October Wrap Up!

📚 October Wrap Up!📚 Oct. Reads - 39 = 5🌟 reads, 6 = 4🌟reads, 0 = 3🌟reads, 0 = 2🌟reads & 1 = 1🌟reads for a total of 46 Books read in Oct! Total Books on 2018 Favorites List = 43! Total Books Read in 2018 = 457 Books YAY! 🎉

Hallowe'en Party (Hercule Poirot #39)

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Hallowe'en Party (Hercule Poirot #39) by Agatha Christie

This is the 39th book in the Hercule Poirot series and I have to say I think it is the most popular. The book starts with a Halloween party for some kids and one comes up dead with her head pushed down into the apple bobbing tub. Hercule Poirot is on the case! I highly recommend this book as well as the series to everyone. This is an amazing read in the Autumn/Halloween season.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

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Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

This is the second book in the Green Town series. The Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has came to Green Town. Two young boys are excited and drawn to the show to see the most beautiful woman in the world. Thousands of Mirrors and things nightmares are made of. Creepy carnivals are always my favorite. I do recommend this book especially during the Autumn/Halloween season.

Dandelion Wine

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Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

I really loved this book. It's story was just magical for me. The book is about a young boy, coming of age. Friends, a lonely killer, a young witch trapped in wax and so much more. I do not want to go into the story more as it is a short read. I highly recommend this to everyone. This is one of the author's books I really loved.

Scream and Scream Again!

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Scream and Scream Again! by R.L.Stine & Mystery Writers of America

OMG I just loved this anthology of spookiness! This book is twenty short stories that either start or end with a scream. Of course, I have my favorite stories but all of them are very well done and great for kids of all ages. The book is filled with lots of creepy stories that are very unique and creative. I highly recommend it to everyone especially during the Autumn/Halloween season.

The Clumsy Ghost and Other Spooky Tales

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The Clumsy Ghost and Other Spooky Tales by Alastair Jessiman & Others

This is a spooky anthology of seven ghostly stories. I just loved them! They are great for all ages. I really enjoyed the Clumsy Ghost story. This is an amazing read for the Autumn/Halloween season. I highly recommend it.

Rebecca

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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Of course, this is not my first time reading Rebecca but I wanted to revisit this world as it has been a long time since I last had. I just love this book. I could go into a very long discussion on how I feel about this book and how things that happened in my life has helped me better understand the character's thoughts and actions but I will just say that it is a very powerful story and I can't recommend it more. The story follows a young girl who meets and marries a rich older man who is newly widowed. Being the second Mrs de Winter, the young girl feels haunted by the first Mrs de Winter, Rebecca. I do not want to go into the story more. This is just one of those books that will always be a classic Must Read. I highly recommend it.

Perfect Ten

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Perfect Ten by L. Philips

I really enjoyed that the setting was in Athens, Ohio and the character's love for Donkey Coffee because I love it too! The story followed Sam and his struggles finding a new guy to date which I really didn't understand because Athens is a huge college town - Ohio University. Anyway, Sam and his friends decide to do a spell to find the perfect guy for Sam and I have to say that I really wish the author would of pulled in some of the historical haunting aspects of Athens in that it is one of the most haunted in Ohio. Sam soon finds out that the perfect ten is not all that it's cracked up to be. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I do recommend it. It was a fun read.

450!

📚🎉 I am doing the Happy Happy Book Dance YAY! 450 Books Read This Year So Far YAY! Can't wait to read more! Here I come 500! 🎉📚

The Distance Between Us

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The Distance Between Us by Kasie West

As always, 5 stars! I just love Kasie West books. They are so much fun to read and always leave a smile on your face. This story follows Caymen, a young girl that lives with her mom and runs a Doll Shop. One day Xander, a young guy who is the son of a rich family comes into the store to pick up a doll for his grandma and that is when the sparks fly. I do not want to go into this story more as to not spoil it but I will say that Caymen will soon find out that there is more to her than she knows. I highly recommend this book as well as all Kasie West books.

Lola And The Boy Next Door (Anna And The French Kiss #2)

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Lola And The Boy Next Door (Anna And The French Kiss #2) by Stephanie Perkins

Such a cute contemporary read. The book follows Lola, a young girl who loves to dress up in costumes and spend time with her friends and boyfriend Max who is a rock star until that one day when the Bell twins move back to town and Lola must face Cricket, her first love. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but it is a very fun read and I highly recommend it. 

The Spellbook Of Katrina Van Tassel

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The Spellbook Of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo

(note... This book made it to my 2018 Favorites List)

First, let me be honest and say that I really didn't want to read this book because The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is one of my all time favorite books and so I was very hesitant about reading this book but OMG I am so very glad I did! This book blew me away it was so good! The author's writing is spellbinding in which it pulls you so deep in the story that you are right there as everything happens. The character building is so good it is beyond belief. The author gave all the characters life and I am amazed! Ichabod Crane came to life in this book and I felt more connected to him and his character than ever before. This book is a "Must Read"! I highly recommend this book to everyone and I have to say that this book made it to my 2018 Favorites List and I hope to get a physical copy of the book soon so it can live on my Forever Shelf.   

Fahrenheit 451

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Of course, this is not the first time I have read Fahrenheit 451 but I wanted to re-read this book as it has been a very long time since I have. I am adding this book to my 2018 Favorites List because it is still one of the greatest books I have read in my life. If you have not read it, then please do. It is a Must Read! This book follows Guy Montag, who is a fireman in a futuristic dystopian world that not only bans books but burns them when found. I am not going into the story more as to not spoil it but I can't recommend this book enough. 

The Lost Sisters (The Folk Of The Air #1.5)

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The Lost Sisters (The Folk Of The Air #1.5) by Holly Black

I really love Holly Black's writing style. It flows like a magical song and it envelopes the reader, pulling them in. I just love it. This novella is told from Taryn's POV which explains her actions in the first book. I can't wait for The Wicked King! I highly recommend this book as well as the series.

Unwind

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Unwind by Neal Shusterman

Oh how I loved this story! I can not wait to get to the next book. This is the first book in the Unwind Dystology and it follows three young kids that are trying hard to escape their fate. In this futuristic dystopian world, it is legal to "unwind" a child ages 13 -18, which basically means the parents or state gives the right to chop the kids up and donate all the parts. These kids are just trying to stay alive until after their 18th birthday. After that, the state is not permitted to "unwind" them. This book is amazing and I highly recommend it.

Animal Farm

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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Of course, this is not the first time I have read Animal Farm but it had been a long time so I wanted to re-read it. This is a short story about a farmer that has became lazy and thus the animals on the farm have suffered and even starved. The animals decide to overtake the farm with the lead of pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, to rid themselves of the corrupted humans. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it. With power sometimes comes corruption.

A Room Away From The Wolves

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A Room Away From The Wolves by Nova Ren Suma

When I got to the end of this book, I realized that everything I thought I knew I didn't and things were totally different. The only way I can describe this book is that it is about a young girl called Bina. Her mother left her father due to domestic violence and got involved with another man. This man had two daughters that hated Bina and mentally and physically abused her all the time. Bina escaped to Katherine House, a place her mother told her about as she grew up and how wonderful it was to live there. At the Katherine House, Bina met a Monet and quickly developed a bond with her and things in the house were not as they seem. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it and I highly recommend it. It was an awesomely atmospheric magical book.

Murder In The Mews (Hercule Poirot #18)

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Murder In The Mews (Hercule Poirot #18) by Agatha Christie

This is the 18th book in the Hercule Poirot series and also a book of different cases in the Mews. Hercule Poirot is again helping solve murder investigations all with lots of twists and turns. You never know who done it until the very end. I highly recommend this book as well as the series.

Agatha Raisin And The Walkers Of Dembley (Agatha Raisin Mystery #4)

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Agatha Raisin And The Walkers Of Dembley (Agatha Raisin Mystery #4) by M.C. Beaton

This is the 4th book in the Agatha Raisin series and I just loved it. Agatha is back from her 6 month job and decides to join the others in the town that started walking to get in shape. Of course, there is a murder and a mystery to solve. I just love these books and highly recommend them to everyone loves a cozy mystery.

To Be Honest

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To Be Honest by Maggie Ann Martin

This book made me think of personal relationships that I have in my life that are similar. The story follows Savannah. Her Mom participated in a tv reality show for losing weight and has developed an eating disorder trying to keep the weight off for post tv interviews and her sister is off to college leaving her alone to deal with everything. Savvy meets a new guy at school named George and that is all I am going to say to not spoil the book. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend the book to everyone.

A Very Expanse Of Sea

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A Very Large Expanse Of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

Most of the time, I try to steer clear of books with political or religious elements due to differing beliefs but I really wanted to read this book and I am glad I did. The story follows Shirin, a young muslim girl who is dealing with issues of hate and prejudice after 9/11. Shirin is angry and has a problem trusting anyone after moving to her new home and school until she meets Ocean. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I do recommend it.

Pride

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Pride by Ibi Zoboi

When I found out about this book, I was really excited. A culturally diverse Pride and Prejudice retelling is definitely a book I wanted to read since I am a true fan of Jane Austen. This book was not for me at all. I never DNF a book because I always hope it gets better but I must say I really wanted to put this book down many times throughout the book but I didn't. I did not like the main character, Zuri, at all. It wasn't pride that she had. It was hate for anyone not like her and her family. I really try hard to stay away from such negativity and prejudices so I have to say that I could not recommend this book.    

Book Love

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Book Love by Debbie Tung

(note... This book made it to my 2018 Favorites List)

First let me thank Netgalley for an advanced digital reader copy. Next let me say, OMG this graphic novel made it to my 2018 Favorites List! This book is Me! This book describes Me! This is just how I feel about books and everything about them. If you love to read, you "Must Read" this book. I can not recommend it more. This is for all the book lovers and fangirls/fanboys in the world! The story of books is amazing as well as the illustrations!

Truly, Devious

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Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson

OMG the Cliffhanger! This book has everything I just love. A boarding school. A mystery with twists and turns. An exploration of the past and of course a murder to solve. The story follows Stevie, a young girl accepted to Ellingham Academy for her interest in crime and especially the cold case of founder Albert Ellingham. Mr Ellingham's wife and daughter were kidnapped, the wife's body was found but they never did find the daughter. Everyone from that time was dead but who is writing new riddles and committing murder? I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I do recommend this book and I can not wait to read the next one.

Meddling Kids

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Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

As a loving fan of Scooby Doo, I was so excited for this book. I can honestly say I really enjoyed this book other than what happened to the Peter character (Fred). I really wish it was the whole gang back together. I don't want to go into the story as not to spoil it but I will say that the story is very unique and creative. The gang goes back to Blyton Hills, as adults, to investigate the last case they thought they solved back in 1977. I did love the supernatural aspect to the story line and so I do recommend it to everyone who loves a twisty who done it.

Agatha Raisin and The Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin Mystery #03)

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Agatha Raisin and The Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin Mystery #03) by M.C. Beaton

This is the 3rd book in the Agatha Raisin series and OMG I just loved this book. It continues to follow Agatha in her new town as she smitten by her handsome neighbor, James. Agatha finds out that James is fond of gardening and is entering the town competition and of course Agatha is entering as well even though she is not a gardener. As the contest grows near, someone wrecks all the gardens and someone is found dead. That is when the adventure of mystery solving begins. I highly recommend this book as well as the series.

The Vicious Vet (Agatha Raisin Mystery #02)

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The Vicious Vet (Agatha Raisin Mystery #02) by M.C. Beaton

This is the 2nd book in the Agatha Raisin series and it continues to follow Agatha in her new town. In this book, Agatha gets a kitty and takes him to the vet which she finds a very attractive man and that every woman in town is smitten by him until he is found dead and that is when the adventure to find the killer begins. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it for all cozy mystery lovers.

The Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin Mystery #01)

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The Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin Mystery #01) by M.C. Beaton

This is the 1st book in the Agatha Raisin series and OMG I just fell in love with all of the characters. I love the sassy Agatha as she retires from her PR job and finally gets the cottage she always wanted in the small cozy town of Carsely. Agatha wants to fit right in so she enters the baking contest but of course she doesn't bake so she buys the quiche. After the contest, the judge dies. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book. I will be continuing on with the series because I just love a nice mystery with English charm.

Agatha's First Case (Agatha Raisin Mystery #0.5)

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Agatha's First Case (Agatha Raisin Mystery #0.5) by M.C. Beaton

This short story is the beginning of the Agatha Raisin series and I just love it. The story follows Agatha Raisin, a young woman starting over after leaving her drunken husband. Agatha meets Brian and thus her PR career begins. I really enjoy the writing style as it reminds me of a modern day Agatha Christie. I highly recommend this book as well as the series if you love a cozy mystery.

Campfire

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Campfire by Shawn Sarles

(note... This book made it to my 2018 Favorites List)

I just love all of the James Patterson Presents books and I really loved this book! This book made it to my 2018 Favorites List because it was the best Campfire story I have ever heard! The book follows Maddie, her extended family and friends as they go on their camping trip. The guide, Caleb, the young guy Maddie has a crush on, tells them that when you tell a ghost story during a full moon it will come true. That is when things start to get creepy as if the story is coming true. I do not want to go into this story more as to not spoil it but this is a OMG MUST READ especially during the Autumn/Halloween season or Camping time during the summer months. I highly recommend this book. I hope to see more books from this author!

People Like Us

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People Like Us by Dana Mele

I really loved this book. The story is a twisty mystery that follows Kay, a young girl at Bates Boarding School. Kay was sent to the school after her brother died as her family was having problems dealing with his death and now a young girl at the school turns up dead. Kay is sent an email from the dead girl making it clear that if she does not solve the riddles and make things right by outing her friends  that the program would disclose Kay's deepest secret to everyone. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I will say that this book is a Must Read. I highly recommend it.

The Dark Descent Of Elizabeth Frankenstein

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The Dark Descent Of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White

I am a huge Mary Shelley fan and so I had mixed feelings about whether to read this book or not BUT I did and I am so very glad. It is close to the story but done in Elizabeth's POV and it worked out fantastic. Very unique and creative. I am not going to go into the story much because if you do not know the story of Frankenstein then you best go read that first.  I will say that the ending was so amazing that I was screaming out I need more! I would love to see another book featuring Mary. I just loved her character. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

2018 #Spookathon Finished! YAY!

2018 #Spookathon Finished! YAY! I can't wait til next year!

The Brain Eaters Bible

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The Brain Eater's Bible by J. D. McGhoul & Pat Kilbane

This book is definitely a fun book to read for all zombie fans. It has lots of illustrations and pictures helping the new zombie learn the walking dead life. I read this book for the 2018 #Spookathon and it really was an awesome read for the Autumn/Halloween season. I highly recommend it.

Haunting The Deep (How To Hang A Witch #2)

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Haunting The Deep (How To Hang A Witch #2) by Adriana Mather

This is the 2nd book in the How to Hang a Witch series and I do hope there will be more. I just loved this book as well as the first. The story continues to follow Samantha Mather and her friends as they continue to make magic. Samantha is visited by yet another spirit, a little girl that died on the Titanic and that sets off the adventure. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I have to say that I was so happy to see Elijah again YAY! I highly recommend this book as well as the series. I hope to read more from this author in the near future. I read this book for the 2018 #Spookathon

Maggie Dewdrop: The Feather of Flight

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Maggie Dewdrop: The Feather of Flight by G. Wayne Mello

I won a digital copy of this book in a giveaway and I just loved it. It was such a cute and fun book to read. I really loved the illustrations. They were breath taking. The story follows a little mouse that was adopted by a family of bats that live high up in the tree. The little mouse wants to fly like the bats and thus makes a wish upon the double stars. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book to everyone of all ages. It is too sweet of a story to pass up.

Moby Dick

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Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Moby Dick was first published on 10/18/1851 so I had to read this book for the 2018 #Spookathon Of course, this is not the first time I have read Moby Dick but it has been a very long time ago and I felt it was time for me to revisit this seafarer's world. This story is far more than just an obsessed madman trying to kill a whale for revenge, it is a world of whales and whaling. The book goes into everything about sperm whales. How every part of the whale was used and how it was needed by consumers in that time period. Lots of things has changed regarding whaling, but this is a most interesting read that brings you back to 1851. This is a book that is a "Must Read" not only because it is a classic but it is an adventure that you will feel proud that you accomplished reading it. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Death On The Nile (Hercule Poirot #17)

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Death On The Nile (Hercule Poirot #17) by Agatha Christie

This is the 17th book in the Hercule Poirot series and I read it for the #Spookathon 2018. I have to say that in this book, I guessed who the killer was before the end of the book YAY! I just loved this story. It follows Hercule Poirot while he was on his holiday in Egypt and of course where ever he goes death is soon to follow. I really loved the setting in this book, a boat on the Nile. Poirot finds out that a newly wed couple in on his trip and how upset they are because they are being stalked by his ex fiance and her ex best friend. I don't want to go into the story as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book as well as the series to everyone who loves a "who done it".

#Spookathon 2018

#Spookathon 2018

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Holy Moly! What a Book! This story reminded me of a very complex Agatha Christie novel and I just loved it. The story follows Aiden Bishop and he wakes up in another person's body and comes to find out that he has to solve the case on who wants to kill Evelyn Hardcastle. So each day he will wake up in a different body and try to gather clues on who wants her dead. 8 days to figure it out or he can not escape. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to everyone who loves a "who done it". I read this book for #Spookathon 2018!

The Warden's Daughter

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The Warden's Daughter by Jerry Spinelli

What a cute story. I just loved it. This book is set in the 1950's and it follows a little girl named Cammie who is the warden's daughter and lives in the Hancock County Prison. She likes to go into the yard and talk with the female prisoners as well as spending time with her friends. Cammie lost her mom when she was a baby and is in need for a mother's affection so she tries to find it in the trust prisoner that works in her home as the housekeeper. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but it is a sweet coming of age story and the ending is OMG. I highly recommend this book to everyone of all ages.

Broken Things

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Broken Things by Lauren Oliver

(note... This book made it to my 2018 Favorites List)

This was such an amazing read. I really enjoyed it! The story is about three girls that become obsessed with a story called The Way Into Lovelorn, which is a magical world, and one of them is found dead. Everyone believes that Mia and Brynn, the two surviving girls, were the killers and everyone in town hates them. Brynn becomes a recluse as her mom orders everything online and hoards it all and Mia checks herself in and out of rehab facilities. On the anniversary of Summer's death, Brynn decides to investigate, with Mia's help, what really happened the night Summer died. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I have to say that you will never guess "who did it". I highly recommend this to everyone that loves the twists and turns of a great mystery.

That's Not What Happened

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That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger

OH how I just loved this book! The story follows Lee and other survivors after a school shooting massacre. Lee's friend Sarah was one killed in the shooting and it comes out that Sarah stood up to the shooter regarding her faith in God and became a martyr but it is not true and Lee needs to set things straight even if it will cost her and her family everything as it did when Kellie, the real girl who stood up to the shooter, tried to tell them the truth. This is a very unique and creative story and I highly recommend it to everyone.

I Was Born For This

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I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman

As a fangirl for many fandoms, I really appreciated this book but I have to be honest and say that I did not realize that it would have such religious undertones. The story follows Angel and her obsession with a boy band called Ark. Her and her online friend Juliet meet up for the first time to go to the concert and let me just say that obsessions for anything are never good. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I will say that things are not always as they seem. I do recommend this book. 

The Witch Of Willow Hall

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The Witch Of Willow Hall by Hester Fox

WoW! I just loved this story. It was very uniquely creative and kept true to the period. It follows Lydia, the middle sister of three, and her family as they are forced to move from Boston to a New Oldbury due to rumors and gossip regarding her and bizarre events surrounding her. As the family settles in Willow Hall, the strange occurrences follow and Lydia comes to realize that there is more to her than what she knows. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I will say that this is a "Must Read" for the Autumn/Halloween season. It is full of ghosts, witchcraft, sibling rivalry, love and even death. I highly recommend this book to everyone. 

Sawkill Girls

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Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand

I need to say one thing first about this book... OMG I need MORE! You can't just end it like that OMG! This book is an amazing read! Very unique and creative. It follows 3 girls, Marion, Zoey & Val and all the monstrously thrilling things that happen on the island of Sawkill Rock. I do not want to go into the story as to not spoil it but let me just say that this is a "Must Read" for the Autumn/Halloween season. The characters have different story lines that come together in a most creepy way. I highly recommend the book! 

What If It's Us

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What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera

(note... This book made it to my 2018 Favorites List)

This was one of my most anticipated book releases this year and OMG I just loved it and I knew I would because I really enjoy all of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera's books. The story follows Arthur, a high school junior spending his summer in New York with his family and working an internship, and Ben who is a New York native that is spending his summer in summer school. These two meet by a chance encounter outside the post office and OMG the story is one you can not put down. I do not want to go into the story more to not spoil it for others but I will say that I really hope that one day we will be able to revisit these characters in another book *hint hint! I highly recommend it to everyone!

Dumb Witness (Hercule Poirot #16)

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Dumb Witness (Hercule Poirot #16) by Agatha Christie

This is the 16th book in the Hercule Poirot series and OMG it is just as good as the other books. It follows Hercule Poirot as he gets a letter from a woman that was old and when he tries to contact her, he finds that she has died. So he is on the case to find out "who did it". This book has a very nice twist at the end that I found delightful. I highly recommend this book as well as the series. 

Small Spaces

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Small Spaces by Katherine Arden

This is definitely a "Must Read" book for Autumn/Halloween season! I just loved this story. It was unique and creative and I hope to see more like it. It follows Olly, a little girl that lost her father and have found an escape into books. One day she finds a woman in the woods crying over a book that she must destroy but instead Olly steals it from her and that is when the creepy stuff starts to happen. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but this book is so amazing I highly recommend it to everyone.

Baby Teeth

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Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

WoW! Ok let me be honest about this book. When I first received an ARC, I didn't want to read it because I knew it was going to scare me to death. OMG I am so glad I read this book. It was so awesome! I hope there is going to be another book! I need to know what happens next! The story follows a family. Suzette is the mom, Hannah is the daughter that hates her mom and the father works out of the home so he doesn't see Hannah's bizarre behavior. Let me be perfectly honest and say that this little girl needed a spanking from just about day one lol. No seriously, this little girl has a lot of mental issues and wants her mom dead so she can have daddy's full attention and all to herself. I am not going into the story more as to not spoil it but OMG this is a "Must Read" especially during the Autumn/Halloween season. It is really creepy but I highly recommend it to everyone.