephen Graham Jones reading streak, and what really worked for me… along with the one part of the ending that left me yelling, “Wait, WHAT?!”(All in a good way.)Whether you’re a longtime SGJ fan or just curious whether this audiobook-original horror tale is worth your time, this episode will help you decide if The Babysitter Lives belongs on your TBR — or your headphones.👇 Let me know in the comments:Have you read this one? Did the ending hit for you? And what’s your favorite Stephen Graham Jones novel so far?If you enjoy this kind of book talk — horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fiction of all kinds — don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode!And a huge THANK YOU to our Patreon supporters who help make this channel possible. Want to join the fellowship and unlock some perks? The link is below.👉 patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyForTheAges #BookReview #StephenGrahamJones #TheBabysitterLives #HorrorBooks #AudiobookReview #HauntedHouse #TimeTravelHorror #SpeculativeFiction #BookTubeWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Babysitter Lives: https://t.ly/hEI8_I Was a Teenage Slasher: https://t.ly/noNaSThe Indian Lake Trilogy: https://t.ly/dek6oThe Only Good Indians: https://t.ly/WA3J-Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:34 - Book Details & Reception2:52 - Why Jim Read This3:18 - Spoiler-Lite Summary4:23 - Jim’s Reaction5:35 - NINE Reasons You Might Enjoy This Novel7;34 - Final Thoughts8:45 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
What this episode covers
What happens when a haunting, a babysitting job, and a time-bending nightmare collide? Today I’m diving into The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones — a Halloween-set horror story that mixes ghosts, trauma, looping realities, and SGJ’s signature genre-warping style.In this spoiler-lite review, I’ll break down the book’s premise, how it’s been received, why I picked it up as part of my 2025 Stephen Graham Jones reading streak, and what really worked for me… along with the one part of the ending that left me yelling, “Wait, WHAT?!”(All in a good way.)Whether you’re a longtime SGJ fan or just curious whether this audiobook-original horror tale is worth your time, this episode will help you decide if The Babysitter Lives belongs on your TBR — or your headphones.👇 Let me know in the comments:Have you read this one? Did the ending hit for you? And what’s your favorite Stephen Graham Jones novel so far?If you enjoy this kind of book talk — horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fiction of all kinds — don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode!And a huge THANK YOU to our Patreon supporters who help make this channel possible. Want to join the fellowship and unlock some perks? The link is below.👉 patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyForTheAges #BookReview #StephenGrahamJones #TheBabysitterLives #HorrorBooks #AudiobookReview #HauntedHouse #TimeTravelHorror #SpeculativeFiction #BookTubeWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Babysitter Lives: https://t.ly/hEI8_I Was a Teenage Slasher: https://t.ly/noNaSThe Indian Lake Trilogy: https://t.ly/dek6oThe Only Good Indians: https://t.ly/WA3J-Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:34 - Book Details & Reception2:52 - Why Jim Read This3:18 - Spoiler-Lite Summary4:23 - Jim’s Reaction5:35 - NINE Reasons You Might Enjoy This Novel7;34 - Final Thoughts8:45 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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