Hello everyone so once again I am ignoring a #blogoween prompt. I am sorry about this, but I thought it would be fun to do a Try a Chapter with books that would be perfect to read during this spooky time of the year. So I went through my TBR and picked up some books that I have had for some time that had to do with horror, witches, or ghosts in some way. I hope you enjoy this Halloween themed edition!
Previous Posts: Let’s Talk | Try a Chapter April 2018, Try a Chapter | August 2017, and Try a Chapter | June 2017.
The Books
Lisey’s Story by Stephen King
- goodreads rating: 3.66
- pages: 513
- genre: Horror
Outcome: I read a total of 14 pages, which is actually kinda short for a Stephen King chapter. The first chapter is really setting up the story and introducing the main character and fills us in on her recent live events. Overall, I think it was a good start to the novel and I think I will really enjoy reading it. So, I am going to be keeping this book.
Revival by Stephen King
- goodreads rating: 3.76
- pages: 405
- genre: Horror
Outcome: I read about 5 pages, and I was already wanting to skip around and see what would happen. For me this is a bad sign. While I do want to see what happens, I only cared about what the guy did, not the aftermath or repercussions, which is the whole point. So because I already wanted to skip around I am going to be unhauling this book.
Gerald’s Game by Stephen King
- goodreads rating: 3.48
- pages: 468
- genre: Horror/Thriller
Outcome: So I read about 30 some odd pages of this book. I will say I didn’t ever read the description of this book. When I first discovered reading King I just kinda bought a ton of his books without really reading the descriptions. So if I had I would never have bought it. So I am unhauling this book. It is NOT for me in anyway. x
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
- goodreads rating: 3.84
- pages: 273
- genre: Fiction/Magical Realism
Outcome: I read 14 pages of this book and I can see that I will pick up another book by this author from the library, but I don’t know if I would buy another book by this author. I thought her writing was beautiful, but the plot just isn’t exciting to me. I think if the desciprion sounds like something up your alley you will love this book, I am actually going to be sending it to my cousin as a present. So I am unhauling/gifting this book.
Insomnia by Stephen King
- goodreads rating: 3.81
- pages: 912
- genre: Horror/Fiction
Outcome: I read about 15 or odd pages of this one and it was a very slow build that didn’t really pull me in a lot. So I don’t think I would really like reading anymore of this novel. So I am going to be unhauling it. I do think for those who enjoy a slow burn kinda book this would be great one for you.
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
- goodreads rating: 3.85
- pages: 308
- genre: YA/Paranormal
Outcome: I read 13 pages of this book and I wanted to read more almost instantly. I love that there is a bit of folklore and “history” poured into the book so early on. I am also getting Sanderson sister vibes mainly because there are 3 witch sisters. I am going to be keeping this book and reading it hopefully this month since it is Halloween season, but I feel like it would be great to read in the next few months as well.
What do you think about unhauling books? What is your TBR currently?
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