The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories | 
panWelp, I couldn‘t help myself: I read this August #roll100 pick in about 20 minutes last night. Very forgettable and meh. Edward Gorey did it way better, in my (very novice and non-horror loving) opinion. I‘d recommend a read for the biggest Tim Burton fans and a pass for everyone else.
Nice to get a jump on August‘s #roll100 picks though!
#BookCoverChallenge
Day 130.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.
panMaybe just not my thing? I‘ve never in my life thought “I want to read some cutesy yet very bleak doggerel poems”. I know lots of people like this and found it quirky but it just seemed to me like what if shel silverstein got really really depressing.
#scarathlon2020 #teamharkness @StayCurious +16 pts
pickAs expected, just as dark as Tim Burton's movies, I loved the illustrations and the quirky poems and short stories that went with them. Definitely reccomend for a quick, dark and utterly odd read!
#Dark #Gothic #TimBurton #quirky
New in - bought with my national book token!
#nostress from me today - sent my #readinthenewyearswap package today @Chrissyreadit @MeganAnn @mabell I did it tracked and signed for.
#readnosedreindeer #wintergames #festivephotochallenge @Clwojick @StayCurious
pickThis book of stories is really a collection of poems about unfortunate children in Tim Burton's signature creepy style. A super quick read with cute illustrations to go along with the stories.
pick#LilithJuly Day 29: This collection of illustrated grisly and grim poetry by Tim Burton is perfect for #GetUrFreakOn. It has an assortment of beautiful misfits with characters like Brie Boy, Junk Girl, Melonhead, The Pin Cushion Queen, the Hideous Penguin Boy to cite a few. They are all strange and surreal archetypes of the people that we are – perhaps concealed in the farthest corners of our minds. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-5zO
pick🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 #timburton #twistedpoetry #darkpoetry
This is a great little poetry book by Tim Burton. The poems are twisted and dark. It is wonderful. The artwork is very cool.
#mystetymessageswap #litsylove
Thank you so very much for the #mysterymessageswap! This was my first swap, and it was so much fun. I love all of the things in the box. Super excited about the raspberry tea. I‘ve been wanting the Tm Burton book for ages. The card is so lovely. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
pickSo fun! It's got drawings for each story. Maybe I bought it at Tim Burton's MOMA exhibit? I can't remember.
Stain boy is my favorite!
#TimBurton #nightmarebeforexmas
#gothic #doodles
My ARC of No Ocean Too Wide arrived today. Tagged book is for #MysteryMessageSwap. Flourish was written by my pastor @ Radiant Church but more importantly purchased for me by my brother. Plenty of reading in my future! Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!
Just received my swap info for #mysterymessageswap ~ I'm pretty excited! I've just ordered the book for my new friend. It might or might not be the tagged book. 🤣
pickDark, freakish, and cute short poems. The theme reminds us of children's stories, but they may be a tad too dark for them. Loved it.
Found this at the Book Sorting today. Suits my mood. 👻
pick#WitchyReads Day 29: There are 23 odd little poems in all in this collection with the equally-strange and beautiful illustrations done by Tim Burton.
My favorite though in this collection is #Voodoo Girl:
“Her skin is white cloth,
and she‘s all sewn apart
and she has many colored pins
sticking out of her heart.”
My full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-5zO
Still one if my favorite books.
Whenever I feel a little low- this books always cheers me up- as morbid as it is! I love Burton‘s style in both his art and his writing. I will always be a little emo 😉 The figures are all from the book as well! #timburton #Oysterboy #favouriteread #emoforever
#backtoreading #shortontimeshortstories
Love this collection. Has fabulous illustrations
@Tiffy_Reads @JoeStalksBeck
#backtoreading #alltimefavorite
No way I could just pick one.
@Tiffy_Reads @JoeStalksBeck
#jubilantjuly day 7: #startswithmno
(Playing catchup)
I found quite a lot of "M" titles (some more still on the shelves), a few "N" ones but could only find this "O"!
pickThis book is FANTASTICALLY NUTS! 😜😜🤣🤣🤣It's so crazily tragic yet freakin hilarious at the same time. Love the macabre sense of humour.
2017, Book 15 "The doctor said gently,
"What I'm going to say will sound pretty wild.
But you're not the father
of this strange-looking child.
You see, there still is some questions
about the child's gender,
but we think that its father
is a microwave blender.
The Smiths' lives were now filled
with misery and strife...
He never forgave her unholy alliance:
a sexual encounter
with a kitchen appliance."
pickWow. I don't know what I was expecting, but this book is great. I laughed out loud several times and l love how dark it is.
pickWe all know Tim Burton tells great and imaginative stories, from his movies. This book recalls the same features as Vincent, and is very fun to read.
Day 39: "Why spend your life making someone else's dreams?" -Tim Burton #180lookswithbooks #timburton #shoesbytahari #tahari
My pick for #booktober #longtitle. I love Tim Burton's movies, although some were a hit and miss. He really made a good comeback with Miss Peregrin (I have yet to read the book) seeing the movie yesterday made me think of this wacky book again. The tales in it are all a bit dark and sad, exactly what you would expect of Burton. The art is great and it's perfect for this time of the year. @RealLifeReading
I'll never forget reading this to my eldest son over 10 years ago and getting to the last page of Robot Boy, I almost choked with laughter..... he's now a huge fan and has the nice hardback 1st edition in his room, while I have the paperback in my library 📚📚❤️❤️I'll claim it back when he leaves for uni next year 😉
The Highlight of my day, Book Mail! 📪📦📖💓
The Highlight of my day, Book Mail! 📪📦📖💓
I completely forgot I have this #poetrybook by Tim Burton. It's as weird as you'd expect. Sadly, things don't end well for Stick Boy and Match Girl. #augustphotochallenge
That thing where it's Monday, and you've had a REALLY bad day at work, and then it absolutely teems rain out of nowhere so you're drenched. Le sigh. Time for some good old-fashioned frivolous fun! Yes, please. And send wine!
pickEvery Tim Burton lover absolutely needs this. The collection of short stories and art is fantastic and just a good little book for an afternoon read. ^_^
