I'm on a vampire kick and I wanted to read this before watching the new movie adaptation. I really loved it. A suburban family where the kids are dealI'm on a vampire kick and I wanted to read this before watching the new movie adaptation. I really loved it. A suburban family where the kids are dealing with normal teenage problems(bullys, being uncomfortable in their bodies) and the parents are living in a dull marriage. But wait, the parents have been hiding a big secret...they're actually abstaining vampires. Throw in a long lost brother, a murder investigation, nosy neighbors and a young love story....more
I listened to the audio which was delightful and it felt like sitting with an old friend telling stories. She seems funny and sweet and I love her voiI listened to the audio which was delightful and it felt like sitting with an old friend telling stories. She seems funny and sweet and I love her voice. Dolly is a legend but to be honest I've only ever heard a handful of her most famous songs. After this I'm listening to her whole catalog and am now a fan....more
I miss Leslie Jordan. What a bright light he was. I found myself smiling and laughing out loud so many times while listening to this audiobook. Off toI miss Leslie Jordan. What a bright light he was. I found myself smiling and laughing out loud so many times while listening to this audiobook. Off to listen to his gospel album now....more
I listened to the audio book read by the author and I loved it so much. What a story of resilience and hard work and talent and struggle. An amazing wI listened to the audio book read by the author and I loved it so much. What a story of resilience and hard work and talent and struggle. An amazing woman. An amazing book. Read it!...more
I love Alan Cumming(especially on "The Traitors") and I loved listening to him read this audiobook about his childhood, relationship with his father aI love Alan Cumming(especially on "The Traitors") and I loved listening to him read this audiobook about his childhood, relationship with his father and journey into finding out about his grandfather....more
I've read a few of Burke's collections now and can definitely say that I'm a fan. This was an enjoyable read and I liked all of the stories. My favoriI've read a few of Burke's collections now and can definitely say that I'm a fan. This was an enjoyable read and I liked all of the stories. My favorites were "Traveler" and "The House on Abigail Lane"....more
Another good, cozy horror story from Rachel Harrison. Best friends, vampires, romance, a dream mall, bloodshed. The BFF characters were a bit annoyingAnother good, cozy horror story from Rachel Harrison. Best friends, vampires, romance, a dream mall, bloodshed. The BFF characters were a bit annoying and I wanted to shake them a few times. I love the writing style though and was entertained throughout. I even got teary eyed at the end....more
This started out really strong and was consistently spooky. I do love haunted house stories and creepy kids. The ending kind of fell flat and left me This started out really strong and was consistently spooky. I do love haunted house stories and creepy kids. The ending kind of fell flat and left me saying..."wait, what?" 3.5 stars....more
I enjoyed this one from 1985. Mary has no memory of her childhood in an orphanage. Mary has incidents where she blacks out and then when she comes to,I enjoyed this one from 1985. Mary has no memory of her childhood in an orphanage. Mary has incidents where she blacks out and then when she comes to, she feels like she's done something terrible. There is a guy following her and trying to kill her. Can a psychiatrist help? Can the police find the killer? Why are we saying Mary twice in the title?...more
Sinead O'Connors singing voice is like a blanket of warm honey. While listening to the audiobook, I found a comfort in her speaking voice as well. I'vSinead O'Connors singing voice is like a blanket of warm honey. While listening to the audiobook, I found a comfort in her speaking voice as well. I've been a fan of her music since I was a 90s teen and was lucky enough to see her live at Lilith Fair in '98, which was amazing. I've always hated the way that the media and the entertainment industry turned their backs on her. This memoir was sad and funny and made me love her even more. This woman went through a childhood of horrific abuse and struggled with mental illness. She was a brave and misunderstood activist and loving mother. She loved to make music but could care less about fame.(You should read this if only to hear about her crazy Prince encounter, which has changed my feelings about him.)...more
This was like "Eleanor Oliphant" mixed with "Room" mixed with"The eyes of my mother". It was very dark and intense and heartbreaking but I was drawn iThis was like "Eleanor Oliphant" mixed with "Room" mixed with"The eyes of my mother". It was very dark and intense and heartbreaking but I was drawn into the story. I cared for the characters but also there were times I wanted to scream at them. I wasn't hoping for a happy ending because that seemed impossible but I was disappointed in the ending that we got....more
This started out so strong and I couldn't put it down. There were a handful of things by the end that fell flat or didn't add up. There are some detaiThis started out so strong and I couldn't put it down. There were a handful of things by the end that fell flat or didn't add up. There are some details that are too far fetched unless you see this as a fable or dark fairy tale and are able to not get caught up in the details....more
FLB has been a favorite author for 25 years and I was excited to read this one. Unfortunately, I found it hard to get through and considered quitting FLB has been a favorite author for 25 years and I was excited to read this one. Unfortunately, I found it hard to get through and considered quitting a few times. I disliked the characters and didn't care what happened to the missing Cyrus. The twist at the end was weird and meh. My favorite thing was the chapter titles named after Tori Amos and PJ Harvey songs....more
You can't see them but they can see you. This was a creepy one. I loved the Irish forest setting, the flawed characters, the scary monsters and the crYou can't see them but they can see you. This was a creepy one. I loved the Irish forest setting, the flawed characters, the scary monsters and the crazy twist. I'm excited to see the movie now....more
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