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Review: Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix

My first taste of horror was, no surprise, IT by Stephen King.  I spent summers with my grandparents, spending the day at the library where my grandmother worked. I always picked the biggest and thickest books to read.  I remember the day, … Continue reading

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2017 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Kick-Off!

Happy October 1st or, as I like to call it, the first day of Halloween!  Our temps have been vacillating between blazing hot and seasonably chilly, so this kick-off to fall has been a little challenging. Anyone who has followed … Continue reading

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Announcing 2017 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!!

It’s that time of year again! October, the most wonderful month of the year for horror-loving fans! Anyone who has followed this blog for any significant period of time understand just how much I love Halloween (and Fall in general)! … Continue reading

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R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VI

Oh, how I love this time of year! Not only does September bring the start of fall, but also the event that I look forward to each year, R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril! For those unfamiliar, the purpose of the R.I.P. Challenge is … Continue reading

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Fall Book Preview: August 2017, Part II

Why yes, it is new book Tuesday! If you didn’t get your fill in books released today from my previous list, I have more! Following are the rest of the books publishing in August that I have my eye on! … Continue reading

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Fall Book Preview: August 2017, Part I

FALL! Yes, the title of this post does say Fall. I cannot wait. It’s been unbearably hot here (triple digit heat index), zapping all of my energy! August has an insane amount of books I’m excited about, so many of … Continue reading

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Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager

Stephen King doesn’t just blurb any ole book.  When I read his raving review of this title, it firmed up my decision to read it.  I devoured it; I couldn’t bear to tear myself away.  It is truly reminiscent of … Continue reading

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Summer Book Preview: June 2017, Part III

It’s time to wrap up my most anticipated books of June series!  What a list so far, right? You can check out Part I and Part II as well! Following are the books publishing the last few weeks of June! … Continue reading

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Summer Book Preview: June 2017, Part II

Last week, I shared the first part of my most anticipated books of June. Now that your wallet has recovered, how about some more? Following are titles releasing the second week of June!   Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore … Continue reading

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Review: Ararat by Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden excels at crafting the most chilling horror reads. I devoured his previous book, Snowblind, and this most recent novel shared the same fate. Golden uses the setting, in both cases a frigid, treacherous blizzard, as a character within … Continue reading

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