A very late finish in the #HGPBC. I have seen the movie but was iffy about reading the book. I'm glad I read it though. I put it more in the parody or dark comedy genre than horror. I'm old enough to remember the '80s and the intense name dropping of labels and restaurants makes the ridiculousness of the gore and Bateman's one-upmanship of himself in regards to his killing spot on companions. Recommended with caveats: extreme violence and gore

I have yet to sit down and read either of these books cover to cover for pleasure but they are my two favorite summer work books. Bunny comes out tomorrow (6/11) and American Predator comes out 7/2, just in time for all your holiday serial killer reading needs. Both from Viking. #creepyfiction #serialkillers #summer_reading

Or Meddling Kitten! I truly loved this book with it's mash-up of Scooby Doo and Lovecraft/the Cthulhu mythos. There were literal laugh out loud moments and some good creeps as well as good storytelling. Sorry to my group I am so terribly late with this. #HGPBC #teamCthulhu @TheReadingMermaid @InBooksILive @jillannjohn

This was, of course, excellent. And it is so much more satisfying reading it knowing the bastard has been caught. This is easily the best true crime book on the market. So well written and only facts.

If anyone notices a trend in my posts tonight it‘s because I managed to get tickets to see Paul Holes on Friday. I‘m over in the corner trying not to die from excitement.

I can't tag this book because it isn't in the database. It's Evil Has a Name by Paul Holes and Jim Clemente. The story of catching the Golden State Killer. Audible only and narrated mostly by Paul Holes. If you are interested by this story, I can't recommend it enough.

A nice creepy gothic with a widow, an ominous manor house that has a troubled past, an asylum, and some very strange wooden figures. Just wonderful!

1. Summers at my grandparents' house. I just loved it there.
2. Two younger sisters
3. I honestly don't recall
4. I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Which I must finish before I see PAUL FREAKING HOLES on the 22nd!!!
5. Passing since this is kinda old
Thanks @Jess_Franzino
#wonderouswednesday @eggs

You all need to wait a bit to read this book, but you should absolutely read it. It's a sweet, somewhat sad journey of a summer in a young boy's life. It's also a musing on the nature of memory and of one man's belief in ghosts.

I cannot put into words how this book made feel, which is basically everything. It turned in unexpected ways but in the best possible manner.

Alas no photo as the US cover isn't done

Hi all! I know I have been very quiet. Some of you know the Penguin offices are moving from our downtown home to the Random House building in Midtown. Most of us have to pare down to cubes. Crazy few months and yesterday was the last day. I did not have enough time to send books to my tea&book swap pals. Sorry! I had 26 years of life to cull. Here's a pic of my commute buddies on the way home last night. I expect to be around much more now.

This was a fun book. Shortish anecdotes and stories much like the podcast (which I love). If you enjoy spooky stories, even if you know these stories, this is a fun read

I liked the movie better! I love me some sharks, I love me some crazy, but while this had both it wasn't that well done. I do know the author has completely rewritten the book, which I bought before the book swap. I might skim through it at some point to see if the info dumping got better. But still, I laughed a lot. #HGPBC #horrorgoespostalbookclub #teamCthulhu @TheReadingMermaid @jillannjohn @InBooksILive @MaleficentBookDragon

A bit late but I'm always busy this time of year!
1. Both
2. black cats, though bats are adorbs too
3. both!!!!! There aren't enough in the world of either for me!
4. Whoever hasn't played yet and let's see. This time I will say The Cabin at World's End.

The murder of an English hostess in Japan and the super creepy who was eventually caught and the nutso trial that followed. A good read with some pretty messed up stuff (though not as messed up as The Monster of Florence). #truecrime #bookclub #ballsdeepdivebookclub #crimewritersonpodcast

I finished this on Halloween. And as predicted, I can't believe I waited so long to read it! Naturally I loved it. I love the era, I love watching people descend into madness and despair in a gothic manner, just everything. And all made so much better by Wilde's pithiness. #HGPBC #horrorgoespostalbookclub #teamCthulhu @TheReadingMermaid @jillannjohn @InBooksILive @MaleficentBookDragon

@TheReadingMermaid I got this last night and someone was quite interested. I'll be starting tomorrow and I'm so excited. I've been meaning to read this book forever! #HGPBC #horrorgoespostalbookclub #teamCthulhu @jillannjohn @MaleficentBookDragon @InBooksILive

I very much enjoyed this book. It was good and creepy and perfect for this time of year. It didn't scare me as much as I had hoped but I am a very hard nut to crack that way. Here is Jack, curious about Jack in the book. #HGPBC #horrorgoespostalbookclub #TeamCthulhu @TheReadingMermaid @MaleficentBookDragon @InBooksILive @jillannjohn
The package for the swap will go out as soon as all the goodies arrive

OK @JenlovesJT47 you have finally done it! My answer to every single question is both! (Truthfully I don't care about Coke vs Pepsi as long as it's cherry flavored). I'm just waving hi to everyone because I've been so sporadic lately. Things are getting better though and I should be more regular
#tuesdaytidbits

I started this with the #freakyfriends but I fell behind (ha, behind!) A Tingle story is what it is and I find them quite amusing (if typo-ridden). Not for the faint of heart, unless you are willing to be converted by studly dinos! It isn't the sort of thing I would normally call a pick but the laughter combined with the podcast and his Twitter--I just love this guy.

I read this book for the #novelandteabookclub I was taking part in. I would not have picked it up on my own. The writing is excellent and the characters are real. Family drama, though, are just not my thing and especially not when religion--any religion--plays such a large part. If you like books about family, do pick it up. @mdm139 @LazyDays @Schlinkles @TheKidUpstairs @SkeletonKey

I finally had a chance to open the last package @mdm139 ! So full of fall goodies, which is perfect for this book. Even princess kitty Eleanor thought so! @Schlinkles mine will be going out early next week--I am finishing the book right now. I am going to miss this swap. @LazyDays #novelandreabookclub @SkeletonKey @TheKidUpstairs

This is my pick for #teamCthulhu. I'm very excited to read it--I've heard very good things and I loved Within These Walls. #HGPBC #horrorgoespostalbookclub @TheReadingMermaid @jillannjohn @MaleficentBookDragon @InBooksILive

This is vintage Tremblay. Creepy as hell and a damn good read. This is the first one of his that I would have to put down for a bit and read something uplifting like true crime because parts were hard for me. Guys, that's truly saying something. I can't remember a book ever doing that to me. Therefore this gets a hell yeah from me.

Hey #TeamCthulhu! So these are my picks. A bit dated but I love these authors. Let me know what you all think. #HGPBC #horrorgoespostalbookclub @TheReadingMermaid @jillannjohn @InBooksILive @MaleficentBookDragon

sorry the image was cut off. I still stink at making collages. Let me know if you need clarification

doing some reading at the beach after my friend went somewhere when I fell asleep. Count for the day: 2 dolphin pods, 0 sharks

oh, @AmyG everything is so perfect!!! And I adored all the post-its on everything. Jack just grabbed the tea infuser 🤣 You are filling my lack of Ann Rule and I am so.going to make creepy notes with the stamp! And the serial killers caring book! I just can't get over everything. You are the best! #itscriminalbookswap @JenlovesJT47

I'm in! If I'm not too late. US only please.
#horrorgoespostalbookclub @ReadingMermaid

1. Thor. Always Thor. I think you all know that about me by now.
2. That depends on who I'm recommending books to. Mostly Dan Jones or Lev Grossman
3. British Isles and Ireland
4. One and a half.
5. on it!

Since I got tagged! And I'm mostly back.
1. This is hard. Maybe Red Riding Wolf. Maybe the (pre-Disney) Little Mermaid.
2. The Wolf from Red Riding Hood. come on, you knew it was going to be a wolf, right?
3. The Company of Wolves (based on Angela Carter's story, directed by Neil Jordan)
4. I am tagging anyone who still hasn't played! Thanks @Jess_Franzino @JenlovesJT47 #TuesdayTidbits

I was very much looking forward to this book. I loved the plot and characters. I certainly didn't care it was darkBut something about it was just off for me. I think it was that I found the translation somewhat stilted in places. I know it wasn't life events because the freelance I did during this time was great. I know others loved it entirely so this is a me thing. #novelandteabookclub @LazyDays @mdm139 @Schlinkles

@mdm139 you have outdone yourself! Everything in here is wonderful! I'm sure my husband will be thrilled with the spices (he does all the cooking). Ellie is thrilled with the packing. Jack is asleep but he loves boxes. I'm sorry it took me forever to get this up, but it's been busy for a vacation! #litsybookandteaswap @LazyDays @Schlinkles

Good news! Eleanor is ok! She has some soft tissue damage (she also got her neck closed in sliding closet doors two days ago) so we have some painkillers for her. She also developed a fever and a seriously runny nose, so she's also just sick. Although if the fever doesn't come down over the weekend, that could be a problem. But there will be no more cat problems. Here, earlier in the week.

1. Taking kitten to the vet. 😢 LARP tomorrow. And I'm on vacation. We aren't sure what the matter is with Eleanor. She is not herself today and she was accidentally stepped on yesterday. She's moving fine, eating, drinking, and using the box. Brother is being quite protective.
2. both
3. born and raised
4. blond
5. hi all.
#friyay @jesshowbooks

Hi Marcus, it's great to get to know you! Fans of the All Souls Trilogy will love this one. We get to know Marcus's mortal life and his life as a baby vampire (new second fave character: Fanny/Freyja). We also get continuing adventures of Diana, Matthew, and the twins, including one of my favorite lines of dialogue, which is a spoiler, so I will remain quiet. Pub date: Sept 18

Tana French has done it again. And of course she has. This one is not part of the Dublin Murder Squad series--it is a complete standalone. It's told from the point of view of a young man present at a family gathering when a skull is found in a wych elm. So that's a problem. I really don't want to say anything else so the story can unfold for everyone like it did for me. Guys, it totally distracted me from pet death. Pub date is Oct. 9

The granddaddy of true crime books, described by Capote as a nonfiction novel. I found it both of its time and ahead of its time in the way it handled the shooters, especially Smith. This in no way took anything away from the tragedy of what happened to the Clutters. I know that I read true crime in part for the why and this was one of the first to truly give us that through author interaction with the criminals.

The book is excellent but we aren't here for that. This weekend we got kittens! Top is Jack, for Calico Jack Rackham, and bottom is Eleanor, for the most awesome queen. They are holy terrors, just over 2 months (born April 10). I will report in on the books very soon.

I know many of you loved Sean pics of my giant ridiculous cat. Yesterday afternoon he suddenly started panting, jumped off the sofa, wobbled over to the bedroom doorway, collapsed, and let out a hideous yowl. Then he went into the bedroom and. cried again and lost control of his bowels. We rushed him to the vet. The tests found nothing except low heart rate and bp. He died this morning. He was only 7. We are devastated. Hug your pets today.

Yeah, I said I would be MIA. I'm waiting for my bus and there is no way I could resist based on the first two questions!
1. Pirates (I think that's a given)
2. Thor. ALWAYS THOR
3. Ramen. I dislike rice. I know.
4. I have tried to be multilingual with the following: French, Latin, German, Anglo-Saxon, Irish. None have stuck long beyond the time I studied them
5. both

I'm going to be MIA starting Thursday for about 3 weeks. I'll try to get some time in on my commute but I may just devote that to reading I'll fall behind on. I have 2 amazing but tight proofreads coming up. The new Tana French and the new Deborah Harkness. I will be tired but happy. I'll fill you all in.

I don't know if this has been posted yet but Saturday is World Eleanor Oliphant Day! Share posts on Viking and Penguin social media with #EleanorOliphantIsCompletelyFine Seems there will be some events and surprises at random bookstores

And there was also this. You need the whole image to really get that tingly feeling #freakyfriends

Good morning #freakyfriends This happened on Twitter. I am dying.

Spreading the word about the #itstrulycriminalswap ! Sign up ends June 12. Go to @JenlovesJT47 's page for the sign up survey! #ssgdm!

1. There aren't any. I will always finish a book I start, even if I have to put it down for a while. I always come back and finish. I'm obsessive that way.
2. tea or popcorn, depending on mood
3. Byron: Child of Passion, Fool of Fame by Benita Eisler
4. @littlefrogling (if you want to play)
#TuesdayTidbits @JenlovesJT47

Good morning #freakyfriends ! The latest Pounded in the Butt podcast is up and I'm once again hysterical. Thank the gods for headphones. #LitsyAfterDark

Another real life friend has joined! Say hi to @littlefrogling ! So happy to see you here!!!!

My real life friend @Jess_Franzino has joined us!!!! Everyone make her welcome!

I have so many feelings about this book. I was strongly reminded of The Burning of Bridget Cleary. Everything about this book seemed tailor made for me. It is the story of a boy thought to be a changeling. Kent captures pre-Famine Irish village perfectly. I can't praise this one enough. #novelandteabookclub @mdm139 @LazyDays @Schlinkles

About four times a year, we get a list of books and can order 7 from that list for free. Two from this pile are gifts (at least--many of them are already downloaded through our company's eReader).

So much tea! So many snacks! I am set. A certain photobomber likes the smell of cinnamon. Thank you @mdm139 ! I cannot wait to dig into this one. Mine will be going out Monday. #novelandteabookclub @Schlinkles @LazyDays
@SkeletonKey @TheKidUpstairs