Day 10 of my bookish gift guide. Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore by @katyhoran.bsky.social. For readers drawn to darker threads of folk tradition, for those who want their music history served with cultural critique and gorgeous art, and who understand how tragedy and myth become song.
14.12.2025 16:27
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hey thanks!!!
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The cover of Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore by Katy Horan
Uh yeah, this book rules
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21.12.2025 04:57
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Books We Love
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Thrilled to see Murder Ballads by @katyhoran.bsky.social included on the 2025 Books We Love list by @npr.org!
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24.11.2025 17:26
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Murder Ballads and Dark Folk Music with Katy Horan
YouTube video by Icy Sedgwick
I chat to Katy Horan about murder ballads, discussing what they are, how they work within folk music, how contemporary musicians have tried to reclaim the tradition, and the issues with examining ballads when all you might have is the lyrics!
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25.07.2025 21:11
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If you enjoy the insights of Megan Kaminski, the magic of Taisia Kitaiskaia & Katy Horan, Fen Inkwright's world-building, and Edgar Lee Masters' folklore...
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30.07.2025 14:02
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So happy you are enjoying it!!!!
14.07.2025 13:04
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THE BLOODY GARDENER is an old ballad. Rich in imagery and narrative, it was one of the first ballads I took to when I started researching the subject over 10 years ago. Learn more in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore out now from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
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24.06.2025 13:41
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Xoxoxo!
11.06.2025 23:23
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‘In the Pines’ Illustration from @katyhoran.bsky.social’s Murder Ballads book, which many will know as Nirvana’s Lead Belly cover of ‘Where Did You Sleep Last Night’. m.youtube.com/watch?v=hEMm...
12.05.2025 19:02
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I knew IN THE PINES long before the conception of this book thanks to Nirvana’s unplugged album. My research for the book then led me down a very elusive history. Learn more in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore out now from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
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12.05.2025 14:23
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Picture of the book “Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore” by Katy Horan
This book.😍
11.05.2025 12:49
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Some murder ballads come from lore, and others tell true tales of a killing, like that of Naomi Wise. There is the true story of Naomie and there is the ballad of Omie Wise. Read about both in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore, out now @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
08.05.2025 23:08
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Some murder ballads come from lore, and others tell true tales of a killing, like that of Naomi Wise. There is the true story of Naomie and there is the ballad of Omie Wise. Read about both in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore, out now @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
08.05.2025 23:08
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I love that so much! I think I remember you mentioning it!
08.05.2025 21:58
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The audiobook of Murder Ballads is also out AND it includes renditions of some of the songs by Marissa Nadler, Okkervil River, and Lizzie No!
Scroll down to AUDIO for listening options!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
08.05.2025 13:50
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Marissa Nadler and Milky Burgess – The Bloody Gardener Review
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
Marissa Nadler and Milky Burgess – The Bloody Gardener Review
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
04.05.2025 12:26
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I am so late to posting this here, but Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore is out now! Thank you for everything @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
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08.05.2025 13:47
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I love that you have that print! It was one of the original illustrations for the pitch of my book Murder Ballads that just came out. That image is very special to me, and I’m happy you love her too!
08.05.2025 13:44
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Book 65: Murder Ballads by @katyhoran.bsky.social
08.05.2025 09:40
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The Unquiet Grave from @katyhoran.bsky.social's Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore. @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
03.05.2025 09:48
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Page spread of a zine featuring an interview with some guy Richard Wells.
Front cover of Issue three of The Wandering Wizard zine, surrounded by branded stickers.
I did some daft chat for issue three of The Wandering Wizard zine, which was nice. Also featuring @greenlungband.bsky.social and @katyhoran.bsky.social ✨..
04.05.2025 09:26
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Ep. 348D is here! Katy Horan stops by to chat about MURDER BALLADS: ILLUSTRATED LYRICS & LORE. We discuss the history of murder ballads, some prominent examples, and their influence on media today. @katyhoran.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social
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01.05.2025 13:24
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Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore enters the world next Tues 4/29 from
Preorder link in bio!
Austin Frenz: come to Book People on 4/29 at 7pm to celebrate with me. I will be in conversation with THE Laurie Gallardo from KUTX I hope to see you there!!!!
22.04.2025 14:50
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This week, Lindsay chats with Katy Horan about her book, "Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore," which will be released on April 29th. Listen to the episode now at pod.link/yeoldecrime and pre-order a copy at bookshop.org/p/books/murd.... #HistoryPodcast
11.04.2025 02:33
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