Book Talk discussion

Ever read this one?

Stumbled across it when I was organizing my books today.

Island Of The Forbidden by Hunter Shea. When I started it I didn't know it was part of a set. It's really good so now I'm going to have to track down the first two parts lol.

I'm a little over halfway into it and it's great. I love ghost stories lol.

Kealan wrote: "Reading THE PILO FAMILY CIRCUS by Will Elliot."

I loved Pilo! (I also found the author's bio to be very interesting and enlightening. He went through a LOT while writing Pilo. To me, that added another whole level to the story.)

So what did you end up thinking of The Martian? Just in general terms, since I'm still reading it.

Kealan wrote: "Four stars, Charlene. Here's my (non-spoiler) review:

"It's a cliche to label a survival story "a triumph of the human spirit", but in this case, it's absolutely appropriate. And while some may fi..."

Ha! I just returned here to say that I read your review. (Thanks for taking the time to post it here, just the same.) That bodes well for me. Even though it is a little too science-y for me at times, I can't help but continue on. I'm rooting for Mark Watney!!

Reading

I've just finished The Green Man by Kingsley Amis It's a very good ghost story, and also incredibly funny. It starts off more Fawlty Towers than Hell House, before darkening the mood considerably.

Currently reading Tribesmen by Adam Cesare and The Wolf's Hour by Robert McCammon.

Reading The Dark Side of the Road: A Country House Murder Mystery with a Supernatural Twist

McCammon! I'm so excited for his new book I can't even tell you.

I'm currently reading The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by Lovecraft.

I am currently reading The Haunting of Willow Tree Court by Jennifer Adele.

I'm reading Ravenous Ghosts. I really like your introductions to each story, Kealan. Very enlightening!

I read MEMORY LANE.

Jotted down some thoughts about it....

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

You're welcome.

Can't wait for NIGHT FALLS ON MEMORY LANE!

I just reread Greg McLean and Aaron Sterns' WOLF CREEK: ORIGIN (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...) and was totally blown away. I loved learning about Mick's backstory after seeing the movies, and am a huge fan of Aaron's writing. I'm also curious as to how the process of co-writing a novel like that works--I'm anxious to pick Aaron's brain about that. It was an excellent story, and I highly recommend it to any and all fans of horror fiction.

I just started THE WOLF IN WINTER

Nice, Jon! :)

Yes, it is! :)

Finishing up Vostok by Steve Alten then on to Jagger by Kristopher Rufty

Hello, Kealan! I just stopped by to let you know that we have a buddy read of KIN going over in the Horror Aficionados group, in case you are interested in seeing how readers react to your work, or maybe if you wanted to stop by and say hey. If not, that's fine too.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

EXTINCTION EDGE by Nick Smith - great series.

The Cormorant, Stephen Gregory. :)

Kimberly wrote: "The Cormorant, Stephen Gregory. :)"

YAY!!!! :)

Charlene wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "The Cormorant, Stephen Gregory. :)"

YAY!!!! :)"

I already started...couldn't help myself. (And Amazon just shipped my copy of the WOODWITCH). I should just start shopping on your shelves, Char...... ;)

Kimberly wrote: "Charlene wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "The Cormorant, Stephen Gregory. :)"

YAY!!!! :)"

I already started...couldn't help myself. (And Amazon just shipped my copy of the WOODWITCH). I should just sta..."

I'm telling you, I think you will LOVE them both, but most especially this one. :)

Understood! I'm sure it will be a hit. :)

Will do, Kealan. Thanks! :)

Children of Chaos by Greg F. Gifune.

OldFisben wrote: "Children of Chaos by Greg F. Gifune."

Awesome. I'm reading Midnight Solitaire by Greg Gifune.

The Demonologist by Andrew Pyper

i finished reading THE REVENANT by Christopher Punke, based on the real life of mountain man Hugh Glass, mauled horribly by a grizzly bear and left behind for dead by his camerades, Hugh CRAWLS for vengeance! this book is short, like a footnote of a Larry MacMurtry epic, but thats ok. a rip snorting adventure ! ... next, this novella i keep reading ghood things about , WHITE by Tim Lebbon

The Lottery and Other Stories
by Shirley Jackson

THE PRESENCE by David B. Silva.

Island Life by William Meikle

Wakening the Crow, Stephen Gregory.

Kimberly wrote: "Wakening the Crow, Stephen Gregory."

Yeah, some Stephen Gregory is always fun. Especially old Oliver Gooch. :)

I'm reading Whitstableby Stephen Volk and Red Equinox by Douglas Wynne.

Charlene wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Wakening the Crow, Stephen Gregory."

Yeah, some Stephen Gregory is always fun. Especially old Oliver Gooch. :)

I'm reading Whitstableby Stephen Volk and [book:Red..."

I was just looking at Red Equinox the other day...

Just finished Through a Mirror, Darkly.
Awesome read, so I'm now reading Things Slip Through.

Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Jon Recluse wrote: "Just finished Through a Mirror, Darkly.
Awesome read, so I'm now reading Things Slip Through."

I just bought these two--received them in the mail last week. (Jon hasn't disappointed me yet with his recommendations) ;)

I've only just 'discovered' The Rats by James Herbert!:) I should have read this tears ago.

John wrote: "I've only just 'discovered' The Rats by James Herbert!:) I should have read this tears ago."

What fun! :)

THE DARK was my first Herbert book. Made me an instant fan.

I don't think I've read that one yet, but I believe I have it here somewhere. :)

I'd be up for a buddy read. I haven't reread it in a while. :)

I probably wouldn't be able to until the end of August. :(
If that's okay, I would be up for that!

Kealan wrote: "THE DARK was terrifying."

I'm excited to check it out. :)

Charlene wrote: "I probably wouldn't be able to until the end of August. :(
If that's okay, I would be up for that!"

Works for me. Let me know when you're ready.

Charlene wrote: "I don't think I've read that one yet, but I believe I have it here somewhere. :)"

The Dark is excellent. James Herbert at his best!

Kealan wrote: "I just bought NYCTOPHOBIA by Christopher Fowler. I loved a lot of his earlier stuff, so I'm excited to see what he does with the haunted house trope."

I read and enjoyed Hell Train, but that's my only experience of Christopher Fowler. Anything you'd particularly recommend, Kealan?