Monthly Archives: October 2018

Review: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Jenn

If this isn’t a page-turner, I don’t know what is! I devoured this in one sitting, instantly captivated by the strong, hard-headed female characters who both seemed to be ahead of their time when it came to the role of … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s October 2018 #Readathon Closing Post

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Jenn

After the last update, I crawled in bed and read about another 175 pages. Total pages read: 1300, 10 Hours read! Closing Survey! 1. Which hour was most daunting for you? None, really. When I got tired, I went to … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s October 2018 24-Hour #Readathon Update Post!

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Jenn

Who is ready to get their read on!? I am! Thanks to a nice, restful evening last night I’m up and ready to go! My real-time updates will happen on Instagram and Twitter, but I will link them all below! Here’s … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon Mini Challenge!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Jenn

It’s time to take a break from reading and exercise the more creative side of your brain! For this mini-challenge, I task you with creating a haiku or short story using the titles from your TBR! Now, it doesn’t have to … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: October 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Jenn

Yay! My favorite fall activity, second only to Halloween itself, is upon us! Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon! The October read-a-thon is always my favorite. It’s likely because I tend to focus on reading horror and all things spooky! The … Continue reading →

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Review: Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Jenn

Anything…I mean anything, Jonathan Maberry writes I will purchase. I’ve devoured everything he’s ever written, from his zombie series, Rot & Ruin to his Joe Ledger thrillers. I can’t get enough. When I heard he was releasing an audio short, I knew it … Continue reading →

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Review: The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Mary Downing Hahn as long as I can remember. She’s known for her ghost stores, my personal favorite being Wait Till Helen Comes. While this most recent release is labeled as a ghost story, it’s most … Continue reading →

Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem | 2 Comments

Review: Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Jenn

I felt it my duty as a fan of all things horror to partake in a binge-watch of Netflix’s take on Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House was first published in 1959. It’s … Continue reading →

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2018 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Week 2 Recap!

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Jenn

It’s the end of yet another week of of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem! It finally feels like fall! Layers, leggings & boots are in my wardrobe today! Here’s what happened on the blog this week! Review: November Road by Lou … Continue reading →

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Review: November Road by Lou Berney

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jenn

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I agreed to review this title. At first glance, it’s not something I would normally read, despite being a huge fan of crime fiction. That said, I’d heard nothing but praise … Continue reading →