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brokehorrorfan · 3 months

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Richard Chizmar (Gwendy's Button Box, Chasing the Boogeyman) will publish Memorials in hardcover and e-book on October 22 via Gallery Books.

Set in 1983, the 448-page horror novel involves a group of students who encounter a supernatural terror while on a road trip through Appalachia. Read on for the full synopsis.

1983: Three students from a small college embark on a week-long road trip to film a documentary on roadside memorials for their American Studies class. The project starts out as a fun adventure with long stretches of empty road and nightly campfires where they begin to open up with one another. But as they venture deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, the atmosphere begins to darken. They notice more and more of the memorials feature a strange, unsettling symbol hinting at a sinister secret. Paranoia sets in when it appears they are being followed. Their vehicle is tampered with overnight and some of the locals appear to be anything but welcoming. Before long, the students can’t help but wonder if these roadside deaths were really random accidents…or is something terrifying at work here?

Pre-order Memorials by Richard Chizmar.

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deadpresidents · 1 month

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Also, Becky sticking her book in the White House library is top-notch publicity work. And Simon & Schuster will love me for pointing out that Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Girl (BOOK | KINDLE | AUDIO) is available from Gallery Books on March 26th!

(And WWE will love me for pointing out that WrestleMania XL takes place from Philadelphia on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th on Peacock!)

#Becky Lynch #White House #White House Library #President Biden #Joe Biden #Biden Administration #Becky Lynch at the White House #Saint Patrick's Day #Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Girl #Simon & Schuster #Gallery Books #WWE #Wrestling #Pro Wrestling #WrestleMania #WrestleMania XL

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brightbeautifulthings · 3 months

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The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman & Mark H. Harris

"Black horror's triumph is its ability to reflect more deeply on the ways in which Black history has been and continues to be Black horror. Black horror points a finger at evil because those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, just like those who forget the rules of horror are just plain doomed. When the twenty-four hour news cycle moves on to some Insta-influencer, and names like Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Atatiana Jefferson, and Botham Jean become fading memories for some, Black horror steps up to remind us that, like the vengeful dolls in Tales from the Hood, the past is never 'history.'"

Year Read: 2023

Rating: 4/5

Thoughts: It took me all damn year to read this book, through no fault of its own. I received an invitation from the publishers to read it through NetGalley, got about a third of the way through, and decided I couldn't take the kind of notes I wanted on my Kindle. By the time my ordered copy arrived, enough time had passed that it seemed best just to start over. Then cue the Great Summer Reading Slump of 2023! I refused to start over again, and it still took me until December to finish. May I reflect on this before I decide to accept nonfiction again, even if it is about horror. But then, as my favorite professor always liked to say, "Struggling is productive."

This is all no reflection on the book itself, which is an in-depth look at the history of Black horror cinema. I'm an avid horror fan, and I still learned a hell of a lot, including where to fill in the gaps in my viewing (although… I'm still probably going to skip Spider Baby (1967), sorry. Even my boyfriend, Lon Chaney Jr., can't make that sound appealing). Seriously, adding films to my watch list was some of the most fun of this book, and I've already started chipping away at those by continuing with The Purge series. I gave up after having lukewarm feelings about the first, but in a weird twist, the series actually gets so much better. I'm planning to watch Event Horizon (1997) and Spiral (2021) at some point too, among others.

The writers are incredibly knowledgeable about the topics, one a scholar in the field and the other having had a hand in a number of popular culture projects centered on horror film. I think this combination is what really sets this book apart from others of its kind and gives it a more unique voice. The two of them balance the in-depth theoretical and social commentary with witty, sardonic asides. Horror has a long history of going hand in hand with comedy (horror hosts like Svengoolie are case in point), and they go well together here. Despite the fears in the acknowledgements section that the book comes over "too complainy," I didn't get that impression in any sense. A critique by definition should be critical, and it is. It spares no feelings in calling out the hugely racist film industry which, despite major strides forward, still has a long way to go. However, it's also clear throughout that the writers really love the genre, and there are points of borderline gushing over films like Get Out (2017), which had a revolutionizing effect on social-political horror in general and Black horror specifically.

The chapters are neatly broken up by Top Lists on various topics, from Frequent Dier Awards and Terrible Hip-Hop Theme Songs From Horror Movies to 10 Horror Movies About Black-White Race Relations Not Named Get Out. These work better than the sometimes long lists of films inserted into paragraphs, and are often quite funny. The first half of the book is very strong on the history of Black horror film, even to the point of feeling a bit repetitive at times, which I think is a byproduct of the essay-ish/doctoral thesis quality of some of the chapters. (We can credit academia with a lot of things, but being concise is rarely one of them.) It expertly links Black horror trends with long-held racial stereotypes and charts the often dismal numbers of Black actors, actresses, writers, and directors in horror film, and the (again, often dismal) quality of that representation.

The second half dips into the intersection of Black women and Black LGBTQ+ representation, and it's not quite as comprehensive there. In part, this is because there just isn't as much rep out there to write about, but my sense is that this is more like an overview of these topics. A dedicated scholar could spend an entire book delving into each one of those and still have more to write. The final chapter pulls together a moving rumination on how Black horror, like most media, is ultimately a reflection of the world we live in. Any minor quibbles aside, this is extremely well-done and a must-read for anyone with an interest in the history of horror film.

#book review #the black guy dies first #the black guy dies first: black horror cinema from fodder to oscar #robin r. means coleman #mark h. harris #nonfiction #horror #black horror #netgalley #gallery books #simon and schuster #saga press #4/5 #rating: 4/5 #2023

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bookstagramofmine · 6 months

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Book Review; Pretty Boys Are Poisonous by Megan Fox

Book Review; Pretty Boys Are Poisonous by Megan Fox #BookTwt #BookReview #Poetry #MeToo #Books

I don’t know what prompted me to pick up Megan Fox’s autobiographical poetry collection that came out earlier this week. The Rupi Kaur comparison I read did not help in the slightest (or did it?), but Megan Fox was a pop culture phenomenon; after all, who amongst us does not remember Jennifer’s Body? The introductory letter penned by Megan was touching, although I was skeptical about the throat…

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#book review #feminism #gallery books #Megan fox #Poetry

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raffaellopalandri · 1 year

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Book of the Day - Happier Hour

Book of the Day – Happier Hour

Today’s Book of the Day – and my first book of 2023 – is Happier Hour, written by Cassie Holmes and published in 2022 by Gallery Books. Cassie Holmes is a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and an award-winning teacher and researcher of time and happiness. This book is her debut as an author. Happier Hou,r by Cassie Holmes A new year has begun and I had to choose my first book…

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#Book #Book Of The Day #book recommendation #book review #book suggestions #books for self development #bookstagram #booktok #Cassie Holmes #Gallery Books #Raffaello Palandri #UCLA #UCLA’s Anderson School of Management

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libertyreads · 1 year

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Book Review #24 of 2023--

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren. Rating: 4.25 stars.

Read from February 23rd to 25th.

Before I get into my review, a quick thank you to both NetGalley and the publishers over at Gallery Books for giving me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review. When I saw my request for this one had been approved I had to get it on my TBR as soon as possible. I found Christina Lauren through a Christmas romance and have been loving their new releases since. This one is a companion novel to The Soulmate Equation where the main character finds love through a genetic test to find soulmates. In this one, we follow Fizzy who is a romance novelist who has lost her spark. She can’t write and she can’t do her second favorite thing in the world--find a romantic connection of her own. So when she’s approached by Connor, a single dad who produces TV shows, to do a reality dating program featuring her favorite hero archetypes she can’t say no. But what happens when the connection between the two of them can be felt through the screen? The True Love Experiment comes out on May 15th and is available for preorder now.

At this point, Christina Lauren releases are just auto buys for me. I have yet to be disappointed by them. And I was so shocked when I read this one to find that I actually like Fizzy’s story better than the original couple in the first book. Fizzy was a great side character in The Soulmate Equation but she really got to shine in this one. Even though I knew what the ending would be pretty much straight away, I found so much joy in following Fizzy and Connor on their journey. I also love how the author manages to still give so much life and authenticity to the side characters. And I cannot get over Juno and Stevie fangirl-ing it up at a boyband concerts while Connor and Fizzy watch them from the sidelines. It was so obvious that Connor loves his daughter and Fizzy is the amazing cool aunt that shows so much unconditional love for Juno. But I think the thing that got me in this one is actual two pronged: the romance. First, that pining though as Fizzy goes on date after date with these men who all seem great. Second, the believability of the romance. I completely bought in to the romance from the word go. Even when they had just met and had some misunderstandings I was there for it. The sex scenes were tasteful but hot which you know is my preference as an asexual romance reader. There were more of them in this one than in the Soulmate Equation which surprisingly helped the rating for me.

I, of course, wish there was more. Is this my brand? Good books are never long enough for me and have room to get even better. Bad books are bad because they aren’t long enough for the story they’re trying to tell. Excellent books need to be longer because I don’t want to be done. In this one, I would have loved to see more of the actual dates Fizzy goes on during the dating show portion. I know they probably didn’t want it to feel repetitive, but I could have done with so many more scenes of their pining and longing and angst. I want the angst to make me physically hurt for them. (Stop judging me. I can feel the weight of your judgment from here.) But overall, this was so fun and so cute and just another hit from this author duo. I absolutely cannot wait to read more from them.

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quirkycatsfatstacks · 1 month

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Review: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner

Author: Katherine FaulknerPublisher: Gallery BooksReleased: December 5, 2023Received: Own (BOTM)Find it on Goodreads | BOTM | More BOTM Reviews Book Summary: You know how sometimes you hear a story and just can’t let go? That is what’s happening to Tash. She’s a struggling journalist with good instincts, which means she knows when to chase a case down. Unfortunately, it also means she doesn’t…

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lilibetbombshell · 4 months

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kkecreads · 6 months

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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Simon & Schuster Audible Release: October 24, 2023 Listening Length: 5 hours 31 minutes Narrator: Michelle Williams Genre: Biographies & Memoirs KKECReads Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ KKECReads Rating for Performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ KKECReads Rating for Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I purchased a copy of this audiobook on Audible, and I leave my review voluntarily. Britney Spears is a multi-platinum,…

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howdidthatbookend · 6 months

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The Book: Someone You Trust by Rachel RyanPublished August 1, 2023 by Gallery BooksDate read: September 16, 2023 The Characters: Amy ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Buy it on Bookshop.org | Amazon This page contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site. The Plot (from Goodreads): Amy jumps at the opportunity when she’s offered…

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#Gallery Books #Ireland #summer #thriller

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yoongivenn · 7 months

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Becoming the Boogeyman

Becoming the Boogeyman is the sequel to Richard Chizmar’s “fake true crime novel” Chasing the Boogeyman. I stumbled across this book in January 2022 and ever since then I have recommended it on all my platforms and frequently discussed it for its fresh take on a thriller novel: the story takes inspiration from Chizmar’s real childhood town and memories, including friends and family and several…

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#4 estrelas #4 stars #arc #becoming the boogeyman #chasing the boogeyman #gallery books #livros #netgalley #resenhas #review #reviews #richard chizmar #simon & schuster

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bargainsleuthbooks · 8 months

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#TheCoincidenceofCoconutCake #AmyEReichert #BookReview #Chicklit #ContemporaryRomance #FoodFiction #WisconsinAuthors #Milwaukee

Part love letter to #Milwaukee, part #contemporaryromance, I could not get enough of #TheCoincidenceofCoconutCake. The #Wisconsin Setting, the #Foodfiction, it's all good. #amyereichert #bookreview #chicklit #wisconsinauthor #youvegotmail

In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern. Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local…

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#Amy E. Reichert #Book Review #Chick Lit #Coincidence of Coconut Cake #Contemporary Fiction #Contemporary Romance #Food Fiction #Gallery Books #Happy Days #Laverne & Shirley #Milwaukeee #Romance #Tantor Audio #The Coincidence of Coconut Cake #Wisconsin #Wisconsin Authors

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bebs-art-gallery · 1 month

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𝓑𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒚 𝓕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝓜𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝓕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝓦𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅

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brightbeautifulthings · 1 year

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Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones

"The real proof will be whether bullets can stop him or not, Letha supposes. If they can, then he's a serial killer. If it takes a final girl to put him down, though, then he was a slasher all along."

Year Read: 2023

Rating: 4/5

About: There are spoilers ahead for My Heart Is a Chainsaw. Four years after the Independence Day Massacre, Jade returns to Proofrock with the charges against her dropped-- the same day that escaped serial killer, Dark Mill South, wanders into town. A blizzard keeps the town trapped and cut off from outside help, and it's up to Jade and Letha to figure out who the final girl is and how Dark Mill South can be stopped. After all, they've aged out of the genre... right? I received a free e-ARC through NetGalley from the publishers at Gallery Books/Saga Press. Trigger warnings: character death (graphic, on-page), child/parent/sibling death, animal death (graphic, on-page), suicide, implied pedophilia/statutory rape, graphic gore/body horror, skinning, poisoning, suffocation, drowning, fire, eye horror, guns, violence, severe injury, guilt, grief.

Thoughts: This book is a whole ride. Despite its size, I found myself happy to be back in this world with these characters, and I rarely found my interest flagging. Jones keeps the pages turning with a series of teen slasher style murders based on various popular horror films. In between, we catch up on Jade, Letha, and Hardy and what's changed for them over the past four years. I love the relationships among the three of them, the way they've bonded over past trauma but also just because they care about each other, and it gives the story more heart than My Heart Is a Chainsaw. If that book was about buried trauma coming to the surface, this one is more about living with it afterward.

Don't Fear the Reaper resolves some other problems I had with MHIaC as well. I struggled with Jade's rambling internal monologue about horror films in that book, but she's older and steadier here, and the narrative is likewise more coherent. It shifts characters often to keep things moving, and the only place it really slows down is in the essays on horror theory and town events from Galatea to the new history teacher, Armitage. I didn't love those, but it's a nice homage to Jade's essays to Holmes, and there's a plot thread buried in there that had me 😬. The whiteout blizzard sets a totally different tone from summer in Proofrock, calling up images of The Thing (1982), and the sense of place is practically a character of its own.

In spite of the Lake Witch being the major villain of the first book, I'm somehow always still surprised when Jones mixes the supernatural with regular slashers. The books seem so deeply entrenched in the real world, until suddenly they're not, and while it seemed to come out of left field (again--although I was able to look back and see the groundwork for it this time), I liked the additional thread it added to what was already a string of gruesome murders. Dark Mill South is a reasonably scary slasher addition, but I'll admit I enjoyed picking out the homages to horror film in the murders more than actually having him on the page. Much like the first book, the final showdown is a bit bonkers in scale, with lots of bodies, tons of gore, and killers and final girls alike who just won't stay dead-- you know, just as a classic slasher should be.

#book review #don't fear the reaper #stephen graham jones #horror #horror fiction #netgalley #gallery books #saga press #4/5 #rating: 4/5 #2023

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flowersforfrancis · 8 months

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#dark academia #i’m not so into this one #Idk…#chaotic academia #romanticism #books and literature #academia #classic academia #dark romantica #aesthetic #academia aesthetic #winter aesthetic #art gallery #museum aesthetic #art gallery aesthetic #cigarettes and coffee #cafe aesthetic

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minalots · 1 year

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so about that book…

#trigun #nicholas d. wolfwood #wolfwood #trigun maximum #trimax #iykyk LMAOOOOOO #edit: i fuxked up the title of the book do not look at me rn im throwing myself out my window #other edit: yes ik the author retweeted this im in shock bro #tbh im just in shock how this is even doing numbers everywhere but thank you guys HAHAHAHAHAHA #other other edit: also i see someone asking if the book is good. i haven’t ordered mine yet cuz im saving to go to a con but everyone #around me has been saying its very good n you heard bdww so #da gallery

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