Book · 1985 · Horror
Books of Blood Volume One
Books of Blood Volume One by Clive Barker has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Paul Tremblay (1 episode) on The Book Review (1 episode).
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Uh, again, I'm going to split it for for two. If I could, I would give them one of Clive Barker's books of blood. It would be the one It would be It would be the one with a short story, but it's whichever one has a story in the hills, the cities.
Why people recommend it
Books of Blood Volume One is a classic collection of horror short stories by Clive Barker that established him as a major voice in the genre. On The Book Review podcast episode titled What to Read This Halloween, According to Two Best-Selling Writers, broadcast on October 23, 2026, Paul Tremblay discussed the title while sharing his seasonal recommendations. Tremblay stated that if he had to split his choice, he would select one of Clive Barker's Books of Blood volumes for readers seeking a scare. Specifically, he noted that he would choose the volume containing the notable short story set in the hills and the cities. Tremblay highlighted this specific work to invoke the atmospheric and unsettling nature of Barker's fiction, presenting it as a prime literary choice for Halloween reading. His mention underscored the enduring impact of Barker's visceral storytelling and his ability to craft memorable, haunting narratives within the short story format that continue to resonate with contemporary horror writers and enthusiasts alike.
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Paul Tremblay Uh, again, I'm going to split it for for two. If I could, I would give them one of Clive Barker's books of… 1
“Uh, again, I'm going to split it for for two. If I could, I would give them one of Clive Barker's books of blood. It would be the one It would be It would be the one with a short story, but it's whichever one has a story in the hills, the cities.”
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