What Have You Read - 2019

[Gavin]

A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible.

[Christian]

Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible."

I loved Martin's ASoIaF series when I started reading it sometime in the early 2000s but stopped after A Feast for Crows only because the wait between books was getting ridiculous. When he has a solid release date for the last book I'll start a reread.

[Erin]

Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible."

I loved Martin's ASoIaF..."

The last I read about an update, he still hasn't finished The Winds of Winter and has started nothing on A Dream of Spring.

[Christian]

Erin wrote: "Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible."

I lov..."

Yeah I know. It is going to be a long wait I'm thinking. I hope not.

[Erin]

Christian wrote: "Erin wrote: "Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as poss..."

I had been hoping at least The Winds of Winter would have been finished before the TV show but that didn't happen.

[Christian]

Erin wrote: "Christian wrote: "Erin wrote: "Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the seri..."

Me too.

[Christian]

Dagger of the Martyrs by Steven Savile and William Meikle 5/5

Beneath the Surface by Simon Strantzas 3/5

Viriconium by M. John Harrison 4/5

[Erin]

Memorial Day


It was OK.

[Erin]

The Kite Runner

What an amazing book

[Char]

Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible."

I loved Martin's ASoIaF..."

I don't think I'm going to even do that. I bought my GOT hardcover the day it came out. The last book came out in 2011. I'm done. I watched the show instead.

[Char]

Over the weekend I finished Smoke & Dagger . It was a cool prequel to a trilogy of books that I very much enjoyed.

[Kelly B]

Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible."

I loved Martin's ASoIaF..."

I have my doubts that Martin will ever finish another Game of Thrones book.

[Erin]

I, Robot

[Erin]

The Cabinet of Curiosities

[Alan]

Growing Things and Other Stories
Paul Tremblay can write great short fiction too! The first half of the book has the best of the stories, but there was only one story I didn't like in the whole collection.

[Greg]

Finished reading Once Upon a Time in the Weird West a week ago but forgot to mention it here. Really liked the mix of science fiction, steampunk, horror and dark fantasy overall. Each story, most of which were written by women, also contained some male/male romance which I think was handled very well. My only complaint is that the bulk of the stories dealt with the protagonist meeting their significant other for the first time. I would have liked more stories about long established couples.

[WendyB , Christmas Mouse]

Finished American Elsewhere yesterday. I thought it was pretty damn good. More of a sci-fi and mystery story than horror but I enjoyed it.

[Matthew]

This week I've finished The Cold and The Last Plague .

Loved both of them, now looking for something to sink my teeth into next.

[Kirsten]

Matthew wrote: "This week I've finished The Cold and The Last Plague.

Loved both of them, now looking for something..."

If you like a good monster story, try Hunter Shea

[David]

I just finished Dracul by Dacre Stoker and I thought it was outstanding. The atmosphere, premise and execution were all excellent.

[Erin]

Prior Bad Acts

[Marie]

David wrote: "I just finished Dracul by Dacre Stoker and I thought it was outstanding. The atmosphere, premise and execution were all excellent."

I have this one on my tbr and have heard so many good things about it that since you think it is "outstanding" David, then I know I better move this one way up on my tbr! :)

[Char]

Kelly B wrote: "Christian wrote: "Gavin wrote: "A Game of Thrones. Enjoyed it a lot. It's a big book, but it was over so fast. Definitely getting to the rest of the series as soon as possible."

I lov..."

Yep, me too.

[David]

Marie wrote: "David wrote: "I just finished Dracul by Dacre Stoker and I thought it was outstanding. The atmosphere, premise and execution were all ex..."

I loved it but i really enjoy the feel of gothic books. I don't tbink you'll be disappointed.

[Char]

I finished up Hellrider late last night and while I enjoyed it, I found it to be rather repetitive and a bit too long.

[Randy]

Christian wrote: "Finished Sourdough and Other Stories, a collection of (dark) fairy tales from Angela Slatter, recently. Absolutely adored this book. Remarkable that it's also a debu..."

I read her A Feast of Sorrows which I believe includes stories from that collection. Terrific story-teller and a truly good writer. Since you like that, you might also like Theodora Goss' In the Forest of Forgetting.

Right now I'm almost done with Lauren Beukes' The Shining Girls, which is a riveting time time-travel murder mystery.

[Erin]

Crooked Kingdom

It was okay, I liked the first book better.

[David]

Just finished Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier

I loved it.

[Alan]

Really great, fast-paced unique thriller.

[Erin]

Alan wrote: "

Really great, fast-paced unique thriller."

Is it better then some of her other books? I have a hard time getting into her stuff.

[Jessica]

I just finished Hometown by Matthew Keville. It's a young adult horror story set in 1994. Has anyone else read it?

[sonya]

Finishing Mounting Fears and killshot

[Wes]

Just finished The Croning by Laird Barron.

I think this is the first book since Pet Sematary in high school to keep me up at night! Hugely impressed by Barron. Can't wait to read more.

[Erin]

Primal Waters


This series is definitely not for me.

[Alan]

Erin wrote: "Alan wrote: "

Really great, fast-paced unique thriller."

Is it better then some of her other books? I have a hard time getting into her stuff."

I'd rank it as one of her best.

[Erin]

Alan wrote: "Erin wrote: "Alan wrote: "

Really great, fast-paced unique thriller."

Is it better then some of her other books? I have a hard time getting into her stuff...."

Good to know, thanks.

[Char]

Wes wrote: "Just finished The Croning by Laird Barron.

I think this is the first book since Pet Sematary in high school to keep me up at night! Hugely impressed by Barron. Can..."

I love that freaking book so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[Wes]

Char wrote: "Wes wrote: "Just finished The Croning by Laird Barron.

I think this is the first book since Pet Sematary in high school to keep me up at night! Hugely impressed by..."

I really loved it! This is the first time in a while that I feel like I've discovered a new favorite book and author. Excited to check out all the Barron weirdness out there.

[Char]

Wes wrote: "Char wrote: "Wes wrote: "Just finished The Croning by Laird Barron.

I think this is the first book since Pet Sematary in high school to keep me up at night! Hugely..."

It's so great when you discover an author you love and then finding out they have a number of novels or short stories for you to catch up on. Total bliss!

[Wes]

Char wrote: "Wes wrote: "Char wrote: "Wes wrote: "Just finished The Croning by Laird Barron.

I think this is the first book since Pet Sematary in high school to keep me up at n..."

Definitely! Do you have a favorite of his after The Croning?

[Sabine]

and

[Erin]

The Fifth To Die

THAT cliffhanger!

[Krystal]

Just finished a classic: Jane Eyre

Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Erin]

The Small Hand and Dolly

Good stories. Not horrific but pretty eerie.

[Char]

Wes wrote: "Char wrote: "Wes wrote: "Char wrote: "Wes wrote: "Just finished The Croning by Laird Barron.

I think this is the first book since Pet Sematary in high school to ke..."

One of his collections, yes-The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All!

[Char]

I finished up Hollow Kingdom on Friday. It wasn't horror, but it was AH. MAZE. ING. Picture the zombie apocalypse, from a domesticated crow's point of view. It was hilarious and extremely well written and I would recommend it to anyone. 5*

I just finished listening to Jonathan Maberry's The Dragon Factory which is the 2nd in the Joe Ledger series. It was excellent. 4.5/5 stars

[Erin]

The Girl with a Clock for a Heart


It was okay, not as good as The Kind Worth Killing

[Marie]

I also read this book by author, Hunter Shea which was excellent and I gave it five stars! Monsters/creatures are definitely his specialty and he never disappoints!

by Hunter Shea

Another book I read about three weeks ago was this one by author, Duncan Ralston. Five star read as I was glued to my kindle as the more I read the book, the harder it was to put down!

by Duncan Ralston

[Alan]

Wow. Just wow. Just when the book was getting to a point of frustration of it not telling you what really is going on, it began a roller coaster ride to the finish telling you what happened. And didn't happen. Or maybe happened. And every revelation only made the story more intense and shocking.

[Erin]

Black Mad Wheel