I’ll admit that there could have been a catchier title for this BUT the lack of a zippy name doesn’t take away from what’s inside. Never judge a book by its cover or its title (though I have been guilty of both). This is a newer collection (2017) that I recently discovered and enjoyed thoroughly. … Continue reading
Burke loves Halloween. Like, a lot. He fits right in with the rest of us creepy loving, horror craving dorks, and his stories prove it. He’s not afraid to write sad endings or to place his charming humor where he sees fit. Plus, these 9 are all seasonal AF. And that’s all you really need … Continue reading
If you’re a lifelong fan of Scooby Doo like I am, there’s little doubt you won’t love every page of this book. Call it a grown up version of the gang with drugs, social anxiety, and juicy secrets. That being said, you’ll dig the characters and the shenanigans they reluctantly get into. Author Cantero has … Continue reading
Elizabeth is one of those books I wished I’d read much, much sooner. Lost in the whirlwind that is time, it was reprinted by the stellar Valancourt Books and is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Right off the bat it grabs you. Think Lolita meets Suspiria. The protagonist (or antagonist?) could fall in line … Continue reading
Ah, Bradbury. The undisputed king of October. The very first page of his dark carnival story puts you in autumn and bombards your senses with the sounds and smells of a brisk afternoon. It revolves around two boys, Will and Jim, whose town is visited by a mysterious carnival. They begin to notice the adults … Continue reading
A few 2019 releases are going to make this list and this is one of them. It’s a nonfiction about the female authors who started and invigorated the genres we devour today. It’s lighthearted but educational and it puts you in the mood to explore abandoned castles and search for ghosts because a large portion … Continue reading
Halloween through and through, that’s what this book is. From the cover to the last page of the last segment. Each story is a piece of candy in a pail; a different texture, a different taste, or a completely different type but still an important contribution to the medley that is the holiday. And it’s … Continue reading
