Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia was one of the most anticipated books of the summer. It’s a Gothic novel with classic creepiness, and although it’s a bit slow at times — as Gothic novels can be due to the element… Read More ›
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Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Thanks to The Book of the Month Club, I just read my first Riley Sager novel and it was such a treat.* Home Before Dark is Sager’s forth novel. His prior novels are Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied,… Read More ›
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
What vampire fan can resist such a title? Not me. The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is Grady Hendrix’s fifth book in the horror tradition. He’s also a screenwriter and has a slew of articles to his name…. Read More ›
So many good reads! Update #2 February 2020
Two months into the year and I can happily say my reading is still going well, just as I wrote in my first update of the year back in mid-January. I’m ahead of my usual reading pace. Not that I’m… Read More ›
R.I.P. Challenge (#RIPXII)
Fall is definitely in the air here on the Connecticut Shoreline. As of September 1st the temperature dropped, the humidity has changed its tone, and even the wind feels (and sounds) different. I’m so happy fall is on the way…. Read More ›
Let the Horror Begin! First Spooky Read of the Season
A fall nip is finally in the air and the leaves are starting to change here in Connecticut. I love reading spooky stories in the fall (who doesn’t??) and was eagerly anticipating the release of Tricks and Treats, which was… Read More ›
Vlad by Carlos Fuentes
Dalkey Archive Press cover If you’re looking around for a scary read this Halloween season or a book to give for All Hallow’s Read, I highly recommend Vlad by Carlos Fuentes. This is by far one of the best “sequels”… Read More ›
The Passage by Justin Cronin
Trade paperback cover (US) This book is one big delicious tease. If you’re looking for a long book to curl up with this fall/winter, this baby weighs in at 775 pages and just might do the trick if you’re looking… Read More ›
Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein: Prodigal Son
Originally published: 2004Source: eBook This is one of those books that was on my radar since it came out six years ago. Glad I finally read it. I was pleasantly surprised by the book’s depth of emotion and I had… Read More ›