House of Leaves appears in 16 book lists

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House of Leaves appears in 16 book lists on Shepherd.

The best thriller and horror books with “House” in the title

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The best depressive novels that are free of platitudes

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The best books that will haunt you for life

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The best horror books that build a deep and unshakeable sense of dread

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The best books about unfathomable nightmares

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The best literary horror novels that will get under your skin and stay there

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The best horror novels where the world becomes askew

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The best experimental books that have a unique form

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The best creepy stories told in unique ways

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The best books I wish I never read so that I can read them again for the first time

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The best ghost books for teen readers

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The best horror novels featuring a cursed location

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The best haunted house books where setting is a character

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The best novels to unsettle your reality

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The best books that make you question everything

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The best horror books with mixed media format

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