It’s a Monday holiday for me — Columbus Day slash Indigenous Peoples Day. And the day I let my web hosting expire by accident — again!
When I logged on to renew my plan and balked at the price, I decided I’d look into cutting down on the monthly cost, especially since my blog doesn’t need much in the way of extras. Although I ended up being unable to access my blog most of the day, the money I’ll save over the next two years (before I forget need to renew again) makes it worth one day of aggravation.
Now, on to the books! Please let me know what you’re reading in the comments!
Currently Reading
Lessons by Ian McEwan
Both epic and intimate, the story of one man’s life across generations and historical upheavals, Lessons is a deeply affecting novel about love, loss, ambition, and resolution, from a modern master. – From the Publisher
This is a long book, but I think I’m going to finish it soon! It’s emotionally sterile, which I’m sure is intentional but also makes it harder to be invested in the story. I find myself wanting to know what all the other characters are doing and thinking, but the only thoughts and emotions we know are Roland Baines’ and he has serious issues.
It’s RIP (Readers Imbibing Peril) time again! The rest of my list all count towards the RIP XVII Challenge, “to enjoy books that could be classified as: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, or Supernatural.”
Whenafter by Terri Bruce
I’m reading Whenafter, the fourth book in the Afterlife series, in serial format by subscribing to author Terri Bruce’s Patreon.
Since the main chararacter, Irene, is a ghost who is stuck in a series of peril-filled afterlife scenarios, where she is in constant risk of dying if she weren’t already dead, I thought it would be suitable for RIP.
And, in the spirit of RIP XVII, check out the list of 31 October Halloween-themed Movies 2022 Terri is watching this month. #12 is one of my all-time favorite movies. (Hint: zombie comedy horror).
Currently Listening To
Publish and Perish by James Hynes
As chilling as the best of Edgar Allan Poe and bursting with fiendish humor, Publish and Perish features three tales from the not-so-hallowed halls of academia. Hailed as a “delightful collection of the ghostly and the ghastly” by the Austin Chronicle, these stories are brought to wicked life by Adam Gruper. — From the Publisher
The cover of the paperback edition is better:
Recently Listened To
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
read by Stephanie Racine
Not sure why I keep going back to these British first-person psychological suspense stories, but Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney might suck you in too. It’s actually set on Halloween, so it’s a good one for RIP.
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
(Macmillan, 2021) by Catriona Ward,
read by Christopher Ragland
“Ragland’s story is a discomforting listen that is difficult to pause.” – AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winning review
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is a darker, more nuanced, and much creepier story than Daisy Darker. It’s narrated by three different characters – each potentially more unreliable than the next – and the story they tell is extremely disturbing.
This post is linked to “It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?” hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. Check out the link-up party there for more book lists!
I’m glad you’ve found a better deal, I’ve always just stuck with the free WP account.
The Last House on Needless Street has great reviews.
Wishing you a great reading week
I have the no pay one, but sometimes adds show up on it. A downside. Good you got a cheaper deal. Everything is expensive. I doubt I could read an emotionally sterile book.
i’m reading a murder, and a kid’s book called A girl called corpse, and stolen focus by johann hari.