Author Archives: Jenn

2017 Thankfully Reading Weekend!

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Jenn

  Thanksgiving is just right around the corner. With that comes the dreaded Black Friday (well, now lately, it’s Black Thursday, too!). I’m pleased to announce that I will once again be hosting Thankfully Reading Weekend, November 22-26th! Yes, that’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jenn

Told in alternating viewpoints, this title is one of the most engaging and heartwarming books I’ve read in some time; the perfect book to read around the holidays.  Sure, many of us kid about the drama of family holidays and … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s October 2017 #Readathon Update Post

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Jenn

Happy Read-a-thon Day!  I can’t wait! This will serve as my update post for the read-a-thon.  Rather than inundate you with dozens of update posts, I’m going to limit it to just one.  Below I’ll link my updates (which will … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: October 2017

Posted on October 20, 2017 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: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jenn

This was quite the read! Perfect for someone interested in a quick, scary read, but not one so terrifying that you are left haunted for days following! The setting Hand created was magical, deeply rooted and drawn from the local … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Jenn

I originally discovered Kostava’s writing with her dark and epic novel, The Historian.  Though it has been some time since I experienced her talent, that didn’t lessen my anticipation.  As my reading time is rare, I opted to listen to the … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Nights of the Living Dead-An Anthology

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jenn

Though the release of Romero’s Night of the Living Dead took place before I was born, it’s release definitely had an impact on my love of the horror genre and of zombies in particular.  I recall watching the film, and all of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Jenn

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!

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Jenn

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!!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Jenn

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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