Book · 2010 · Juvenile Fiction
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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But if I had to give it to one, it has got to be Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alan Schwarz, which is a book I know Gilbert also enjoyed as a child.
The best things said about it
What was that old afraid of it not afraid of the scary stories to tell in the dark yeah i was raised on that book and i audio like the tape that came out with it.
Well you mentioned one of them SD which was scary stories to tell in the dark there were actually three volumes of this that came out when I was a kid they were written by Alvin Schwarz they were Illustrated this is the important part they were Illustrated the original illustrations by Steven gel and the stories were great.
And it has all the the uh the juicy bits of scary stories to tell in the dark, you know, and it has all of the uh confirmation, you know, the the scratch behind the ears of feeling one belongs or has an identity within a community or tribal system.
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Most mentions, by podcast
Why people recommend it
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz is a classic, widely read children's horror anthology that compiles terrifying American folklore and urban legends, accompanied by famously unsettling illustrations by Stephen Gammell. Sadie Stein recommended the book on The Book Review, describing it as her most formative childhood literary experience and a spooky favorite shared with Gilbert Cruz. Cruz also appeared on the show to reminisce about the three original volumes from his childhood and the crucial impact of Gammell's artwork. Ben Bowlin brought up the book on The Jordan Harbinger Show to explain how modern conspiracy theories utilize classic folklore tropes and narrative structures akin to campfire scary stories to foster a sense of tribal community identity. Tim Pool reflected on the book on Timcast IRL, recalling his childhood fear of the stories and his use of the accompanying audio cassette tapes. Across these podcast appearances, the anthology was remembered with both fondness and unease as a quintessential piece of nostalgic horror that shaped generations of young readers.
Every mention
Sadie Stein But if I had to give it to one, it has got to be Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alan Schwarz, which i… 2
“But if I had to give it to one, it has got to be Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alan Schwarz, which is a book I know Gilbert also enjoyed as a child.”
“in terms of the things that I remember reading well scary stories to tell in the dark specifically the green ribbon yes is the most formative probably literar experience of my life”
Gilbert Cruz well you mentioned one of them SD which was scary stories to tell in the dark there were actually three vol… 1
“well you mentioned one of them SD which was scary stories to tell in the dark there were actually three volumes of this that came out when I was a kid they were written by Alvin Schwarz they were Illustrated this is the important part they were Illustrated the original illustrations by Steven gel and the stories were great”
Tim Pool what was that old afraid of it not afraid of the scary stories to tell in the dark yeah i was raised on tha… 1
“what was that old afraid of it not afraid of the scary stories to tell in the dark yeah i was raised on that book and i audio like the tape that came out with it”
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“And it has all the the uh the juicy bits of scary stories to tell in the dark, you know, and it has all of the uh confirmation, you know, the the scratch behind the ears of feeling one belongs or has an identity within a community or tribal system.”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“It's called Nine Dragons or something. But it reminded me of the artwork in the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series. I never read that. That artwork in there is just amazing.”
“Um, has she ever read any of the scary stories to tell in the dark books? Uh, I don't think.”
“that sounds like it could it could be a poem in one of those scary stories to tell in the dark book”