One of the most popular questions I hear kids ask authors is “How do you get your ideas?” So, I know they will love that R.L. Stine’s collection of spooky stories called Stinetinglers features an intro to each story that gives insight into his inspiration for the story. It’s a special treat to be invited into the author’s mindset along with the individual tales this book shares. Each spooky story here has the creep factor Stine fans expect with pacing and endings that shock and delight. This book would be fun to pass around and read aloud at a sleepover or a campfire.

Can one ever go wrong with R.L. Stine? In this new collection, Stine takes readers through the bizarre world of bugs, haunted cars, and broken time just to name a few. There was not a bad story in the bunch. Each tale is introduced by Stine and provides insight into the story's creation or inspiration. This is a must-read for any Stine fan or soon-to-be Stine fan.

Thank you NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for the opportunity to read an advance reading copy.

I am so humbled that I was able to read an advanced copy of Stinetinglers by R.L. Stine. He has been a HUGE part of my life since I was a kid. I can remember rushing to Bookland (back right corner) for a new book at least once per week. This collection of short stories took me way back and I enjoyed them very much! I tried reading them to my six year old, but he isn’t quite ready for that. Ha. I especially loved the blurbs before each story telling what gave him the idea for each one. I enjoyed this book very much!

It doesn’t matter if you are ten years old or thirty years old, R.L. Stine is great. Stinetinglers is a collection of ten short stories. They go by quicker than you think. The stories Bugs, the ghost in the car, and skin really stood out. Stine writes creepy short stories here with a good touch of humor that leaves a lasting impression.

It has been decades since I have read a Stine book. This was a very cool book where Stine took ideas and put a scary twist to it. Great YA book.

STINETINGLERS is so fun! It's the perfect blend of Goosebumps-esque nostalgia and fresh, new creeps sure to delight old-school fans and new readers alike. The stories are so clever, each of them bringing their own twist to small town suburbia and the horrors that lurk in their shadows. This is exactly the kind of book I would have loved back in middle school, and I'm so excited to see young horror fans sink their teeth into Stine's bizarre universe.

One of my long-time favorite things about R.L. Stine is his ability to write for children without ever talking down to them or watering down his material. These stories are spooky and silly, sure, but they also offer opportunities for reflection and space for off-the-page imagination. I also really appreciated the author's notes accompanying each story. He explains his inspiration, shares childhood anecdotes, and provides insight into his creative process. It's like he's sitting next to you as you read, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this book. It's honestly perfect for a budding writer!

My favorite stories were "The Boy Who Heard Screams" and "The Monster-Maker", but all ten of these shorts are a delight. Huge thanks to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for the advanced copy!

R. L. Stine continues to fascinate the minds of young readers and older fans alike. His lite horror stories in this collection, are engrossing and clever and definitely full of surprises. Fun to read and strongly recommended.

Good to see that the R.L. Stine I used to worship as a kid has not lost any of his skill over time. Yes, there are some almost comical mentions of newer technology, video games, and such juxtaposed against outdated mentions of soda fountains and biking freely around without parental supervision. However, the character work and story telling are just as tense and thrilling as they were in the old Goosebump books. Stine's ability to surprise the reader without making the twist feel out of place or unearned still holds true to these short stories. While none of them are too scary or gruesome for younger kids, they balance horror elements nicely with the overall story in a way that can enthrall audiences well beyond the target age demographic. Definitely a recommendation for fans of thrillers and horror.

This felt like a trip down memory lane. I have always enjoyed reading these books with my children so these stories were lots of fun and quite spooky.

STINETINGLERS: All-New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales R. L. Stine

I Had A Blast Reading This Horror Collection, So Much Fun!

If you are already a fan of Stine’s writing *raises hands* or he’s a new author to you, I Highly Recommend reading this collection:

‘From R. L. Stine, here are ten new stories that are sure to leave you shivering. A boy who hates bugs starts to see them everywhere. A basketball player’s skin starts to almost drip off his hands—but no one else can see it. Three friends find a hole in the ground that just gets bigger and bigger and bigger … And each story is introduced by Stine, providing a personal touch sure to delight fans.’

‘Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!’

My-Frightful-Horror-Fan-Club-Favorites Are The Following:

‘WELCOME TO THE IN-BETWEEN’ – When Gabe sneaks a peek at his Christmas gift and accidentally breaks it, he quickly finds himself stuck in time.

‘OUR LITTLE MONSTERS’ – If Becka can survive babysitting her four-year-old brother and sister while her parents are out, she can babysit anyone’s little monsters. That is until she’s in charge of watching the new neighbor’s kids ... Whoa!

‘THE GHOST IN THE CAR’ – Paul and his friend Ava can’t stand Paul’s older cousin, Miller, who picks on them constantly and lies all the time. When Miller picks them up for school one day in his new, used car and tells them that it’s haunted, Paul knows how he will get his revenge.

‘THE BOY WHO HEARD SCREAMS’ – When Ted runs up to twin sisters Maria and Alyssa, frantic in need of their help, the girls don’t hesitate and rush to his aide. When the girls discover his antics, they refuse to listen even though this time—he could be telling the truth.

‘BUGS’ – ‘Alvie, in this story, is terrified of even the thought of bugs. And guess what? He has good reason to be afraid.’

Hands down one of my favorites in this collection! If you’re afraid of bugs, start cringing as this story crawls deep inside you.

‘HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE’ —‘This wasn’t the life I wanted. I just wanted a life with nicer friends and a brother who didn’t bounce me off the wall every time he saw me, and parents who didn’t blame me for everything that happened in the world.’

The moral of this story, be careful what you wish for…

‘THE BAD SIDE’ — Carson is a good kid, always kind, and helps others, so when people throughout town accuse him of doing horrible things, he and his best friend Mike know it couldn’t possibly be him.

‘THE HOLE IN THE GROUND’ — ‘I squinted at it. The hole was three or four inches deep and about as wide as a bucket or a paint can. “Awesome,” I said sarcastically. “Is this what you do for fun around here? You stare at holes in the dirt?” Kendra raised her eyes to mine. “Not for fun,” she replied in a whisper….’

‘THE MONSTER-MAKER’ Love This One!! — Jamie started building monsters three years ago when he was in the fourth grade. Jamie’s early designs were made from kits, but all new creations are built from scratch with help from his friend, Annie. When their competition and classmate Isaac Peterman brings his jaw-dropping new creature to school, Jamie knows that he and Annie must step up their game.

Thank you, NetGalley and Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC), for providing me with an eGalley of STINETINGLERS at the request of an honest review.

Scheduled To Release, Though Subject To Change – August 2022
Middle-Grade Fiction
Horror Collection

I was so excited to see that a new book by R.L. Stine is being published! I've been a fan since I was a small child, and my love of horror started with Goosebumps.

This collection of short stories is a great introduction to horror for children. There are references to technology that kids today will know and relate to, as opposed to the original Goosebumps series which might seem dated to current young audiences. Stinetinglers has everything from monsters, the paranormal, and even a little body horror somehow all appropriate for school-aged children.

*ARC provided by NetGalley

Great collection of short stories. This is the same R.L. Stone stories you enjoyed as a kid, but updated for your kids to enjoy.

The latest short story collection from R. L. Stine, Stinetinglers was an entertaining menagerie. The tales were very modern, including smart watches and Playstations, and the plots felt different from some of the more formulaic ones of his 90s Goosebumps and Fear Street series. Whether you're already a fan or new to Stine's works, you'll find this book enjoyable.

I’ve been reading R.L. Stine books since middle school. It is so cool to read some of his updated stories. They definitely still have the same fear and twists, but with a modern flare. Loved!

These would be super freaky for kids but I enjoyed reading them just as much. Definitely had me feeling nostalgic. R.L. Stine is a treasure and it seems he never runs out of good stories!

"Call them creepy, fun, or a combination of both, the tales in Stinetinglers prove that old dogs can still give you goosebumps."

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I never read R.L. Stine, so Stinetinglers is a first for me. And guess what? I super enjoyed it. Some of it was scarier than adult horror I've read. It's not terrifying because of gore or monsters, but the stories are scary because they're exaggerations of things that really frighten kids. Like being trapped in an old mansion and no rescue is coming. Or being lost. in this case lost in a weird time between night and day. Mean brothers. Mean cousins. And ghosts.

The story I related to the most was about a babysitter whose charges wanted to play "Bite, Bite." Not that any of the kids ever bit me, but that hopeless feeling an adolescent gets when she has absolutely no idea how to handle the "little monsters."

With Stine's good humor, these stories won't be too frightening for 8 to 12 years olds .It's frightening to me because it brings back memories of babysitting. Ugh. (I shivered just thinking about it.) Lots of fun and some spine tingling Spinetinglers.

Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read and review an eARC of Stinetinglers.

I don't normally read YA or anything aged below adult anymore unless, however, it's written by Mr. Stine. I simply can't help myself. It's a powerful nostalgia I thirst for. I grew up on Goosebumps and own nearly every single book of the original 62. I was excited for this one especially because it's a collection of shorts. Each one was fun, exciting, and brought me right back to those nights in my twin bed under my covers with a flashlight. I'll definitely be sharing this with my own kids.

Oh how wonderful to read new stories from RL Stine. I’ve grew up reading Goosebumps and Fear Street books. Stinetinglers did not disappoint. Highly recommend.

Thank you, Feiwel & Friends, for allowing me to read Stinetinglers early!

I won't probably be the only one, but I've never read a R.L. Stine novel before. I certainly know of them and can get several reference of his works, but I never actually read one of his scary tales. Until now, obviously. I was inspired to request this title by how much I enjoyed the Fear Street movies on Netflix and wanted to see for myself Stine's writing style. While I didn't find the stories particularly fear-inducing, I still quite enjoyed reading them!