Monthly Archives: October 2016

Audiobook Review: The Family Plot by Cherie Priest

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Jenn

Already a fan of Priest’s work, I was thrilled to see that she was writing a haunted house novel.  The moment I had an opening in my audio book schedule, I squeezed this one in. Boy, was it worth it! … Continue reading →

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Review: Graveyard: True Hauntings from an Old New England Cemetery

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared my review of one of many books about/by Ed and Lorraine Warren. This is a much tamer book, devoid of any gore, filled to the brim with stories to be retold around a campfire, or curled up … Continue reading →

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Review: The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Jenn

I knew I needed to throw in some non-fiction as part of this year’s Murder, Monsters & Mayhem. When I was approached to review this title, I knew it was the perfect fit. So many of us know about the Warrens, … Continue reading →

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Review: How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Jenn

This review copy has been sitting in my book pile since the spring. When I saw it sitting there, all lonely and unread, I quickly added it to my pile of books to review for Murder, Monster & Mayhem.  Then … Continue reading →

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Review: Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Jenn

I purchased this title upon release after much acclaim by readers whose opinions I trust and value. There’s even a blurb from the king of horror himself on the cover! All of the acclaim was so, so worth it. What … Continue reading →

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October 2016 Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon Wrap-up Post

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Jenn

I opted to go to to sleep around midnight. We’re planning baking today and I knew I’d need my sleep. Here are my final stats: Books read Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt The Demonologist by Gerald Brittle How to Hang … Continue reading →

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October 2016 Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon Update Post!

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Jenn

  Happy read-a-thon Day to You!  Ahhh, I’m so excited to start! I have my comfy reading clothes!     This will serve as my update post for the read-a-thon.  Rather than inundate you with dozens of update posts, we’re … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s October 2016 #Readathon!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Jenn

  I just love Fall!  Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon is just one of the many activities I look forward to! I mean, Fall brings perfect reading weather! Cool brisk temps leave me wanting to burrow up under some blankets and read … Continue reading →

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Review: The Women in the Walls by Amy Lukavics

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Jenn

A few weeks ago, I listened and loved Daughters Unto Devils, the author’s previous work. That title chilled me to the bone.  This one? Not so much. While the concept is chilling (generations of women haunting their descendants) I don’t … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Jenn

This novel was originally released four years before I was born, a horror classic that I discovered when I was a teen. When I found myself on the hunt for a classic horror read, I knew this would be it. … Continue reading →

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