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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audible, horror, library

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AUDIBLE!

I don’t usually read Satire. Or Horror. And, I didn’t grow up in the South.

So, why did a girl born in N.Y. read “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires? �

Well, for starters, I am a “sucker� for book club stories! (You didn’t think you would escape without at least one lame vampire joke, did you?) 🧛🏻‍♂�

And, I was invited to read the author’s upcoming book, “The Final Girls Support Group�, so before downloading, I wanted to see if his work was a fit for me, because I write honest reviews, but I don’t enjoy writing negative reviews.

So, I grabbed an Audible of THIS book as a “test�...and I loved it! ❤️

First, off-Bahni Turpin did a fabulous job narrating! I can see why she is an award winning audiobook narrator appearing regularly on Amazon’s monthly top ten list. She nailed both the NJ and Southern accents, and every character truly had their own voice! So, if you are considering this book-consider listening to it! 🎧

Second, I can see why this book won a ŷ Choice Award for Horror!

It was SO MUCH FUN!

Patricia Campbell is an unfulfilled Charleston housewife, with one thing to look forward to-the evenings spent with her book club-other mothers who love to read and discuss true crime books. Nothing seems more satisfying than discussing Helter Skelter, Psycho or James Bundy?

If only something exciting would happen in their neighborhood!

And, then James Harris moves in. And, the children start to disappear in a less affluent part of town.

She is afraid he could be a serial killer-or a Vampire!!

Patricia enlists the help of her friends, and her mother in law’s caregiver, Mrs. Greene to begin an investigation of their own.

Are their suspicions just the overactive imaginations of a few bored housewives?

Their (HORRIBLE) husbands think so!

Have they “bitten� off more than they can chew?

Just like in the movie theater, when I have to cover my eyes for a few seconds, peeking at the screen between my fingers, there are times in the book where I had to fast skim over the really GROSS parts involving RATS, ROACHES and RACCOONS 🙈

There is also ⚠️ Sexual Assault !
But, you don’t expect a book like this to be all sugar and spice!

What you can expect is a VERY CAMPY story that is so enjoyable because the characters and their lives are so realistic between the HORROR scenes, that you might start to believe that a vampire CAN move in next door to you...

So, yeah, much to my surprise, I found this to be highly entertaining!

And, I am ALL IN, for reading the author’s next release!

(And, a few more from his back catalog! Like Horrorstor!)

I can’t wait!!
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Reading Progress

March 20, 2021 – Started Reading
March 20, 2021 – Shelved
March 20, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
March 20, 2021 – Shelved as: audible
March 20, 2021 – Shelved as: horror
March 20, 2021 – Shelved as: library
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Holly  B (slower pace!) Ohh, I loved this and hope you do too!!!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Ohh I have been curious about this one!


Tina Ooooh cannot wait to hear what you think of this one!!


Jayme Holly wrote: "Ohh, I loved this and hope you do too!!!"

Thanks Holly! I did!!


Jayme Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "Ohh I have been curious about this one!"

I loved it, Kim!! ❤️


Jayme Tina wrote: "Ooooh cannot wait to hear what you think of this one!!"

It was terrific! ❤️


Danielle (The Blonde Likes Books) So glad you liked this one! I’ve gone back and forth about whether or not I wanted to read it, but I’ve heard such good things about it that I think I’ll give it a shot!


Jayme Danielle (The Blonde Likes Books) wrote: "So glad you liked this one! I’ve gone back and forth about whether or not I wanted to read it, but I’ve heard such good things about it that I think I’ll give it a shot!"

I am surprised by how entertaining it was! LISTEN 🎧 to it, if you can!


message 9: by Lucy (new)

Lucy Great review! I like that you tried something new and ended up loving it! 😃


MarilynW Great review, Jayme...this was such a fun/gross book to read 😂🤮😁


Jayme Lucy wrote: "Great review! I like that you tried something new and ended up loving it! 😃"

Thanks! I love those “happy surprises �!


Jayme MarilynW wrote: "Great review, Jayme...this was such a fun/gross book to read 😂🤮😁"

Fun and gross! Who knew those two words would both be used to describe the same book! ? 😂


message 13: by Pat (new)

Pat Loved your review Jayme! This is definitely on my tbr pile. I also really enjoyed Horrorstör!


Jayme Pat (not getting friend updates currently) wrote: "Loved your review Jayme! This is definitely on my tbr pile. I also really enjoyed Horrorstör!"

I remember your FAB review for Horrorstor! It’s on my 📚!


Kat (Books are Comfort Food) Awesome review, Jayme. I love your puns! And I appreciate your warnings. Most of all, I’m glad you loved this book so much. ❤️🌹


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Pat Jayme wrote: "Pat (not getting friend updates currently) wrote: "Loved your review Jayme! This is definitely on my tbr pile. I also really enjoyed Horrorstör!"

I remember your FAB review for Horrorstor! It’s on..."


I think it works best if you’ve had the IKEA experience, otherwise it could fall flat.


Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today Fantastic review, Jayme, and totally spot on! I loved your puns- 'slurp' - so delicious 🧛🦇🤣


message 18: by Ceecee (new) - added it

Ceecee Fantastic review! I’ve got this languishing on my kindle!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️😁�


message 19: by Sandra (new)

Sandra I’m looking forward to this one , glad to see 5* ... great review Jayme 😊


Richard (on hiatus) Love the sound of this one, gross and fun! It’s on my list, great review :)


message 21: by Michael (new)

Michael David (on hiatus) Fantabulous review! I'm surprised how much you enjoyed it, and enjoyed your vampire jokes. 🤣 I definitely want to read her second book.


PorshaJo Great review Jayme! Totally agree, fabulous narration by Bahni Turpin, she made this one extra memorable. Glad you liked this one and looking forward to your review of this authors latest.


message 23: by Michelle (new) - added it

Michelle YAY! I am so happy to hear you loved this. I loved this too and had a blast reading it. Wonderful review, Jayme! 🧡


Regina Fantastic review! And kudos for the invite to read his next. I'm jelly!


Susan  (on hiatus) I was looking at this one and definitely want to read The Final Girls. I love your review!


message 26: by Catherine (last edited Mar 24, 2021 06:46AM) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( I was not a fan of this one at all, but I'm really glad you loved it Jayme! 😊 I think I enjoyed this review more than I liked the book!! 💓


Jayme Kat (Books are Comfort Food!) wrote: "Awesome review, Jayme. I love your puns! And I appreciate your warnings. Most of all, I’m glad you loved this book so much. ❤️🌹"

Thanks Kat! 🧛🏻‍♂�


Jayme Pat (not getting friend updates currently) wrote: "Jayme wrote: "Pat (not getting friend updates currently) wrote: "Loved your review Jayme! This is definitely on my tbr pile. I also really enjoyed Horrorstör!"

I remember your FAB review for Horro..."


We have IKEA here, Pat! ❤️


Jayme Tamar...light at the end of the tunnel? wrote: "Fantastic review, Jayme, and totally spot on! I loved your puns- 'slurp' - so delicious 🧛🦇🤣"

Thanks Tamar! Slurp!


Jayme Ceecee wrote: "Fantastic review! I’ve got this languishing on my kindle!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️😁�"

Well-maybe you can knock another off of your backlist! 😂


Jayme Sandra wrote: "I’m looking forward to this one , glad to see 5* ... great review Jayme 😊"

Thanks Sandra! Enjoy! 🧛🏻‍♂�


Jayme Richard wrote: "Love the sound of this one, gross and fun! It’s on my list, great review :)"

Thanks Richard! Enjoy!


Jayme Michael wrote: "Fantabulous review! I'm surprised how much you enjoyed it, and enjoyed your vampire jokes. 🤣 I definitely want to read her second book."

I was surprised too! I do think the Audible added to the fun of this one! 🧛🏻‍♂�


Jayme PorshaJo wrote: "Great review Jayme! Totally agree, fabulous narration by Bahni Turpin, she made this one extra memorable. Glad you liked this one and looking forward to your review of this authors latest."

Thanks PorshaJo! 💕🧛🏻‍♂�


Jayme Michelle wrote: "YAY! I am so happy to hear you loved this. I loved this too and had a blast reading it. Wonderful review, Jayme! 🧡"

Thanks Michelle!


Jayme Regina wrote: "Fantastic review! And kudos for the invite to read his next. I'm jelly!"

Thanks Regina! 🧛🏻‍♂️❤�


Jayme Susan wrote: "I was looking at this one and definitely want to read The Final Girls. I love your review!"

Thanks Susan! 🧛🏻‍♂️❤�


Jayme Catherine wrote: "I was not a fan of this one at all, but I'm really glad you loved it Jayme! 😊 I think I enjoyed this review more than I liked the book!! 💓"

Why thank you, Catherine! 😂 I think the Audible version is what made this one so much fun for me! I was surprised I loved it too!


Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( Jayme wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I was not a fan of this one at all, but I'm really glad you loved it Jayme! 😊 I think I enjoyed this review more than I liked the book!! 💓"

Why thank you, Catherine! 😂 I think th..."


And I wonder if that would have made all the difference for me...I really need to stop being an indecisive wimp 😂 and actually give an audiobook a shot!!!


Jayme Catherine wrote: "Jayme wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I was not a fan of this one at all, but I'm really glad you loved it Jayme! 😊 I think I enjoyed this review more than I liked the book!! 💓"

Why thank you, Catherine..."


They used to be terrible-but now the Publishers are hiring talented actors and actresses to read them (like this one) OR hiring a whole cast to read them, with a narrator for each character, so it’s almost a cinema like experience! 🧛🏻‍♂�


debbicat *made of stardust* Love your review of this one! I also greatly enjoyed the audible version and especially the narrator. I’m not sure I would have liked this one as much had I just read the book. I’d definitely read more by this author. Good for you getting an ARC! I hope it’s just as good!


message 42: by Kaceey (new)

Kaceey Fantastic review Jayme! Glad you enjoyed! Hope you enjoy her next!💜


Jayme debbicat *made of stardust* wrote: "Love your review of this one! I also greatly enjoyed the audible version and especially the narrator. I’m not sure I would have liked this one as much had I just read the book. I’d definitely read ..."

Thanks Debi! 🤞🏻💕


Jayme Kaceey wrote: "Fantastic review Jayme! Glad you enjoyed! Hope you enjoy her next!💜"

Thanks Kaceey!


message 45: by Nicole (new) - added it

Nicole Wonderful review, Jayme 💙


message 46: by Lindsay L (new)

Lindsay L Woohoo!!! So glad this worked out great for you! I’ve been curious about it. Wonderful review, as always, Jayme!


message 47: by Christina (new) - added it

Christina I have the audiobook of this waiting and now I am excited to listen!
Thank you, Jayme! Sounds like it delivers.


message 48: by Farrah (new)

Farrah I'm moving it towards the top of my tbr pile!! AMAZING review Jayme!! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!!


message 49: by DeAnn (new)

DeAnn Huh, your review might just get me to read this one someday! Great job getting me excited with your review!! I like campy for sure.


Jayme Nicole wrote: "Wonderful review, Jayme 💙"

Thanks Nicole! 💖


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