Out there Screaming was a great anthology filled with all types of horror, from cosmic horror to psychological horror to your typical hauntings and haunted houses. Hands down my favorite was Reckless Eyeballing by NK Jemisin with the Riders by Tananarive Due coming in a very close second! Buy this book! Just in time for Halloween. #NETGALLEY #OUTTHERESCREAMING

This is the first ARC I was approved for on NetGalley and what an honor it was to read these perfectly crafted horror stories.

Reading horror is much like watching it. Some stories are good and some are bad. Out There Screaming may be my favorite collection of horror stories to date.

Luckily, this Anthology was chock full of fantastic writing. There was not a single story that I did not like. Now, the caveat of horror is that the good stories make you feel an amalgam of disturbed feelings. I was spooked, uncomfortable, sad, and sometimes hopeless, especially when the stories tied in realistic themes of problems we face in reality. But that is why I loved reading this anthology so much. I like when literature evokes strong feelings. Whether you are a seasoned horror lit enthusiast, just getting into the genre, or are curious, this is the perfect fall read to dive into. Knowing that Jordan Peele had a hand in editing, makes the experience that much more special.

Thank you Random House and NetGalley for entrusting me with a set of masterpieces. I will be sure to look for other writings of these authors.

I really enjoyed this. No secret that I was interested because of Jordan Peele’s name being attached but I stayed for the variety of stories in this collection. What a fun spooky read, perfect for October!

Anyone who knows horror knows that Jordan Peele is a genius of the genre. It's no secret. So when this ARC landed in my inbox, I started in on it ASAP. Like a lot of short story collections, this had some big hits and some misses too. Most of them were hits, though, and the misses were still very well written. The quality of writing across this collection is *chefs kiss*. Some of the stories will stick with me for a while. Highly recommended for fans of horror!

Jordan Peele is my favorite director. I love all of his movies and his reboot of my all time favorite show, The Twilight Zone (which I still watch every night before bed)

I loved these tales of horror from black authors. Most authors I’d never read before but there were a few favorites in there like Tananarive Due. Tales of bus rides gone wrong, horrible experiments, dark magic and dystopian worlds.

Here’s a few of my favorites:

The Rider Tananarive Due. Two sisters and activists unknowingly get on a bus to somewhere strange. Where a mysterious and terrifying rider appears.

Your Happy Place Terence Taylor. A man works at a prison that does experiments on prisoners mind. The man has everything he wants, but can’t help but dig into the mystery surrounding the prison and its experiments.

Hide and Seek P Dejeli Clark. Two siblings playing a game of hide and seek with their mother, but this isn’t a game. Dark magic and generational trauma haunt this story.

Loved all the stories! I’ll be picking up a hard copy when it releases and hope that Peele continues to release anthologies.

Out There Screaming is a horror anthology by black authors edited by Jordan Peele and I was so excited to read this. I think Jordan Peele definitely has an eye for a good story so I was very intrigued by the thought of this collection.

One thing that works perfectly for this collection is how differently the stories seem. I wouldn’t be able to put any two stories from this collection together and say they felt similar so I think anyone who picks this collection up will be able to find some stuff they like.

There are a variety of different types of stories in this collection. I’m partial to the ones that leaned a little more science fiction because that’s just generally what I enjoy more but even the ones that had more of a historical vibe were interesting. I picked this up and decided to read two or three stories a day instead of trying to read this in big chunks and I feel like that really helped my enjoyment of it because I never felt bogged down. Some of these stories are a little heavier in theme so reading them back to back to back probably would it have been a good idea.

I think if you are a fan of horror adjacent stories, you would like this. While a lot had horror elements, there was definitely more going on in a lot of the stories than just horror.

it’s always a risk for me when i pick up an anthology because i often have a hard time with short stories. This one was a nice little surprise and overall i really enjoyed most of those stories. i think this collection was super effective and gave us some good, creepy moments. would definitely recommend this one.

Short stories can be very hit or miss for me, and this one was a big hit! As with most short story collections, there were a few that didn't really work for me and resulted in some skimming. But overall, I greatly enjoyed this! There are some very creepy stories and it was refreshing to read so many different works by Black authors. Most of these felt incredibly atmospheric and I was really drawn into all of these different worlds.

This was a genuine surprise to find out about, in the best kind of way. Jordan Peele curating an anthology of black horror, just in time for spooky season? Hell yes. Names you probably know (NK Jemisin, Nalo Hopkinson, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tananarive Due) along with several you might not, and every single one a banger? This has been a genuine joy to read over the last few nights, and I cannot recommend picking it up when it lands on shelves enough. Get it as a spooky treat for the season, and enjoy the ride. (I'm a particular fan of Justin Key's "The Aesthete", Tochi Onyebuchi's "Origin Story" and NK Jemisin's "Reckless Eyeballing" off the top of my head.)

I would trust Jordan Peele with my life, quite frankly. What a thoughtfully curated list of authors for this anthology! each one brings something unique to the table, and I thoroughly enjoyed my reading of this. A few stories didn't particularly grab my interest and resulted in me skimming here and there, but for the most part, I was very engaged in this!!

This was a wonderful collection of short stories by some insanely talented writers. The stories cover a wide range of topics and tropes so there is something for everyone. Some of my personal favourites were flicker and your happy place. I also absolutely loved aesthete and wish there was a full length novel just on this story.
Highly recommend!

4⭐️

Anthologies for me are always ones that are tough to do an overall rating. With the sheer number of short stories there seems to always be ones that really stand out and others that don't work personally for me. This was the case for this book but overall I did enjoy my time.

First I really appreciated the forward written by Jordan Peele and the explanation for the themes of these stories. I found the whole explanation of the oubliette to be incredibly fascinating and horrifying at the same time.

Some of my favorite stories from this anthology were

Eye & Tooth - Rebecca Roanhorsa
The Other One - Caldwell Turnbull
Lasiren - Erin E Adams
Flicker - LD Lewis
Hide & Seek - P. Djeli Clark
Origin Story - Tochi Onyebuchi

One my favorites things that comes out of reading anthologies like these is that it helps me identify new authors I'd love to check out further. I look forward to reading more from P. Djeli Clark.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

I will be posting my review to my Instagram page the.floofs.booknook and retail sites close or on publication.

Anthologies are hard to rate because not all stories will usually work for me and that was especially the case with this one. Some stories that really stood out include:

Reckless Eyeball (N.K. Jemisin)
Eye & Tooth (Rebecca Roanhorse)
The Other One (Violet Allen)
The Norwood Trouble (Maurice Broaddus)
A Grief of the Dead (Rion Amilcar Scott)
An American Fable (Cheysa Burke)
Your Happy Place (Terence Taylor)
Hide & Seek (P.Djeli Clark)

These stories had the perfect amount of horror, most of them were the right length and I understood the messaging the authors were trying to convey. The rest of the stories in this anthology didn't work for me because they were either confusing, the stories were to long or they didn't have enough horror. I did like how all these stories touched on different topics and included social commentary on things such as racism, segregation, grief, suicide and prison reform. Overall, I'm happy I was able to check this one out and was introduced to authors I might not have read from otherwise.

Admittedly I saw "edited by Jordan Peele" on the cover and immediately requested this book. I mean I also love horror, so it was also that. This is probably because I work in entertainment and it's Jordan Peele, but I can imagine so many of these stories as TV shows and movies.

The eerie, spooky vibes were so perfect. And I didn't find the stories to include horror and gore just for the sake of it. They all had some deeper message or story beyond "this is a scary story" with really solid characters. At the same time, the stories didn't feel either too on-the-nose or preachy when touching on the deeper themes and fitting themselves into the context of our society.

The writing was solid for the most part, although there were a few stories I skipped over because the writing bothered me. As it happens every time I read a short story collection, I did not love them all but overall I really enjoyed this!

An anthology mixed with all the genres! A powerful list of stories.
Edited by Jordan Peele and a must read.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

LOL that the actual intro from Jordan Peele was missing/TK in the proofs. But the book started out strong with a contribution by the exquisite NK Jemisin. There are so many greats in this book— NK Jemisin, of course, as well as Nnedi Okorafor (whose books I’ve just been tearing through this year), Rebecca Roanhorse, and Tananarive Due. What more could you ask for in spooky season?

Some of the stories were excellent, all were interesting. I’m not always a fan of short stories but this collection was great.

My family is a group of die hard Jordan Peele fans! We watch and rewatch all the Key and Peele skits, we love Jordan Peele’s movies. So when I saw that he had edited a short story collection of horror I said, “pick me, pick me”! This anthology is full of creepy, haunting, scary and even some cringe worthy stories that are perfect for any time of year but especially for “spooky season”. Thank you Netgalley, Random House Publishing and the authors for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on October 3, 2023

I have been a huge fan of Jordan Peele over the years, so decided to give this book a shot. Overall I really enjoyed this read. I have never read an anthology before, so was pleasantly surprised and how well written each short story was. I would definitely recommend this read to anyone who likes SF and Horror.

"Out There Screaming" is a groundbreaking anthology of Black horror, curated by Jordan Peele and John Joseph Adams. It's a spine-tingling journey that not only explores supernatural terrors but also confronts the haunting realities of injustice.

Featuring contributions from renowned authors like N. K. Jemisin, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tananarive Due, Nnedi Okorafor, and more, this collection offers a diverse array of gripping tales. Each story is meticulously crafted, drawing readers into worlds filled with fear and unease.

"Out There Screaming" redefines horror, challenging our assumptions and pushing boundaries. It's a master class in storytelling, showcasing the genre's power to both terrify and enlighten. This anthology is a vital addition to literature, celebrating marginalized voices and their ability to captivate, terrify, and enlighten. A must-read that deserves widespread recognition.

So, so, so honored to receive an advance copy of this anthology!! I’m a huge fan of Jordan Peele and his brilliant mind and now the way he champions other Black artists and authors. This anthology was at turns funny, extremely dark, horrifying, and meaningful-and entertaining the whole way through. I loved 11 out of 19 stories, but the entire volume impressed me so much. I learned quite a bit from this volume-although all of the stories are fictional, there was much that was rooted in history. From more fantastical stories to the realistic, there’s something for everyone in this collection. I found myself annotating and tabbing like crazy & there are so many authors included whose work I can’t wait to read more of. I only finished it this afternoon, and plan to write a more detailed review on my bookstagram, but I just had to review this one for NetGalley as well prior to the Pub date.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher and authors for the chance to read this one. Truly an honor.