Before The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby, we had The Case Against Satan. In this horror classic by Ray Russell, a young woman is starting to have violent fits that worry those around her. To the point that the local bishop and another priest step in to help her. Things prove to be in dire straights as they work to... Continue Reading →
Cosy Crime. Those two words shouldn't go together, but here we are. Autumn is the perfect time to read a good cosy crime novel or two, so here are five I think will serve you well. Anything written by Agatha Christie Is this a cop-out? Well, yes. However, it's true. Her work is the epitome... Continue Reading →
Happy Banned Books Week! While this is mainly an American event, I thought it might be interesting to look into it and see how it compares to the UK. While doing a bit of research on what banned book week is all about, I spotted a rather alarming trend in books that made the banned... Continue Reading →
I am so sorry, but there is no post today. This is embarrassing at this point. I have been on a roll when posting the past couple of weeks. I have been making an effort to write more and plan my time better. It was working rather well for a bit. However, I have been... Continue Reading →
There is a magical thing about the colder half of the year that makes me want to read more classic literature. Perhaps this is due to my love for Gothic novels, many of the famous ones being classics. Wuthering Heights is best enjoyed on a rainy dreary day, give it a try sometime. Not all books are... Continue Reading →
With Halloween only a month away, it's time for the new horror films to come out to play. I was excited for this one in particular since I loved the novel it's based on. My Best Friend's Exorcism, an adaptation of a novel with the same name by Grady Hendrix follows best friends Gretchen and Abby.... Continue Reading →
Did I nearly cry when I found out my local bookshop was selling this book a day early, and I scored the last copy? Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is the third novel in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series. The story has a recurring cast of characters and some new customers. Cafe Donna Donna... Continue Reading →
Only around 20 days to go until it's autumn! The cosy vibes, spooky season and pumpkin everything! I may or may not have already started decorating with pumpkins all over my room and crocheting new comfy scarfs for my growing collection. That would be silly! ... Moving on. It goes without saying but this time... Continue Reading →
So glad to see the end of summer in sight. It has been a scorcher this year, and continues to be for a few weeks I think. However, every now and then you get a little hit of the crisp air coming and I get excited every time. I was on a bit of a... Continue Reading →
I am still recovering from Season 4 of Stranger Things. That ending, ouch. I might be a bit late since it stopped airing a while ago but I needed time to heal. Yeah, still not 100% there, but the show must go on. My goto curse for a broken heart? Reading to fill the void. So,... Continue Reading →
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