The Elementals

[Jon Recluse]

So far, it's...


Addy
Charlene
Kasia
Katy
Kirstin
Jon Recluse

[Kasia]

Wonderful :) Is there a specific start date or is now okay?

[Natasa]

I did a search on this name but there are many books with this name. No author's name rings a bell sadly.

[Kasia]

This is the book -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Jon Recluse]

Kasia wrote: "Wonderful :) Is there a specific start date or is now okay?"

Now is okay. ;)

[Kasia]

Sweet... my paper copy is at my mom's house but I have the ebook :)

[Natasa]

Thx Kasia! I love haunted house stories! Actually I'm reading The Banquet for the Damned at the moment (and few others) but I might join later.

[Jon Recluse]

Kasia wrote: "Sweet... my paper copy is at my mom's house but I have the ebook :)"

Nice! :)

[Kasia]

Anytime Natasa, I'm juggling a few books as well but I've wanted to read The Elementals for years so I can't resist doing the buddy read... phew at least it's the weekend, makes finding reading time much easier :)

[Addy]

Prologue. What the heck? Definitely has my attention!

[Natasa]

Lol there are so many books that are constantly catching my attention...that's the only reason why I'd love to live forever :)))

[Addy]

I totally agree!! Not enough time to read...like ever!

[Char]

Whew! I had a long day with my mom and I just got a new phone, and I'm behind on my reading. I should be good for tomorrow though.
Thanks for sharing us off, Jon!

[Katy]

Natasa wrote: "Lol there are so many books that are constantly catching my attention...that's the only reason why I'd love to live forever :)))"

So...you'd become a vampire in order to read forever? LOL. (Drinking blood is just a downside...)

I just started this one, and...well, that's quite a family funerary custom. And that bird...Nails...hmmm

[Addy]

Yeah, kinda blown away with the "custom." Wonder how true it is...

[Kasia]

Addy wrote: "Prologue. What the heck? Definitely has my attention!"

Just read that part... brrrr!

[Jon Recluse]

(view spoiler)[I'm really going to enjoy this one! That funeral is such a magnificent piece of sanctified, Southern fried nuttiness! (hide spoiler)]

[Kasia]

^ yes it was, I'm reading it slowly so I don't miss anything, something always seems to jump out of nowhere with this one :) what a great book, so glad we are reading it!

[Kirstin]

Started this last night and made it to the end of chapter 3. (view spoiler)[I loved the prologue and the funeral was unsettling. I was just as creeped out by the reasoning behind the custom."Savage mothers eat their children up!" What a sentence to go to sleep to. lol Can't wait to read about this wacky group all together at the beach house. This is going to be great! (hide spoiler)]

[Char]

Okay, I will be starting in a little while. Your comments have got me even more excited!!

[Char]

I just read about the author. I had no idea about the screenplays he wrote. :)

[Layton]

Do you mind if I join? I'm looking forward to reading this book.

[Jon Recluse]

Layton wrote: "Do you mind if I join? I'm looking forward to reading this book."

Not at all, Layton.

The more, the merrier!

[Layton]

Well count me in! I've already started...

[Kasia]

Welcome Layton, glad to have you!

[Layton]

Thanks Kasia!

[Char]

I'm glad you found us, Layton!! :)

So, I'm at about 20% of the book. I'm sort of bummed that this is a short one.
(view spoiler)[ I'm LOVING this so far. I love the southern gothic vibe that I'm getting from this. That funeral stuff was just crazy. I love Luker and I especially like his daughter, India. (hide spoiler)]

I'm betting that there are more family secrets to be discovered!

[Jon Recluse]

I'm at 19%, and agree completely!
(view spoiler)[I am, too! The picture India drew has me freaked out! (hide spoiler)]

I'll take that bet!

[Tressa]

If you like the southern fried taste of this book, please read The Blackwater series. He hits the nail on the head with the small town southern gossip and class lines. I think Blackwater is superior to Elementals, and I love Elementals.

[Layton]

I'm halfway through the Blackwater series Tressa and I can't stop raving about it. I wish it was still in print so I could get new copies and wouldn't just have to settle for the kindle editions.

[Jon Recluse]

Tressa wrote: "If you like the southern fried taste of this book, please read The Blackwater series. He hits the nail on the head with the small town southern gossip and class lines. I think Blackwater is superio..."

I really want to read the Blackwater series, but am hoping to find an omnibus edition. The Kindle serial is pricey, I think $4 an installment.

[Tressa]

Layton, so happy to hear you're enjoying Blackwater. I sometimes see the omnibus edition at UBS, and have seen the individual books here and there at UBS too. Whenever I run across them, I'm going to buy them so I can send them on to McDowell's fans.

[Layton]

That is such a nice thing of you to do Tressa. His fans should be doing everything in their ability to spread word of how great his books are. And really Jon Recluse the books are worth forking over the four dollars for each volume. If you don't want to spend that much Amazon sells cheaper used copies as well.

[Kirstin]

Thanks for the rec Tressa! I will be searching for those books at my UBS for sure.

Reading this book is reminding me of how I felt when I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Like I've just discovered a new fav book/author. The characters, the setting, the high creep factor. I'm loving it so much!

[Char]

Jon Recluse wrote: "I'm at 19%, and agree completely!
[spoilers removed]

I'll take that bet!"

*Gasp* (view spoiler)[ The picture! I know! It turns out to be dead twins? WTF is up with that? (hide spoiler)] LOL

[Char]

Kirstin wrote: "Thanks for the rec Tressa! I will be searching for those books at my UBS for sure.

Reading this book is reminding me of how I felt when I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Like I've just di..."

I am planning on reading his book The Amulet within the next few weeks, if anyone is interested in joining me?

[Kirstin]

Sure, I'd have to order the book, but that's easy enough. :)

[Layton]

I'd love to Charlene! I've had that book on my kindle for a year but I still haven't read it. I tried once but was turned of by the lack of dialogue in the first few chapters. Probably because that is my favorite thing about how McDowell writes; He can create really good conversations between characters.

[Char]

That would be great, you guys! :)

[Kasia]

Charlene wrote: "That would be great, you guys! :)"

I will try to read the Amulet with you as well, it's funny how you keep reading my mind about awesome books :P hopefully I can squeeze it in, it's a chunky read though! I will probably be reading it alongside The Strain which I want to read before the tv show comes out in mid July.

[Char]

Oooh, I just read it, Kasia, and I thought it was pretty good. I hope you like it! :)

[Layton]

I'm 20% in and loving this book. Big Barbara's dialogue is the best.

[Char]

Layton, isn't she a riot? I have relatives like her, but they're New England-y, instead of Southern. :)

[Layton]

Haha I love how dramatic she is. And I have relatives like her too. And since I am southern it makes sense. Oh, and by the way have you reached where they have arrived at Beldame yet?

[Char]

No. they're on the way now.

[Layton]

Oh, alright. I was a bit confused on the order of the houses.

[Tressa]

Layton wrote: "That is such a nice thing of you to do Tressa. His fans should be doing everything in their ability to spread word of how great his books are. And really Jon Recluse the books are worth forking ove..."

McDowell is one of the handful of authors whose books I force on anyone within reach.

The Blackwater book has a similar Big Barbara character who is a hoot and someone you want to punch in the face every time she appears.

[Layton]

Are you talking about Mary-Love Tressa?

[Addy]

Yes, I think she is! I've read the first in the Blackwater series and I love it! I have part II and one other. Im trying to find them at USB. So far I've found 3 in the series.

[Tressa]

Yes, Layton. She and Sister are such great characters, but they all are in Blackwater. Such a rich series with layers and layers of detailed storytelling. You just get encapsulated in their world.