The novella 1922 was written by Stephen King and released in 2010 as a part of his collection Full Dark, No Stars. As the title implies, the narrative takes place in rural Nebraska in the year 1922 and is a psychological horror thriller. The story is told as a confession made by Wilfred James, the... Continue Reading →
While watching the "Shadow and Bone" series on Netflix, I knew I would want to start reading the series. Viewers of the show may not be aware, but 1) the show has sadly been cancelled after two seasons and 2) the show sewed together both the "Shadow and Bone" trilogy (following Alina, Mal and the... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is an urban fantasy adventure book targeted towards tweens and teens. However, this book that can be enjoyed by all ages. This story is about 12-year-old Percy Jackson, who is a troubled kid who has been kicked out of multiple schools. This is due to Percy claiming that there... Continue Reading →
The book I read is called Salem’s Lot by Stephen King, a very well-known author of thriller and horror. And just like his other books, Salem’s Lot is no exception. It is an adult horror, thriller, psychological, and suspense novel. The story revolves around the return of writer Ben Mears to his childhood hometown. Ben's... Continue Reading →
I love two things: Nicola Yoon's books and dance. So when I saw this book, I was excited to read it. In this book, we see Evie Thomas not believing in love anymore. She is able to see visions of the future and every time she sees a relationship's future, it ends in heartbreak. She... Continue Reading →
This book is called (Un) Sound Mind by Richard Amico. It caught my eye because of its unique-looking title so I thought I'd give it a read. It is an adult fiction, mystery, psychological, and thriller novel. It follows Franklin who is having disturbing nightmares, not sure where and if his dreams end or begin.... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles follows the life and love story of Achilles and Patroclus, figureheads in Greek mythology surrounding the Trojan war. Written from Patroclus’s viewpoint, Miller showcases the bond between two individuals, who care for each other more than anything else in the world but are ultimately broken apart by the tragedy of war... Continue Reading →
The book that started the whole A Series of Unfortunate Events series. The Bad Beginning is about three children who lose their parents in a horrible house fire. The three orphans, (Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire) go to live with their closest living relative Count Olaf. But it turns out he is an evil man... Continue Reading →
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