The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix is billed as “Steel Magnolias meets Dracula.” Sort of a horror book for those who might not usually read horror. While packaged like literary or women’s fiction, don’t be fooled.
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You may recognize this week’s title, as it has also been made into a TV series apparently available on Netflix. The Haunting of Hill House is a 1959 gothic horror novel written by Shirley Jackson. It was hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “now widely regarded as the greatest haunted-house story ever written.” It is also the story behind the movies “The Haunting.”
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Three months after her cousin Toni died, Cassie is still reeling. Toni’s best friend now ignores her in the halls. Cassie’s cousin is dating the girl who torments her in gym. And Cassie has maybe a teeny-tiny crush on the boy who pulled Toni’s body out of the river.
When art appraiser Anita Cassatt is sent to catalogue the extensive collection of reclusive artist Leo Kubin, it isn’t only the chilly atmosphere of the secluded house making her shiver, it’s more the silent audience of portraits clustered on every wall watching her.
People love Halloween. Well, some people love Halloween. Some people hate it. On the one hand, there are boxes of fun-sized chocolate bars and an excuse to pull that old costume (you know the one) out of your closet for one last crazy fling. But on the other hand, there are yards full of crazy death-oriented decorations, weird episodes of your favourite TV series, and children knocking on your door or ringing your doorbell nonstop, letting in all the cold air. Because here, at least, Halloween tends to be the coldest night of the season.
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Loose the Dogs is featured on Book Mall Buzz today. Pop over for a look and get your copy today!
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I am happy today to be able to unleash Loose the Dogs. This is my nineteenth published book, the fifth adult (rather than YA) book. If you’re looking for something a little scary to read tonight, why don’t you pick it up? It is a fairly short read, but it might just keep you up a bit later than expected.
Seven dogs are adopted by families all across the country who do not know their history…
“Of one thing I am sure,” Glenn declares. “These dogs are perfectly harmless.”
Frank knew it wasn’t true.
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme. Read the rules at Books and a Beat. Anyone can play along!
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