Paranormal Missouri: Show Me Your Monsters

  Paranormal Missouri: Show Me Your Monsters by Jason Offut

Pages: 160 

Rating: 4 out of 5

As we approach the Halloween season, do you wonder where you might find some ghosts or other paranormal activity? This book has all sorts of suggestions throughout the state of Missouri. From lonely cemeteries and abandoned buildings to a secret UFO base in Jefferson City. Come explore the unusual side of your state. 

The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2)

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2019

I love all the new layers that appear and are exposed in the second book. Plus, I think that I missed some of the small moments in this book, particularly with Adam and Ronan. It's really easy to brush right by those understated interactions when you have no idea where things are headed with the broader storyline of the series. So I overlooked small interactions in the past that I now know were/are part of something bigger and worth paying attention to.

Pages: 439

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
I feel sure these characters are my neighbors and friends, for despite their issues and strife, I desperately want to be a part of their world, preferably within their inner-circle. This second novel was equally fascinating, and I can’t wait for the third! I listened to the audiobook which is superb. Something about the setting of this book makes me want to say words like superb, and it would be quite sufficient as a word choice and not at all pretentious, especially if I eased it out with a gentle Henrietta accent.

I highly recommend this series. You will appreciate the unexpected nature of these stories, as well as the carefully woven mysteries and gentle uncovering of truths.

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2019

It was such a pleasure to revisit these old friends and make them new again. Also, my perspective on some aspects of this story seems to shift a bit as I age, so I love how that makes the story just a bit different every time I revisit it.

The Raven Boys continue to charm me, even though the majority of them could never be called charming. Will Patton's narration for the audiobook is beyond stellar, and I can't read these in print anymore. I have to listen to the Audible version, because Patton has become such an inherent element to the atmosphere of this story that I cannot accept it any other way at this point. It's audio perfection.

Page: 409

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
Wow! I had no idea what this novel was about when I started, and it shocked me in a very good way. The concept is fascinating and unexpected. The characters are unique and surprising. Some of the plot twists blew my mind. It definitely took me to new and interesting places.

I listened to this on audiobook, and the reader is outstanding. I’m picky about being read out loud to, but I really enjoyed this audio. In fact, I think the excellent reading totally added to the overall experience. My favorite part of the story was the richness of the characters though. They were so captivating and strangely charming, even when they weren't necessarily being pleasant.

Hell House by Richard Matheson

Four people go into the Belesco House (commonly known as Hell House) to investigate the supposed haunting, but will they all come out alive? If the previous investigations are anything to go by...they won't.

This book has been on my horror to-read list for years and I finally got to it. You can definitely tell that it was written in the 70s, but it's effectively tense and creepy and kept me guessing on what would happen next. A must read if you are into the paranormal horror genre.

Rating 3.8/5
Pages: 301