BOOK REVIEWS
The Talisman (by Stephen King and Peter Straub)
I first read The Talisman in 2018—and somehow remembered almost none of Jack Sawyer’s story. Rereading it now, ahead of the third book, I fell hard for this twelve-year-old on an impossible road, and even harder for Wolf. Not every mile of this long journey is equally alive, but the bond at the center of it stayed with me.
The Caretaker (by Marcus Kliewer)
I loved Marcus Kliewer’s debut, so I went into The Caretaker with high expectations. A desperate young woman takes a three-day caretaking job on the Oregon Coast and finds herself bound by strange “Rites” meant to keep something terrible contained. The house tour is deliciously eerie, the audiobook is excellent, and the mental-health threads almost saved it for me. The ending did not.
Chasing the Boogeyman (by Richard Chizmar)
When I first read the description for Richard Chizmar’s Chasing the Boogeyman, I was certain it would be a book I’d love. Unfortunately, my desire to like it far outweighed how much I actually…
The September House (by Carissa Orlando)
Periodically, I had been seeing favorable reviews for Carissa Orlando's The September House. I love a good haunted house story, especially one with an old, beautiful Victorian house at its…
Thinner (by Stephen King)
Thinner by Stephen King is the July selection for my Constant Reader book club. This was a reread for me. I'd seen the movie several times when it aired on television, most often during…
The Curse of Hester Gardens (by Tamika Thompson)
A few months ago, I was mesmerized by Tananarive Due’s remarkable novel, The Reformatory. The story and its characters left an indelible mark on me. Within an hour of finishing the book, I…
Pet Sematary (by Stephen King)
February’s Constant Reader book club selection is Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. It’s a reread for me, having first read it in 2019. The book is excellent, and I didn’t mind rereading it for book…
The Reformatory (by Tananarive Due)
I’ve been intrigued by Tananarive Due’s horror novel, The Reformatory, since its release in late 2023. The book’s popularity has surged over time, and Due’s own fame has grown as well. I’ve…
King Sorrow (by Joe Hill)
Joe Hill is easily one of my favorite authors. I’ve been a fan of his since he published Heart-Shaped Box. I’ll never forget the way that book caught my eye in the bookstore—I had to buy it.
As a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, I earn from qualifying purchases linked back to Amazon. Every penny earned allows me to blog about books and keeps this site running.