Sept '22 Group Read 1 - My Heart Is a Chainsaw

[WendyB]

My Heart Is a Chainsaw has been chosen as a Group Read for September 2022.

Please remember to use spoiler tags if needed to avoid ruining the story for others.
And enjoy yourself. :)

[Trista]

This has been on my tbr forever! I’m in!

[K.L.]

read an ARC of this, but been meaning to reread in anticipation of the sequel

[Michael]

I read this last year, and loved it. I'll be following along to see what other members think of it.

[inciminci]

I have read it too, but I will re-read with the group.

[Lisa]

I’ve just started this one, and I’m looking forward to discussing with the group!

[Michael]

BTW, here's my review, just in case you were on the fence about whether to join in the reading. If you like horror slasher films, you really need to read this. . . . . . .https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Desirae]

Excited to read this one as well!

[Lauren]

I am stoked for this one! picked it up from the library the other day and plan on starting it tonight!

[Jasmine]

Great choice, it’s been on my TBR for awhile.

[destiny ♡]

I've been wanting to read this, and I already own it, so I'll definitely try to join!

[Netanella]

Perfect! I've been looking forward to reading this! SGJ is awesome

[Stacey]

May have to join. This has been on my TBR for awhile!

[taylor]

This has been on my TBR for so long... I’m excited to read it!

[Kimberly]

Read this one, but interested in joining the chat!

[Saffron]

Been in such a reading slump but I've wanted to read this one for a while. Hopefully this will push me to! :)

[Diane]

Great book. I loved it. Looking forward to the trilogy.

[Gareth]

I'm in. Really looking forwards to reading this book.

[WendyB]

Saw there is a second book to this series out. Disappointed in the title of it - thought it should be something like "My Liver Is a Wrench".

Sorry... I'll show myself out. ;p

[inciminci]

WendyB wrote: "Saw there is a second book to this series out. Disappointed in the title of it - thought it should be something like "My Liver Is a Wrench".

Sorry... I'll show myself out. ;p"

😆

[Rob]

Own it, it's been in the TBR pile for a while, but I hate reading more than one book at a time, so I'll have to speed-read what I'm on now to get it done by September! Oh, the pressure!!

[Lady Gray]

Yay! The pressure is off trying to figure out which hard copy book to read next. I already own it, and its been in my horrifically huge TBR pile since it came out… This is a great excuse to finally read it!

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

I was able to get it from my library! I’ll be looking forward to joining in the discussion. :-)

[Michelle]

This has been on my shelf for too long. I'll be excited to read it with the group.

[Rachel]

i'm so glad this made it for a group read! i've been wanting to read stephen graham jones for a long time since i've been hearing such great things about his books. very excited to join in on this one. already placed a hold at the library! :)

[Tonya]

I just picked up my copy from the library. I'll probably be done with it before we start the discussion. But I can't wait to see what everyone thinks of it.

[Ian (RebelGeek)]

I read this very recently. It's awesome! I'm definitely going to read more Stephen Graham Jones.

[Grethe]

Great!! Then I know what my next read will be! 😍

[Carrie (brightbeautifulthings)]

Looking forward to seeing what everyone thinks of this one!

[Latasha]

This was a good one. Hope everyone enjoys it.

[Damini]

V v excited to read this one!

[Maura]

Yay! I just read this one! Excited to hear what everybody thinks!

[Jim Kowalik]

I can’t believe my submission was finally picked!! Lol I feel famous!

[Vicki]

I just ordered this book (plus many more 😬) from book outlet. I’m finally out of my book slump and hopefully it stays this way for a while. I’m excited to participate in some group reads again! If some of you are rereading this book it must be a good one!

[WendyB]

Jim Kowalik wrote: "I can’t believe my submission was finally picked!! Lol I feel famous!"

Yeah!

Most of my suggestions don't even make the polls! LOL

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

I had to start reading it - for two reasons. One, all the comments here already about how good this book is. And two, because someone's waiting to read this after me at the library so I can't renew it. 😪 Of course, I could break down and spend real money on it and buy it if I end up liking it as much as it looks like I will after the first chapter!

[Tonya]

It is good, I just finished it. And I understand, I have to return mine to the library too.

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Tonya wrote: "It is good, I just finished it. And I understand, I have to return mine to the library too."

Yep! I just finished up today as well and the book's going back to the library. Sigh.

I really enjoyed it and look forward to the discussion! :-)

[Alexander]

I'll be reading this one with you all. my first in this group; is the discussion just in this thread?

[WendyB]

Alexander wrote: "I'll be reading this one with you all. my first in this group; is the discussion just in this thread?"

Welcome, Alexander.
This is the place to post your comments and thoughts on the book.

[Rachel]

my hold came through so i started reading already. the first chapter was such a grabber tho! i was completely engrossed. :)

[For The Novel Lovers]

25% done with this seeing the appeal but nothing is really happening

[Giovanni]

just because I love this group I will give this book one more try
I tried to read it the last year given the enthusiastic reviews, but it ended up on my NDF shelf.
anyway, just the beginning, and all of Jade's blabbering is already starting to bore me bad

[The Bookworm Beast]

I'll be reading this one! My first ever group read! :)

[LTJ]

I've had this on my TBR for a while and will be joining you all for this one! I can't wait :-)

[Sally]

I loved this book! I hope y'all enjoy it too, can't wait to hear your thoughts!

[LTJ]

@Sally: That's so awesome to hear! I've heard nothing but amazing things about this one. I read his "Night of the Mannequins" a while ago and LOVED it!

[Gareth]

I started this today. Loving things already, especially Jades thoughts.
Like LTJ this is my second time reading Stephen Graham Jones after The Night of the Mannequin's.

[Kimberly]

LTJ wrote: "@Sally: That's so awesome to hear! I've heard nothing but amazing things about this one. I read his "Night of the Mannequins" a while ago and LOVED it!"
I loved NIGHT OF THE MANNEQUINS, too--so incredibly unique!

[Michael]

Giovanni wrote: "just because I love this group I will give this book one more try
I tried to read it the last year given the enthusiastic reviews, but it ended up on my NDF shelf.
anyway, just the beginning, and a..."
That blabbering is part of Jade's character. I can see how some might not appreciate her obsession and ramblings. I loved her, maybe because there's a little bit of me that relates to her. However, not everybody has to like her, and if you're not getting used to her mannerisms, there may not be much to keep you engaged with the book. It does build suspense and tension but it's a slow progression until the latter part of the book. Don't feel bad if you decide to stick on the DNF shelf.