Book Review: Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson and Illustrated by Jay Cooper

SYNOPSIS Thinking of a foray to a quaint English village? You'll think twice after reading this tongue-in-cheek illustrated guide to the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind these villages' bucolic façades—from bestselling author Maureen Johnson and illustrator Jay Cooper. A weekend roaming narrow old lanes, touring the faded glories of a country manor, and quaffing pints... Continue Reading →

October 13, 2022 1

Frighteningly Good Reads: The Envious Siblings by Landis Blair

I picked this book up specifically with FGR in mind. Who could resist this delightfully morbid cover? SYNOPSIS Eight gleefully macabre vignettes by an award- winning comics artist, as delightful as they are deadly. Inspired by the dark imagination of Edward Gorey, Envious Siblings is a twisted and hauntingly funny debut. Comics artist Landis Blair interweaves absurdist... Continue Reading →

October 4, 2022 2

Frighteningly Good Reads 2022

I woke up this morning with a start and realized that I hadn't posted for my annual spooky read-a-thon - Frighteningly Good Reads! It isn't October without a month long celebration preparing for the best holiday of them all - Halloween! I spend my whole month focused on reading spooky books and scary tomes and... Continue Reading →

October 3, 2022 13

Happy Halloween! A Frighteningly Good Reads Wrap Up

I am just sitting here listening to Bride of Chucky and thinking about all the glorious books I read this month. I cannot remember the last time I read this many spooky and scary stories and, lemme tell you, after my reading slumps, it was amazing. MY READING THIS MONTH Seventeen Books!? I could not... Continue Reading →

October 31, 2021 2

Death Troopers by Joe Schreiber

This terrifying story was enhanced by the audiobooks addition of screams, music, and the nastiest sound effects I have ever encountered. This (non cannon) story may be set in the world of Star Wars but this is not your usual Rebels vs The Empire storyline. SYNOPSIS When the Imperial prison barge Purge–temporary home to five... Continue Reading →

October 22, 2021 3

The Ghosts of Gosswater by Lucy Strange

Yes to the Gothic suspense of this book! I was on the edge of my seat whispering, "run," chapter after chapter. This is another wonderful middle grade story I could not put down. SYNOPSIS A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 1899.... Continue Reading →

October 18, 2021 1

Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur

Oh my goodness, this graphic novel has stolen my heart! Someone please give me more of these charcters. SYNOPSIS Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble... Continue Reading →

October 17, 2021 1

What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie

Crumbling architecture and numerous spooky myths surround Ginnie and her family while they are staying at Woodmoor Manor. I couldn't keep track of which way the threat was coming in this scary middle grade read. SYNOPSIS Welcome to the decrepit Woodmoor Manor…where something in the woods is always watching. From the author of Scritch Scratch... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2021 5

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani

I don't know what you were planning to read this October but I cannot recommend this collection highly enough. This short story collection of fairy tales, dark and delicious, was the perfect way to start my October. SYNOPSIS Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to... Continue Reading →

October 4, 2021 1

Frighteningly Good Reads 2021

It's the best month of the whole year - October! Fall is my absolute favorite. The weather commits to cooler temperatures which means I can get rid of my tired and hated summer wardrobe. The leaves put on a glorious show. My allergies fade away. And all of October leads to the best holiday of... Continue Reading →

September 30, 2021 16