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Fall Book Preview: November 2015, Part II

Yesterday, I shared the November titles that released this week. Let’s talk books for the rest of the month. Once again, I’ve included the publisher’s summary and a brief explanation as to why I’m interested in reading that particular book. … Continue reading

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Fall Book Preview: November 2015, Part I

I realized the other day that these fall preview books help make me aware of upcoming titles and really missed not doing one last month! The fact that November has already started is a bonus; less time to wait for … Continue reading

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TSS: Thankfully Reading Weekend 2015

November is here! Wow, it’s unbelievable how quickly time passes.  Thanksgiving is just right around the corner. With that comes the dreaded Black Friday (well, now lately, it’s Black Thursday, too!). I’m pleased to announce that I will once again … Continue reading

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2015 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Wrap-Up

I’m sad to see another round of Murder, Monster & Mayhem come to an end. Here’s a wrap-up of what took place this month: Guest Review: Guys Read: Terrifying Tales The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender Brother … Continue reading

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Guest Review: Guys Read: Terrifying Tales

Today I’m thrilled to welcome my ten-year-old son, Justin, as a guest reviewer.  Justin is my big reader; he devours as many books as he can get his hands on! I wonder where he gets that from? So…take it away, … Continue reading

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Review: The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender

I’m all about horror novels set in asylums. I mean, ghosts are pretty spooky as is, but ghosts of the insane? Terrifying. Though this title wasn’t as terrifying as I would have hoped (I really wouldn’t classify it as a … Continue reading

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Review: Brother by Ania Ahlborn

I don’t exaggerate when I state Ania Ahlborn is the queen of horror.  Truly.  I’ve been reading her work for some time now; I consider her to be an “auto-buy” author because everything she produces is pure brilliance.  Brilliance on … Continue reading

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Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Discussion Post: Halloween Traditions

I may have mentioned somewhere that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  It’s the dressing up, the decorations, the spooky movies. Ok, and the candy too.  Growing up, we had Halloween traditions I continued with my own family.  This … Continue reading

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Review: Maplecroft by Cherie Priest

I’ve had an unnatural obsession with Lizzie Borden most of my life. Perhaps it incited and inspired my interest in the monsters that walk among us.  So, when I learned of this title I knew I had to have it. A … Continue reading

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Review: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Why yes, this does sound a lot like Harry Potter meets Twilight, doesn’t it? Admittedly, when I read the premise I thought the same myself.  As I started to read, I was wary of the similarities but my faith in … Continue reading

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