What Have You Read - 2019

[Jenimightread]

Just finished a new author's book The Obsidian as well. While I don't think it's as scary as some I've read it's fucking twisty and gory at parts.

[Erin]

Deadline


I liked it, I am looking forward to reading the third book.

[Greg]

Alan wrote: "Greg wrote: "Finished reading Lovecraftiana: Lammas Eve 2019 which I enjoyed overall, though I found two of the stories were in need of significant editing and concision. Therefore,..."

LOL Lovecraftian llamas - I can see a possible story about that!

[Erin]

The Jersey Devil

[Jo12]

Not sure where to ask this question but would Dark Matter and Recursion by Blake Crouch belong in this group? They are memory altering stories. I've already read DM and am currently reading Recursion. I think both would be great discussion books. These books don't seem to fall into any Sci-Fi groups I have seen. Thx!

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And several other books by Dani Brown. A veritable shitfest of extreme bizarro fucktion.

[WendyB , Christmas Mouse]

JoAnn wrote: "Not sure where to ask this question but would Dark Matter and Recursion by Blake Crouch belong in this group? They are memory altering stories. I've already read DM and am currently reading Recursi..."

Are you wondering if the Crouch stories would qualify as horror? We use a fairly wide definition of horror here: if the story sends shivers up your spine or keeps you up at night, it's horror. :)
Crouch is popular with our group.

[Char]

Yeah, anything by Crouch will be good, no matter what genre it's labeled.

I finished up and thought it was a suspenseful and scary story!

[Marie]

I read these two in the last couple of weeks!

by Kealan Patrick Burke
This book was extreme, but it was really good!

by Jeff Strand
This book was really good too and has some extreme parts mixed with vengeful ghosts!

[Alan]

It's a shame Ira Levin only wrote a few books, and only half of them were horror/thrillers, because he wrote some damn fine books.

[Erin]

And the Trees Crept In


I really liked this one but I wasn't quite sold on the ending.

[WendyB , Christmas Mouse]

Harvest Moon

Perfect for Halloween

[Erin]

The Wife Between Us

A little overhyped, in my opinion.

[Erin]

Rust & Stardust

[Monica]

I finished Hannibal and I really enjoyed it. Maybe the best in the series.

[David]

Just finished Shadowland by Peter Straub
Whilst I really enjoyed it, I struggled a little with the ending and following the magic!

[Erin]

Kill Creek

The end sealed it for me, pretty enjoyable.

[Char]

Erin wrote: "Kill Creek

The end sealed it for me, pretty enjoyable."

I'm looking forward to the TV series on Showtime. I hope they don't mess it up.

I finished up In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night and thought it was a top notch collection.

[Char]

. This was excellent. Short and excellent.

[Christian]

Finished Found You by Mary SanGiovanni. A solid sequel but not quite as good as the first one. 3/5

[Kate]

I've finished up 5* 4* & 4*

[Erin]

Dry

At first I thought this book would turn into a DNF but I ended up really liking it.

[Greg]

Erin wrote: "Dry

At first I thought this book would turn into a DNF but I ended up really liking it."

So it wasn't as 'dry' as it seemed, then? :P (Sorry. Couldn't resist saying that!)

[Kelly B]

I've read all of this author's books now, and this one is my favorite.

[Alan]

Kelly B wrote: "

I've read all of this author's books now, and this one is my favorite."

That one had some cool twists.

[Christian]

The Place by T.M. Wright

My first book by Wright. It was good, and will definitely be reading more by him. 3/5

[Erin]

Greg wrote: "Erin wrote: "Dry

At first I thought this book would turn into a DNF but I ended up really liking it."

So it wasn't as 'dry' as it seemed, then? :P (Sorry. Couldn't resist saying t..."

Ha! That sounds about right.

[sonya]

[Wes]

Just finished Sefira and Other Betrayals! Great collection I would recommend to anyone. Langan is a new personal favorite.

[Christian]

Finished A Head Full of Ghosts. I can't agree with all the hype this novel got a few years back. 2/5

[Kate]

I've finished . 5* Good to see the original artist back for the entire volume.

[Krystal]

Apparently not everyone has been impressed but I rather enjoyed The Institute.



My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Ctgt]

Krystal wrote: "Apparently not everyone has been impressed but I rather enjoyed The Institute.



My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I agree. I really enjoyed the book.

[Padders]

had to take yet another break reading wise due to becoming a dad for the first time! But finally (after 7 months and zero sleep) have picked up my kindle and finished off



It may have taken 4 months but was still a brilliant read lol

[WendyB , Christmas Mouse]

Thomas wrote: "had to take yet another break reading wise due to becoming a dad for the first time! But finally (after 7 months and zero sleep) have picked up my kindle and finished off

[bookcover:The Rook|10836..."

Congrats on the new baby!
And congrats on finally having a few moments to read again. :)

[Padders]

thanks so much wendy it felt good to get lost in a boo again here's to hoping our little one allows me the time so read a little more now lol :)

[Erin]

Horrorstör

[Josh]

I recently finished reading the 80's horror Hobgoblin by John Coyne



My 3 star review: Hobgoblin by John Coyne

[Char]

Christian wrote: "Finished A Head Full of Ghosts. I can't agree with all the hype this novel got a few years back. 2/5"

You know, that's my least favorite of what I've read from him so far.

[Char]

Kate wrote: "I've finished . 5* Good to see the original artist back for the entire volume."

I think I need to read these, Kate!

[Char]

Thomas wrote: "had to take yet another break reading wise due to becoming a dad for the first time! But finally (after 7 months and zero sleep) have picked up my kindle and finished off

[bookcover:The Rook|10836..."

Congratulations, Thomas!

[Char]

I finished up Nicole Cushing's and was impressed and repulsed all at once!

[Erin]

Foe

Not as strong as I'm Thinking of Ending Things but still a good read.

[Greg]

This month, I've read two books so far - a sci-fi thriller (Connect by Julian Gough) and a YA horror (Cirque Du Freak #3: Tunnels of Blood: Book 3 in the Saga of Darren Shan by Darren Shan). Both were 4-star reads for me though they were written for different age audiences.

[Kate]

Char wrote: "Kate wrote: "I've finished . 5* Good to see the original artist back for the entire volume."

I think I need to read these, Kate!"

I think you do. 😁

[Kate]

Finished 4* 5* 4* and 4*

[Erin]

Lying in Wait

[Baz]

Just finished The Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert and absolutely loved it.
So often am I recommended haunted house and ghost books that end up being a 300 page work without barely a mention of ghosts (sorry Peter Straub, I'm looking at you).

Crickley is the quintessential haunted house story. So many ghost encounters, good and bad spirits and in a fantastic setting. Solid 5 star rating.
Perfect start to the spooky season.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Catherine]

The latest from Frazer Lee - Hearthstone Cottage. Just right for the season - Remote Scottish location, two young couples, and something supernatural targeting them...

[Char]

Kate wrote: "Finished 4* 5* 4* and [bookcover:Family Dinne..."

Niceeee!