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October 2023 Group read #1 - How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
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Michael wrote: "It's getting harder to put this down. Just finished the "depression" section. So intense. Whew."
I bet I know what the last chapter will be called and I'm scared lol.
I bet I know what the last chapter will be called and I'm scared lol.
Michael wrote: "Kasia, I'm just 2 pages behind you, but I had the same thought "
Ha, right? I hope to finish today and find out if we're both correct. Hopefully I will get a chunk of time to read, this is one of those books that I can't just read for a few minutes, I need at least an hour to chill with the story.
Ha, right? I hope to finish today and find out if we're both correct. Hopefully I will get a chunk of time to read, this is one of those books that I can't just read for a few minutes, I need at least an hour to chill with the story.
Kimberly wrote: "I already read this one, so I won't add anything--but I LOVE reading your comments, because I remember when the thoughts started coming to me!!"
This is why reading with a group is awesome, bouncing ideas back and forth and sharing our suspicions. Hope to finish today then I can read all the spoilers :D
This is why reading with a group is awesome, bouncing ideas back and forth and sharing our suspicions. Hope to finish today then I can read all the spoilers :D
Kasia wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I already read this one, so I won't add anything--but I LOVE reading your comments, because I remember when the thoughts started coming to me!!"
This is why reading with a group i..."
I can't wait to discuss more!
This is why reading with a group i..."
I can't wait to discuss more!
Kimberly wrote: "Kasia wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I already read this one, so I won't add anything--but I LOVE reading your comments, because I remember when the thoughts started coming to me!!"
This is why reading ..."
I'm on it :) reading now after checking this thread. I love the conversations in this book, it blends some real feels but the things they are talking about are so fantastical. None of these ideas are new per say but the reality/fiction helix is really well done here in my opinion.
This is why reading ..."
I'm on it :) reading now after checking this thread. I love the conversations in this book, it blends some real feels but the things they are talking about are so fantastical. None of these ideas are new per say but the reality/fiction helix is really well done here in my opinion.

Now I can read all the comments and spoilers.
Michael wrote: "Finished this morning! Every new book by Hendrix seems to become my new favorite Hendrix book, knocking the others from the #1 spot. They are all good, but this one really stayed with me.
Now I ca..."
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Now I ca..."
So glad you enjoyed it!!

LTJ wrote: "Hell yeah Michael, that's how I felt when I first read his Final Girl Support Group and loved it. LoL he just keeps dropping solid horror novels and I always get excited whenever he has new books p..."
FGSG was my first Hendrix and I really liked it a lot as well, it has some mixed reviews but I enjoyed the heck out of it. This is my 2nd Hendrix read and honestly I'm already lining up the next one.
I have about 40 pages left, I wanted to keep reading last night but when I get too tired I'm scared I won't remember all the details and there's nothing worse than waking up and trying to put the ending together in your head lol.
FGSG was my first Hendrix and I really liked it a lot as well, it has some mixed reviews but I enjoyed the heck out of it. This is my 2nd Hendrix read and honestly I'm already lining up the next one.
I have about 40 pages left, I wanted to keep reading last night but when I get too tired I'm scared I won't remember all the details and there's nothing worse than waking up and trying to put the ending together in your head lol.
My toddler also loves this book, he drew all over the inside with pencils and crayons when I wasn't looking. Also put some stickers on the outside, luckily I always take the dust jacket when I read hardcovers, the book itself looks haunted now.
Kasia wrote: "My toddler also loves this book, he drew all over the inside with pencils and crayons when I wasn't looking. Also put some stickers on the outside, luckily I always take the dust jacket when I read..."


Have you read Horrorstor or We Sold Our Souls? I loved both, especially the latter since I'm a metalhead and all \m/
LoL yeah, I'm about to knock out now since it's late so I know what you mean. It's hard to fight sleep when a horror novel starts to ramp up all I have to say is... I'm excited for my two days off on Fri/Sat :-D
Kimberly wrote: "Kasia wrote: "My toddler also loves this book, he drew all over the inside with pencils and crayons when I wasn't looking. Also put some stickers on the outside, luckily I always take the dust jack..."
When he wants to draw or color now, he just comes over and grabs my book of the kitchen island. Luckily he doesn't do it to any other books. There's more on the back, the bad and boozy was in a sticker pack and I thought it was hilarious, he's super into stickers now, our house is covered.

When he wants to draw or color now, he just comes over and grabs my book of the kitchen island. Luckily he doesn't do it to any other books. There's more on the back, the bad and boozy was in a sticker pack and I thought it was hilarious, he's super into stickers now, our house is covered.


LTJ wrote: "@Kasia: IT WAS MY FIRST HENDRIX NOVEL TOO! I loved it as well and yeah, for me, he's given me a lot of 4s and 5s so that's more than enough for me. I've yet to read a dud by him as all his stuff is..."
Ahh enjoy your extra time off! My little artist is asleep so it's a good time to sneak some reading!
I have Horrorstor but as ebook and I recall people saying that it reads better in paper format so I guess Ill have to sort that out, the vampire book was next on my list actually. I think.. ugh hard to pick.
Ahh enjoy your extra time off! My little artist is asleep so it's a good time to sneak some reading!
I have Horrorstor but as ebook and I recall people saying that it reads better in paper format so I guess Ill have to sort that out, the vampire book was next on my list actually. I think.. ugh hard to pick.
Kasia wrote: "LTJ wrote: "@Kasia: IT WAS MY FIRST HENDRIX NOVEL TOO! I loved it as well and yeah, for me, he's given me a lot of 4s and 5s so that's more than enough for me. I've yet to read a dud by him as all ..."
Horrorstor was the first I read by him--I actually won a physical copy in a GoodReads contest! I will say, I loved the illustrations....
Horrorstor was the first I read by him--I actually won a physical copy in a GoodReads contest! I will say, I loved the illustrations....
Kimberly wrote: "Kasia wrote: "LTJ wrote: "@Kasia: IT WAS MY FIRST HENDRIX NOVEL TOO! I loved it as well and yeah, for me, he's given me a lot of 4s and 5s so that's more than enough for me. I've yet to read a dud ..."
I get an Ikea vibe from the artwork, hm might have to hunt down a copy :D thanks :P
I get an Ikea vibe from the artwork, hm might have to hunt down a copy :D thanks :P
Kasia wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Kasia wrote: "LTJ wrote: "@Kasia: IT WAS MY FIRST HENDRIX NOVEL TOO! I loved it as well and yeah, for me, he's given me a lot of 4s and 5s so that's more than enough for me. I've y..."
That's definitely what he's going for!
That's definitely what he's going for!

LoL oh yes, I loved the e-book but I bet the actual physical book would have been an even better read since it read like an IKEA catalog. LOL Hendrix is hilarious!
LoL touch decisions await but whichever you decide, I hope you enjoy! Happy reading :-)

Well Kakawewe! I finished :D
Really enjoyed it, part of the last chapter actually made me tear up. Reading all the spoilery comments now, best part!
Really enjoyed it, part of the last chapter actually made me tear up. Reading all the spoilery comments now, best part!

Really enjoyed it, part of the last chapter actually made me tear up. Reading all the spoilery comments now, best part!"
Whoo-hoo! Kakawewe back at you! :)
I knew you would really like this one! It was so hard not to discuss spoilers with you too! :)
Marie wrote: "Kasia wrote: "Well Kakawewe! I finished :D
Really enjoyed it, part of the last chapter actually made me tear up. Reading all the spoilery comments now, best part!"
Whoo-hoo! Kakawewe back at you..."
Haha, as annoying as some of the characters were, it was them that made the story so real, still thinking about it. I miss randomly opening my book and getting back into the story actually. I miss Mark and Louise, and even P, who knew?!
Really enjoyed it, part of the last chapter actually made me tear up. Reading all the spoilery comments now, best part!"
Whoo-hoo! Kakawewe back at you..."
Haha, as annoying as some of the characters were, it was them that made the story so real, still thinking about it. I miss randomly opening my book and getting back into the story actually. I miss Mark and Louise, and even P, who knew?!

Lisa wrote: "I'm 3/4 through and I'm loving this book. The originality of the subject matter is impressive and so imaginative. Hendrix does such a great job with humor, dialogue, relationships, and then blindsi..."
Yes that's such a good description Lisa! Totally agree. I'm still sitting here thinking about it, there are so many haunted house books but this one really stands out for a variety of reasons.
Yes that's such a good description Lisa! Totally agree. I'm still sitting here thinking about it, there are so many haunted house books but this one really stands out for a variety of reasons.

Mark reminds me of Daphne's brother from th..."
This made me laugh. I loved that show, and he was a great character.

Totally agree about this aspect of Hendrix's writing. Like I'm having this fun read and then am suddenly freaked out and wondering how this got so dark. Like I'm suddenly caught by a scare I wasn't expecting and it knocks the legs out from under me.

Louise sucked for 2/3rd of the book
I think I understand the point Hendrix is making though. Louise is making all the same mistakes her mo..."
Brennan, great comments on Louise and Mark.

Please recommend your favorite one that I should read next :)"
I think his b..."
Agreed that Final Girls wasn't great. I have to read Exorcism and Souls.

Although we'll never have definitive answers to these, I'm interested in the group's thoughts.

Although we'll never have definitive answers to these, I'm interested in the group's thoughts."
I'm guessing that (view spoiler)
Lisa wrote: "Totally agree about this aspect of Hendrix's writing. Like I'm having this fun read and then am suddenly freaked out and wondering how this got so dark. Like I'm suddenly caught by a scare I wasn't expecting and it knocks the legs out from under me."
Yes, the darkness would sweep in unexpectedly, I loved that.
Yes, the darkness would sweep in unexpectedly, I loved that.

Although we'll never have definitive answers to these, I'm interested in the group's thoughts."
I think you're right. Just pondering how much he knew or suspected and for how long.

I agree!
@Kimberly, I loved Pupkin! For those who didn't do the audiobook, I highly recommend it. It was fun! I loved the narrator's voice for Pupkin :D
Now that I reflect back, maybe I should change the stars to 5 because of how it made me feel. I'll reread it in the physical form eventually and then reevaluate that Lol
Erika wrote: "Kasia wrote: "I miss this story, wish there was part 2!"
I agree!
@Kimberly, I loved Pupkin! For those who didn't do the audiobook, I highly recommend it. It was fun! I loved the narrator's voic..."
I sort of feel like rereading it now, after talking about it here! LOL!
I agree!
@Kimberly, I loved Pupkin! For those who didn't do the audiobook, I highly recommend it. It was fun! I loved the narrator's voic..."
I sort of feel like rereading it now, after talking about it here! LOL!

OMG I didn't know they were making a movie! That's exciting!!

LTJ wrote: "@Kasia: They are indeed making a movie of this so hopefully, Pupkin will join us all very soon..."
YES!
YES!
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I already read this one, so I won't add anything--but I LOVE reading your comments, because I remember when the thoughts started coming to me!!