Join Kelsey and Amanda in their second Lit Bookstores featuring Roxanne, the owner of a horror-themed bookstore, Haunted Burrow Books, in Capitol Hill, Seattle. Roxanne discusses her horror origin story (from Goosebumps to Stephen King), why horror feels cathartic, and how she’s built a cozy “garden witch’s library” atmosphere—along with some surprising basement finds! She also dives into books across darker genres, highlights favorite horror styles (especially possession and suspense), and even offers Amanda some gateway and historical/gothic horror suggestions to check out. Be sure to to tune into this slightly spooky convo that just might convince you to pick up a horror novel…

00:00 Welcome to Lit Vibes Only

00:31 Follow Us on Socials!

02:16 Meet Roxanne of Haunted Burrow Books

02:40 Our Current Reads

10:46 Roxanne’s Horror Origin Story

13:30 Why Horror Hits Different

16:21 The Naming of Haunted Burrow

18:01 The “Vibe” of Haunted Burrow

20:08 Creepy Basement Finds

29:21 What Makes Horror Unforgettable

34:59 How Roxanne’s Horror Taste Evolved

38:12 Life as a Bookseller

41:02 Roxanne’s Recs for Amanda

44:58 Can Horror Be Healing?

50:50 Building the Haunted Burrow Community

54:44 Lightning Question Round

59:40 Where to Find Roxanne (and us!)

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