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.

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Have you read this one? Did the ending hit for you? And what’s your favorite Stephen Graham Jones novel so far?

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0:00 - Opening

1:34 - Book Details & Reception

2:52 - Why Jim Read This

3:18 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:23 - Jim’s Reaction

5:35 - NINE Reasons You Might Enjoy This Novel

7;34 - Final Thoughts

8:45 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion

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