I recently found myself thrown into the depths of the Thrills & Chills Society challenge, paired with the Thrills & Chills Library. Our theme? “The House that Haunts the Night.” After a spirited exchange of our ghostly haunted house books, we set our sights on Haunting of the Blackthorne House!
Hopefully we can uncover the chilling secrets lurking within those haunted walls!
You can find us over on Facebook at the Thrills & Chills Library
so-soLet me start by saying I am not a fan of antique dolls or puppets - they freak me out! I thought this book would terrify me and at first going in I was creeped out, but as the story went on that didn‘t hold. I was more sad about the developments happening. I felt bad for most of the people involved. I was also left with a lot of questions in the end. Overall it was an okay book.
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Time for another round of “What Book Should I Read Next Based on the First(ish Line?”
Okay the title needs some work, but which of these quotes strikes you as a good next read?!
pickWow! Not sure what to say about this book. It was definitely not as thriller-y as I thought it would be, but it was really good. Some of the twists I was expecting, but a couple caught me by surprise. The truth is, I was left with questions once I had finished, maybe they were just small things that were overlooked in the grand scheme of the book, but I still caught them. Overall I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend!
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Submitted for the approval of The Midnight Society our July story is…. The Motion of Puppets!
Super excited about this one! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and read along with us! 💙💙💙
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in June or any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this is all year long, words can be completed at any time!
If you didn‘t see my previous post, June‘s Movie was Walking on Sunshine
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out July‘s #WickedWords Movie?
- Villain
- Revolution
- Family
- England
- Dragoon
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, BookishGal, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, Deblovestoread, MaleficentBookDragon, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, Seeking_Serenity, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed Walking on Sunshine was June‘s #WickedWords movie theme - you were correct!
Be honest - did anyone know that this movie existed?! If you have never heard of it or seen it, it is amazing!!! So cheesy and fully of 80‘s music, it is a definite go to movie for me!
pickThis was not my typical book, but I very much enjoyed it. It had a good plot, amazing characters and personally I do not love animals in romances - this one totally worked. I think it helped that I had watched the movie it was adapted into a few years ago, so I didn‘t have to think to much about what was happening and I already had a picture of the characters in my head. Overall - would recommend!
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Book/Quote 2 from the poll
pickNot sure how I feel about this one. It had a great premise & the characters were somewhat relatable, but some parts dragged on. It felt super confusing at points because of certain plot points (don‘t want to spoil it). It was like too much was going on, but then it all came together when the big reveal happened & everything sort of clicked into place. I did not love the ending as a whole - certain parts were good. Overall I would recommend
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The Midnight Society is picking their next book! If you would like to join in on the fun here is a link to our awesome club!
https://fable.co/club/the-midnight-society-with-elizabeth41412-519430655729
pickCute - ✅
Funny - ✅
Spicy - ✅✅✅
Oh my stars! Why oh why did I put off reading this book?! I loved it! On paper (haha - books are made of paper) these two characters should not work, but they totally do! It starts off as a no strings attached arrangement, between two neighbors, but as we all know in these situations strings start to attached… I blame the dog! I highly recommend this book!
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Book/Quote 10 from my poll
pickWow! This book was an unexpected ride! I mean obviously I knew what was going to happen and the why was given early on, but not the full picture. The big twist I figured out before the reveal, but felt it was still shocking. Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend.
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This was Book/Quote 8 from the list I posted the other day!
I am trying to pick my next read based on the first(ish) line!
Which book would you pick?
so-soOh my stars, I wanted to like this book, I really truly did! I love the authors other books and was so excited to read this one, but it was so difficult for me get through! It had a great premise and the idea was there, but I am not sure if it was too many characters or too much going on, it just didn‘t work for me! I never got to the point of liking the characters or truly caring about them, so it was difficult to care what happen to them.
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pickI was really looking forward to this book because I love her other books. Sadly it didn‘t live up to my expectations. It was not as thriller like as I wanted it to be and the ending was a little bit of a let down. That is not to say it was a bad book - I enjoyed it and found it to be a good story with a good plot and characters who I loved. There were a few twists I was not expecting and that I found surprising. Overall I would recommend!
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pickI thought it was an interesting format - like we were studying the case and being given the little that the jurors were during the case. I kept expecting something major to happen and while major things happened - not as major as I was hoping. I would have appreciated the glossary words to be at the bottom of the page or a footnote so I knew what more of the references were as I was reading. It was a good book - would recommend!
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Submitted for the approval of The Midnight Society our June story is…. His Bloody Project!
Super excited about this one! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and read along with us! 💙💙💙
I just started watching Yellowstone (I know I am behind!) & have quickly become obsessed with Rip & Beth‘s relationship/dynamic! Anyone have any good recommendations for books that have their vibe?
Doesn‘t have to be cowboy themed - I am open to all books with their vibe.
No triggers, but not a fan of pregnancy or children in romance books.
(I know I just made a big post about reading all my physical books - I can‘t help it, lol!)
Update for accountability purposes.
I ended up starting my journey a bit earlier than planned and knocked 7 books off the list of physical books I have either won in giveaways or gotten in book swaps!!!
I am super proud of this progress and cannot wait to knock more off the list!!! I am still using my spreadsheet and emojis to help decide what is next!!
Thank you all for the support, it is very much appreciated!!!💙💙💙💙
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in May or any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this is all year long, so words can be completed at any time!
If you did not see my previous post, May‘s Movie was Cruel Intentions
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out June‘s #WickedWords Movie?
- Musical
- Italy
- Roof Top
- Beach
- Love
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, BookishGal, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, Deblovestoread, MaleficentBookDragon, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed Cruel Intentions was May‘s #WickedWords movie theme - you were correct!
We had a lot of good guesses and some movies I had totally forgotten about, so thank you all for that!
1. Sitting down
2. Ace of Shades - not sure yet. I want to love it, but I don‘t think I am far enough in yet.
#Two4Tuesday
@TheSpineView
I am making this post for accountability purposes.
I recently discovered I have 50+ physical books I have won in giveaways or gotten in book swaps, but have not read. I decided this summer to read as many as I can.
I put them into a spreadsheet, they have all been assigned a number & have all been assigned an emoji.
I am excited about the variety of books on this list & hope to knock a lot off my TBR!
Wish me luck - I may need it, 😁! 💙💙💙
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in April or any words because you got books off your TBRs!
If you did not see my previous post, April‘s Movie was Passionada
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out May‘s #WickedWords Movie?
- Car
- Pool
- School
- Bet
- Teenager
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, BookishGal, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, Deblovestoread, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed Passionada was April‘s #WickedWords movie theme - you were correct!
Okay let‘s be honest how many of you knew this movie existed, lol! No one right! One of my favorites and I highly recommend it!!!
pickOh Brian… I should not love you the way that I do! It is wrong, but yet so right! Let me start by saying your backstory is so tragic, heartbreaking & made me hurt for you. You are my newest book boyfriend, yes the others know about you - it is okay! You stole my heart during a certain part of the book that I really wished I was part of, 👀
Oh wait… this is book review, 😅! Highly recommend, you know the drill check those triggers!
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Congrats everyone who finished all the words in March or any words because you got books off your TBRs!
If you did not see my previous post, March‘s Movie was Red Eye
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out April‘s #WickedWords Movie?
- Gambling
- Singer
- Fish
- Portuguese
- Massachusetts
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, BookishGal, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, Deblovestoread, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed Red Eye was March‘s #WickedWords movie theme - you were correct!
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in February or any words because you got books off your TBRs!
If you did not see my previous post, February‘s Movie was Beauty and the Beast
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out March‘s #WickedWords Movie?
-Manager
-Sea Breeze
-Pen
-Meet-Cute
-Scar
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, BookishGal, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, Deblovestoread, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed Beauty and the Beast was February‘s #WickedWords movie theme - you were correct!
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in January or any words because you got books off your TBRs!
If you did not see my previous post, January‘s Movie was 28 Days Later!
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out February‘s #WickedWords Movie?
-Ballroom
-Candlestick
-Guests
-Yellow
-Library
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, BookishGal, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed that the #WickedWords Movie theme this month was 28 Days Later, you were correct!
I did better than I thought I would!!
I had so much fun!!! Thanks to everyone who participated in my posts!!!
#wintergames2024 #wintergames #xmaschacha #pointsturnin @StayCurious
Wow! What an amazing 2024 I had in books! From books that I have wanted to read forever, to old favorites, to books and authors who were new to me, to traveling books and all the amazing friends I have made through them, and to the authors who entrusted me to read and review their books, I feel blessed!
Now here is to 2025 and upping my goal to 120 books! 💙💙💙💙
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in December or any words because you got books off your TBRs! We have two members that have finished every word for the year!
If you did not see my previous post, December‘s Movie was Love Actually!
2025 Theme: my favorite movies!
Now who is ready to figure out January‘s #WickedWords Movie?
-Animals
-Rage
-Survivors
-Hospital
-Bicycle
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Sarahreadstoomuch, Kappadeemom, HeathHof, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, MatchlessMarie, Read4life, StayCurious, TEArificbooks, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, Bookishgal71, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Love Actually, you were correct!
I know what you are thinking - ummm… Elizabeth that is only a movie not also a book! Well you are technically correct, but there are books based on the themes in the movie, so I am counting it, lol! Also I couldn‘t pass up the chance to use this movie because it is definitely a holiday tradition for me to watch it!
#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions
I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?
You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.
Book 4
#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions
I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?
You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.
Book 3
#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions
I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?
You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.
Book 2
#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions
I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?
You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.
Book 1
Can we make it all the way through the alphabet? I know we can!
I will start us off with:
Advent
#xmaschacha #wintergames2024 #wintergames #abcgame #alphabetgame
I did better than I thought for the first two weeks!! I added 10 points to the Hallmark Post (5 for posting it and 5 for this post - in case that seemed off).
Super excited for the next couple weeks, got books lined up and ready to play some more games!!!
#wintergames2024 #wintergames #xmaschacha #pointsturnin @StayCurious
I created a video, hope that is okay. Here is the link:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDBD_Y2x7XC/?igsh=Nm5udmtkdG5xZW1t
#WinterGames #HallmarkMovie #XmasChaCha
How many holiday movies can we find?
#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #MovieGame #HolidayMeme
Name Game!!!!
Can‘t wait to see what you come up with!!!!
#WinterGames2024 #DecemberTBR #EarlyBirdPoints #DecemberBooks #XmasChaCha
While I am awesome and amazing I doubt I will be able to read all of these, 😂 but a girl likes to have options, 😉!
If anyone sees any they may want to buddy read with me, please let me know! I will also be adding a couple traveling books to this list, but not sure which ones I will be getting yet. 💙💙💙
Congrats everyone who finished all the words in November or any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!
If you did not see my previous post, November‘s Book/Movie was Son In Law
Now who is ready to figure out December‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Christmas
-Necklace
-Art Gallery
-Lobster
-Office
Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!
Kappadeemom, HeathHof, Bookgoil, Lizpixie, Gissy, Clwojick, maich, TorieStorieS, Lauredhel, Read4life, StayCurious, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Sace, FantasyChick, Jadams89, Bookishgal71, BookwormAHN, Nessavamusic, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Yuki_Onna, Fellexya, Froglover81, Shelbs80, sharonthebookdragon, Hansarjohnson, Bookbuyingaddict, Jezebelsk, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Son In Law, you were correct!
I know what you are thinking - ummm… Elizabeth that is only a movie not also a book! Well you are technically correct, but there are books based on the themes in the movie, so I am counting it, lol! Also I couldn‘t pass up the chance to use this movie because it is definitely a holiday tradition for me to watch it!
Excited to see what everyone is thankful for!!!
I stuff my turkey with the brown rice and the green beans!
Can‘t wait to see these answers!!!
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