Summer of Horror Book Club: Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney
Chill your spine and heat up your summer reading with Our Winter Monster, the first pick for our Summer of Horror 2025 book club! This haunting and atmospheric novel by Dennis Mahoney delivers a story filled with unsettling secrets, eerie landscapes, and unforgettable characters—perfect for readers seeking to balance the summer sun with something a little darker.
Here’s how it works:
Join the conversation before the live event on our Summer Book Club Discord forum, where you can connect with other readers, share your thoughts, and dive into spoiler-free or spoiler-tagged discussions as you read.
Then, on June 24 at 5:30 pm EST, we’ll meet via Zoom for a live book discussion during the first half an hour—bring your favorite quotes, burning questions, and bold theories. At 6:00 pm EST, author Dennis Mahoney, will join us for a special Q&A discussion! This is your chance to hear directly from the mind behind the monster and ask your own questions about the book’s inspiration, characters, and creepy twists.
Don’t miss the kickoff to our Summer of Horror—whether you're a seasoned horror fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, you’re in for a chillingly good time.
**Registration is required - all welcome!
- Date:
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Faculty and Staff Open Public / Open to all Undergraduate and Graduate Students University Libraries Faculty & Staff
- Categories:
- Programs
About the Book: "For the l
ast year, Holly and Brian have been out of sync. Neither can forget what happened that one winter evening; neither can forgive what’s happened since. Tonight, Holly and Brian race toward Pinebuck, New York, trying to outrun a blizzard on their way to the ski village getaway they hope will save their relationship. But soon they lose control of the car—and then of themselves. Now Sheriff Kendra Book is getting calls about a couple in trouble—along with reports of a brutal and mysterious creature rampaging through town, leaving a trail of crushed cars, wrecked buildings, and mangled bodies in the snow. To Kendra, who lost another couple to the snow just seven weeks ago, the danger feels personal. But not as personal as it feels to Holly and Brian, who are starting to see the past, the present, and themselves in a monstrous new light." -Provided By Publisher
About the Summer of Horror Book Club
The Summer of Horror Book Club is your chance to stay connected, curious, and just a little creeped out—no matter where summer takes you.
Whether you're still in Albany, back home, or traveling, our virtual book club brings together students, faculty, staff, and library friends for shared reading, thoughtful discussion, and the joy of community. All you need is a good internet connection, a love of books, and maybe a nightlight.
Why horror? It’s the perfect genre for summer reading—thrilling, fast-paced, and packed with tension. Horror helps us explore fear, anxiety, and the unknown in a safe (and often wildly entertaining) way. Plus, there’s nothing like reading a chilling story with the lights off and the fan on during a hot summer night.
This isn’t just a reading group—it’s a place to connect across time zones, swap theories, and dive deep into stories that make your heart race. Each book is paired with virtual discussions, and we're even inviting the authors to join us live!
So grab your copy, join the Discord, and prepare to scream (and think) a little this summer.
