book reviews
Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.
Good Girl Gone Murderous
Background I read Jealous Broads Still Envy in March of 2019 as a part of the book review club, Paperback Pushers. Despite the fact that I had transitioned from active duty service as a military photojournalist, my trained eye was still at work. I read for leisure constantly but also found myself critiquing and correcting copy almost against my will. When I was invited to a book review group, I utilized that opportunity to relay my feedback directly to the authors themselves. My reviews through Paperback Pushers helped me gain the confidence to transition from reviewing to editing books. Editing books and then working in a book warehouse inspired me to sell books independently. Somewhere in here, The Book Doctor brand was created, and I began to surgically dissect stories down to the core words, sentences and ideas to create more powerful and clear expressions. As I begin to re-introduce myself as a bookseller, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings about the books (and authors) that have made a major impact on my life.
By Jymyaka Braden4 years ago in Horror
15 Best Dark Fantasy Children's Books Of All Time
The novels on the best dark fantasy Children’s Books list, are more than you can imagine. The novels on the 15 best dark, creepy, humor/children’s books every kid should read list are beyond your imagination. Generally speaking, when it comes to fantasy, will give people a feeling of “relaxation” and “freedom”.
By Muhiuddin Alam4 years ago in Horror
Looking For More Series Like R.L. Stine's Fear Street Series?
Many people think of Fear Street as Goosebumps for teenagers but it was more than that as the Netflix series as shown. Centering around Fear Street and the city built around it, the books often were often standalone stories with some having sequels or trilogies based on one set of characters. For those of you that have read the books or seen the show and want to explore more Young Adult horror series this list is for you.
By Jacob Peyton4 years ago in Horror
The 7 horror books written by Mexicans
The horror narrative emerges as an explanation of things that go beyond what can be explained, humanizing the unknown and giving an explanation to what seems to have no explanation; well, lets us handle it. Supernatural stories and death are part of Mexican folklore and we have legends, anecdotes or local myths in our cultural heritage that have enriched our identity over the years.
By diego michel4 years ago in Horror
A Thousand Pounds of Dynamite
Wednesday, August 27, 1980. 12:30 a.m. The helicopter thundered over the darkened forest, heading west, rising into the mountains beneath an almost full moon. Even for FBI special agent Dell Rowley, a slight five foot nine, the narrow cargo space behind the two front seats was a tight fit. The helmet and Kevlar vest he wore over his black fatigues, and the weapons he carried, did not make it any more comfortable. But the pilot was supposed to be alone, so Rowley had to stay where he was. Besides, the copilot’s seat was occupied by three canvas money bags, stuffed with cut-and-bound bundles of newsprint calculated to match the weight and volume of almost $3 million in $100 bills—and $1,000 in cash, to complete the effect.
By Rebecca Maria4 years ago in Horror
The Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung) is an allegorical novella written by Franz Kafka which was first published in 1915. One of Kafka's best-known works, Metamorphosis tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect (ungeheueres Ungeziefer, lit. "monstrous vermin") and subsequently struggles to adjust to this new condition. The novella has been widely discussed among literary critics, with differing interpretations being offered. In popular culture and adaptations of the novella, the insect is commonly depicted as a cockroach.Plot
By Rebecca Maria4 years ago in Horror
Six Book Series to Read if You Like Goosebumps. Top Story - March 2022.
The success of Goosebumps spawned a lot of similar series when it first came out, and it’s also helped inspire a new generation of middle grade authors to write there own series. I know that it’s monster of the week style has inspired my own work even though I don’t write for young audiences. And for those of you like me that are always looking for new books to read and have been bitten by the Goosebumps bug, here are 6 series that I’m sure you’ll love.
By Jacob Peyton4 years ago in Horror
