Happy Halloween-Eve, everyone! Today my husband, boys & I are headed to the pumpkin patch (well, more like a Pumpkin Palooza complete with a gigantic slide built into the side of a hill) to pick out our pumpkin, just in time for Halloween tomorrow! The boys are thrilled; we’ve been going to this pumpkin patch for about 10 years. Oh, the memories.
We’re coming to the end of October. Yesterday, we were startled to find a dusting of snow on the ground yesterday. The Northeast was hit with some pretty tremendous snow totals so we’re lucky to have missed the most of it. Still, it snowed all day yesterday so running errands was a bit challenging. I love snow, but not this early!
The end of October also brings an end to Murder, Monsters & Mayhem. I’ve had a wonderful time this month, and I hope you have too. This past week, I thought it appropriate to review one of the horror books that sparked my interest in the genre. Here’s a snapshot of what took place last week:
- The Exorcist: 40th Anniversary Edition by William Peter Blatty
- Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol
- Mx3 Guest Post: Alan Orloff and The Idea That Wouldn’t Die
- The Night Eternal by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan
- Guest Interview: Five Minutes with John Connolly
- Dead of Night by Jonathan Maberry
Finally, it’s time to pick the last, and final weekly giveaway winner. To be eligible for this giveaway, you must link up a horror, suspense, thriller, mystery, etc. in the #Mx3 Mr. Linky.
This week’s winner will win:
- an ARC of the 40th Anniversary edition of THE EXORCIST!
- an ARC of Jonathan Mayberry’s DEAD OF NIGHT
I may sneak in some more goodies as well. We’ll see! So, without further ado, this week’s winner is…..
Cassandra from Indie Reader Houston for her review of A FEARFUL SYMMETRY! Congratulations, Cassandra! Please email me at jennsbookshelfATgmail to claim your prize!
Happy Halloween, everyone! Be sure to check in tomorrow; I’ll be hosting a pretty spooktacular giveaway to celebrate Halloween and conclusion of #Mx3!
Tags: Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, The Sunday Salon
Twitter: youvegottaread
says:
I can’t believe all that snow. We are headed to DC on Wednesday for a field trip…I sure hope it is out of its system by then. I like sweater weather but I draw the line at snow!
Twitter: jennbookshelves
Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 7:24 PM
It will definitely be gone by then
Most of it gone today!
Twitter: CassandraNeace
says:
I would kill for a dusting of snow today! Alas, I live in Houston, so I’ll have to make due with mild temperatures. I’m not complaining. Just miss the East Coast.
Thanks for the great prize! I’ll be emailing you shortly!
No snow in the U.K. yet but I doubt we’re far behind.
Hope you and your family have a great Halloween!
Twitter: anitalovesbooks
says:
Yesterday’s weather was just wild, I can’t even believe it snowed so much in places. I hope your annual pumpkin patch visit is wonderful!!
Twitter: athomewithbooks
says:
Have fun at the pumpkin patch! I’m glad you didn’t get hit too hard by the snow. I had no idea what was early for snow in various parts of the US because it’s unusual for us to get snow where we’re at in Oregon.
Twitter: jennbookshelves
Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 7:23 PM
We usually don’t get snow til December, nothing significant til Jan/February. This is definitely early!
Twitter: laurelrainsnow
says:
It’s hard to imagine snow in October….but a light dusting is probably lovely.
Have a great Halloween…and visit to the Pumpkin Patch.
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Twitter: BethFishReads
says:
At least you still had electricity! We did too, but so many were shivering all weekend.
Twitter: jennbookshelves
Reply:
October 31st, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Very good point! Yes, we had power all weekend, thankfully!