Summary: From GoodReads.com: "An engrossing, illustrated journey into true crime classics of the Victorian era, this omnibus volume contains three works in Rick Geary’s increasingly storied treasuries of murder—Jack the Ripper, The Beast of Chicago, and The Fatal Bullet. These carefully researched presentations of true crime stories include a bibliography of research sources, presenting true… Continue reading REVIEW: A Treasury of Victorian Murder by Rick Geary
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REVIEW: Another (vol 1 & 2) by Yukito Ayatsuji
Summary: Summary from GoodReads.com: "In the spring of 1998, Kouichi Sakakibara transfers to Yomiyama North Middle School. In class, he develops a sense of unease as he notices that the people around him act like they're walking on eggshells, and students and teachers alike seem frightened. As a chain of horrific deaths begin to unfold… Continue reading REVIEW: Another (vol 1 & 2) by Yukito Ayatsuji
Waiting for Wednesday: Losing Leah by Tiffany King
Summary: "Ten years after the tragic disappearance of her twin sister Leah, sixteen-year-old Mia Klein still struggles to exist within a family that has never fully recovered. Deep in the dark recesses of her mind lies an overwhelming shadow, taunting Mia with mind-splitting headaches that she tries to hide in an effort to appear okay.… Continue reading Waiting for Wednesday: Losing Leah by Tiffany King
Bout of Books 21: TBR
I orginally was going to give Bout of Books a miss this month but I have been on such a good reading kick this week I though why not? It couldn't hurt to sign up, right? I was planning on reading a lot anyway. If you don’t already know Bout of Books is a readathon… Continue reading Bout of Books 21: TBR
Top 5 Reads of 2017
There are only 10 days left of 2017. That means lots of reminiscing about the events of the last year and book bloggers are compiling lists of the best books they have read over the last 365 days. I love reading Best Reads of the Year posts because they contain the best of the best… Continue reading Top 5 Reads of 2017
ReReading Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask
"Face to Face with a Nightmare... How ugly is Carly Beth's Halloween mask? It's so ugly that it almost scared her little brother to death. So terrifying that even her friends are totally freaked out by it. It's the best Halloween mask ever. It's everything Carly Beth hoped it would be. And more. Maybe too… Continue reading ReReading Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask
Reads of the Month: November
Can you believe it is December already?? I had a pretty good reading month in November. I read 6 books. Most of which are not relevant to this blog, but I will say this, if you haven't read The Hobbit go do it. I am having a bit of a Tolkien reread. Blame D&D. So… Continue reading Reads of the Month: November
REVIEW: My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
Summary: From GoodReads.com: "Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fifth grade, when they bonded over a shared love of E.T., roller-skating parties, and scratch-and-sniff stickers. But when they arrive at high school, things change. Gretchen begins to act…different. And as the strange coincidences and bizarre behavior start to pile up, Abby realizes there’s… Continue reading REVIEW: My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
5 Reasons Why I Love Horror Novels
This post was inspired by a comment from Beware of the Reader on my 5 Reasons Why I Blog post last week. She isn't a fan of horror but was interested in why I found it, not only enjoyable, but enjoyable enough to spend my time reading and reviewing horror novels. Yes, I also review… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Love Horror Novels
REVIEW: Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson
Summary: Synopsis from GoodReads.com: "Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON'T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents' annual… Continue reading REVIEW: Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson