Grateful I got to hear Tananarive Due speak about her personal journey writing “The Reformatory” and her thoughts on Jim Crow horror, as well as the Salem Horror Festival‘s theme of “the horror within” as it applies to her work. Loved her terrifying & thought-provoking novel! #horror #racism #ghosts
pickThis was a short collection of subtly interconnected stories set in and around a haunted hotel. It's more spooky than scary, which is what I like. Not my favorite Daisy Johnson, but still good!
pickGreat collection of different hauntings around the U.S. and interesting recipes.
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so-soIt was well-written with interesting twists, but the subject matter was a bit gruesome for me. Especially when it‘s meant for young people. I was surprised to find Adopta/Addie was the Shriekers‘ daughter. I was relieved that they didn‘t directly kill her. Cute that Oliver had Resthaven, the Wilkinsons‘ old home, built for them on his grounds. It did end nicely.
pickBeautiful writing. Love the scene in the dandelions. Could have done without the family drama. It does read a bit more like literary fiction than a romance at times. It felt like a unique story though.
pick🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑 This book was highly recommended to me by a friend. It was a great light read, sweet and heartwarming, with a touch of tragedy and fear.
so-soThis novel about generational drama I found uneven. The story in London was more compelling to me than the "Then" part set in Australia. Just did not work for me. 2.5 ?
