Welcome to Litsy!

Ready for this gem (I just saw that it‘s autographed!). I‘m betting there are lots of word search finds in here too - yay!! 😃 If the title seems familiar, its probably because you‘ve seen that quote in my dating profile.

#Scarathlon2022 #TeamSlaughter #NotaSerialKiller #DolikekillingCerealinthemorning #Readathons #20in4 #readlikeahellathon #fallreadathon #Spookoween #Pointsathon

If like me you love anything serial killery then this book is for you. John Wayne has been obsessed with serial killers from a young age...he even likes to tell people he was named after John Wayne Gacy (which he wasn't). Now there is a serial killer in John Waynes town and he is determined to use all the serial killer knowledge he has gained to hunt them down, all whilst keeping his own desires to become a serial killer under control.⭐⭐⭐⭐

Uh...what did I just read?
I was hooked in the first 100 pages and I was under the impression that this was a YA thriller. The main character reminded me so much of Dexter; he had rules and was fighting the urge to kill. But then when the truth is revealed about a serial killer in town, everything changed. The book changed genre. Uh...
3⭐
#tbr #4 #BookSpinBingo #spookoween @TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView

@crazycatlady I am obsessed with this whole #creepychristmas swap package! Thank you dearly! 🖤❤️ I‘ve had my eye on that coloring book for awhile now! 😂 Can‘t wait to open these books!

Interesting read. Was not prepared for the supernatural angle. I don‘t normally read reviews before books, and the back cover didn‘t share.

I really enjoyed this novel. The main character John is a sociopath he is also 15 & relates to serial killers so much that he thinks he may become one. Then someone is murdered in his town and he decides to go after the killer.
#whodunitthesequel @Librarybelle
Jess could you email me Bookwormahn at Yahoo. I'm not sure if @aschermetz is still participating.
#BBRC #GrowUp #Freezerbook
@LibrarianRyan @RachelO

Today I received I Am Not A Serial Killer for #whodunitthesequel and some other thoughtful goodies. Thank you @Mollyanna I love the candle 🧡
@Librarybelle

John Cleaver is obsessed by serial killers. When one starts stalking his small town, he is the best-qualified to track him down, though that forces him to confront his fears that he might become one himself. This is a YA horror novel, with a 15yo protagonist, but is still intense and gory. I loved the psychological thriller aspect, even though I normally don't care for horror novels. Written by one of the Writing Excuses podcasters.

A 15 y/o fears he‘s a sociopath, but his neighbor is something even worse! 3/5 (Avoid the audiobook.)
#teamstoker This one has monsters, so it‘s +3 pts.

My current listen...the narrator sounds like he‘s narrating an industrial film.
#teamstoker #scarathlon

So....who else never outgrew this obsession and totally sees a difference? 🤚🤚🤚

It's not just me, right?

#IAmNotASerialKiller #scarathlon #teamslaughter #serialkillerfacination @Clwojick

Relaxing with a movie (not horror, bf is watching The Crimes of Grindewald) and trying to pull a quick book out tonight.

This has been on my shelf for a bit. It's the perfect time for it I think 🔪🔪🔪

#scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

@Schlinkles I received the latest book in #whodunitthesequel today, along with the adorable Curious George card. Thank you so much!!

@Librarybelle

@CatLass007 this is on its way to you. Forgot a picture! #whodunitthesequel

I‘m enjoying my Saturday with my book. I didn‘t know this book was a movie. I‘ll have to check it out when I‘m done. #happyreading #bookjunkie #booknerd #bookworm #bookaddict #bookaddiction #weekendread.

I love finding books to read on Litsy! #bookaddict #booknerd #bookaddiction #bookworm

@ScientistSam This arrived today, thanks for the fun bookmark! #whodunitthesequel

The first half of this book is a thriller/psychological mystery and the second half is horror. Despite the mixed-up genres, it's very well written, which is why I gave it a pick even though it's not necessarily my cup of tea. I found myself wanting to root for the teenage protagonist. I can't really write more without giving things away for my fellow #whodunitthesequel readers.

On its way to you, @Schlinkles!

@Librarybelle

Last one for tonight - I think Equilibrium offered an interesting Dax wrinkle. They didn't go back to it often (which was likely for the best), but Field of Fire is a good capper. The Joran thing feels a little Hannibal Lecter-ish to me, and at 3 years after the Silence of the Lambs movie it just might be!
Main character of the tagged book does a smidge better than Joran.
#startreksummerjune

I‘m a little early @ScientistSam , but if it‘s OK with you I plan to mail out my #whodunitthesequel book to you tomorrow. Will that work for you?

UPDATE: Should arrive by next Tuesday (5/28)! 😊😊

@ScientistSam @Librarybelle

I won‘t say much here about this one as it‘s a #whodunitthesequel pick. I don‘t want to give too much away. I had misgivings going in (based on the title) as I normally steer away from true crime/horror. This was more fantasy/horror. Yes, it was frightening and gory, but the 15 yo MC kept me mesmerized and anxious to see how it all turned out, and the ending was a bit of a surprise to me. I was riveted, saddened and appalled by this one. 4/5⭐️ 🔽

Up next is my #whodunitthesequel book for this rotation. Can I just say that I‘m a bit skittish about the title and the blood splatters on the cover?! 😳😳Maybe not one to read late at night??! 😱😱

I‘m deliberately not reading the blurb or any reviews on this one yet. Gonna go in blind.

@Librarybelle @ScientistSam

...yet. It‘s funny you can know you are different around the age of 7-8 but it‘s true. But if “demons” really are involved that‘s really interesting

Wow that got weird. It was hard to stop reading, but I didn‘t really want to know what was going to happen either. #whodunitthesequel I‘ll drop this in the mail this week.

This started out really well, and I was intrigued until about halfway through, when it took a turn for the supernatural. It became much less compelling to me but I still wanted to see how it ended. Not bad, not great. 3⭐️

This will be going to you @Pamwurtzler next week for #whodunitthesequel

P.S. I‘m so sorry @Jess_Read_This that you had to replace the notebook twice! Last time was my fault, I thought I had sent my new address. I‘m so sorry!😥

I really enjoyed the first half of it. The MC is good, intriguing and I think the author did a lot of researches on him, and that's a really good thing. But the second half didn't catch my attention, I wasn't invested in the story, so much so that I won't keep up with this series, even if it was quite a good reading, fast paced and interesting (at least for half of it!)

I got this book as part of the #whodunnitthesequel book exchange. I had never heard of it, and went into it expecting a YA Dexter-style serial killer thriller. It took a hard left turn about 100 pages in, and while it wasn‘t bad after that it also wasn‘t what I was expecting, so....yeah. That‘s why it was a so-so. I‘m counting this for my #blameitonlitsy pick for #booked2018, which finished off this season!!

Book: I Am Not A Serial Killer
Author: Ilona Andrews
Movie: I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Food: Indian

#manicmonday #letteri @JoScho

📚 I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
✏️ Joe Ide author of the IQ Series
🎥 I Am Not a Serial Killer
📺 Intelligence (A great Canadian thriller)
🍦 Ice Cream

It was tough to pick a great I book because there were a few top picks, including It. But there were two that stood out I Am Legend and I Am Not a Serial Killer. I ended up using Dan Wells book as my movie choice since it was better than any of the I Am Legend adaptations. #manicmonday

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Moving away from demons for Book 5 in my #24in48... but I think I'm sticking with the "sociopaths" theme...

25% into my #24in48 and well into what I'm now thinking of as my Dark Arc. Maybe I should pick a less demony book after this one, mix it up a little....

#dealalert I am not a serial killer by the fabulous Dan Wells is on sale today!

OMG! What a wild ride. I feel like Wells did some serious research and really worked to create a MC that you feel for, even when there‘s good reason not to. And there is a supernatural bent to this story that helps keep it a little less real, especially if you‘re reading at night. I‘m definitely continuing the series. #GenCon2018

Note: The last line made me think of Ted Bundy and how normal he seemed to a lot of people.

It looks like Litsy might be mixed on this book but if it‘s not good I‘m gonna be upset. This is wild. The MC has all the predictors of being a serial killer but he has rules to make sure he doesn‘t become one.

Note: I‘m a secret #murderino. I‘ve watched a lot of FBI Files type shows and when I was 15ish I wanted to grow up to study serial killers. Now that I‘ve said this, I guess I‘m not a secret #murderino to Littens anymore.

#GenCon2018

Y‘all! The MC is 15 years old, works in his family‘s mortuary business, and is fascinated by serial killers. He‘s a #murderino, I know it. Also, I‘m really glad I read a lot of Mary Roach books because there‘s some squicky mortuary description in the first chapter or so.

#GenCon2018

Next up! #GenCon2018

Note: if Brandon Sanderson tells you to write something already, you probably better do it. Even if it is about serial killers.

So spoiled this morning! I have been waiting to read these books and am thrilled to finally add them to my shelves! I ? that candle and can't wait to try out the coffee in my new mug ? My daughter is already taking a "bomb" bath and I'm hiding the candy (bark things are my fav btw!) Also, I love CAH and can't wait to use the new cards. The gum is already missing...my son saw a unicorn and that was apparently the best thing ever ?
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#MarchInBooks #photochallenge @maich

#paranormal

I was gifted these books by a customer. Have only read the first one, and was not expecting the paranormal twist. I think I might of liked it better without. But now that I know what to expect I'll keep reading the series and see how it goes.

Wow...graphic and grotesque in parts, though I‘m not quite sure why I‘m surprised, given the title. That being said, I liked this. It kept my interest throughout. Don‘t worry @TricksyTails , I was not disappointed!

@Tiffy_Reads - I‘m sending it out today. #whodunitthesequel

And starting one more book...I really want to get this #whodunitthesequel selection in the mail soon.

@shendrix413 ...it arrived today! Add this to the pile of books I must read! #whodunitthesequel

I liked this, I was actually surprised at a couple of points, but also didn't know anything about the book beforehand. I listened to the audiobook and didn't think the narrator fit. He sounded like an older man and the story is told by a 15 year old... That being said, overall I enjoyed it
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#whodunitthesequel