Just in time for autumn's darkening days and the upcoming haunts of Halloween, Stephen Chbosky's Imaginary Friend is a perfect horror novel that taps into the common fears that most of us experienced as children. While I wouldn't have suspected that the author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower would conjure up such a … Continue reading New Title Tuesday – Imaginary Friend
In the spirit of the season, rather than one New Title, I couldn't resist pulling out the stops and recommending several scary titles perfect for a dark, chilling autumn night. Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat by Anne Rice; Mark Geyer, illustrator According to Kirkus Review, this is "just the bucket of blood for … Continue reading New Title Tuesday – Halloween Horrors
The Dead House may be his debut novel, Billy O'Callaghan is a seasoned writer and this novel showcases the author's compelling talent. While it is tempting to label The Dead House as a ghost story, it's just as much psychological mystery and Irish history. Publisher’s Summary: Sometimes the past endures—and sometimes it never lets go. This best-selling … Continue reading The Dead House by Billy O’Callaghan – New Title Tuesday
With the nights growing longer and the autumn chill slinking in, a young person’s thoughts turn to Halloween. My thoughts, however, turn to the haunting body of work by Shirley Jackson. So my Five Star Friday recommendation includes not only her provocative short story “The Lottery” but the white-knuckle novel The Haunting of Hill House. I … Continue reading The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson
