Category Archives: Holiday Reviews

Neverland

Posted on October 10, 2010 by sadiejean

—4— And now for a true HORROR novel for a fine October day… On Georgia’s coast, in an area that is the antithesis of beautiful, young Beau Jackson arrives with his parents, sisters, and little brother to visit their grandmother. … Continue reading →

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Grave Sight

Posted on October 5, 2010 by sadiejean

—4— Well fellow readers, October has come. Which means it is time for some good mysteries, spooky reads, and novels of suspense!  First review of the season is a recent Anderson Family Book Club reading choice, Grave Sight by Charlaine … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Angel

Posted on December 22, 2009 by sadiejean

—3.5— At first I didn’t think I liked The Stupidest Angel.  I mean, I love irreverence and all, but I had just expected Christopher Moore’s writing to be so funny, like laugh out loud funny, and when it wasn’t I felt as … Continue reading →

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The Graveyard Book

Posted on October 20, 2009 by sadiejean

Halloween Book Review #3!! —4— For anyone who hasn’t read Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, Halloween is fast approaching and this is a great time to do it!  But considering I’m the last one to read it, that may be … Continue reading →

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Posted on October 11, 2009 by sadiejean

Another Halloween Book Review… —3.5— I ordered Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle from interlibrary loans, and the copy I received was practically ancient.  And I think the ambiance of the story was better off for it.  It had … Continue reading →

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The Hallowe’en Party

Posted on October 3, 2009 by sadiejean

Here is my first in my Halloween Book reviews!  It is the beginning of October and time to get into the Spooky Spirit.  My first selection was The Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie.  This book is perfect for those looking … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Shoes

Posted on December 21, 2008 by sadiejean

—3.5— Donna VanLiere’s The Christmas Shoes is one of those Christmas books that seem like it’s just trying to make you cry the whole time.  And if that is the goal, this book succeeds.  The Christmas Shoes spends a Christmas season … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol

Posted on December 13, 2007 by sadiejean

A Christmas Story…..  —4.5— Scrooge hates Christmas.  But 4 Christmas ghosts visit him one Christmas Eve to help him realize his mistakes.  4.5/5                                                                                                                                             

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Hell House

Posted on October 18, 2007 by sadiejean

Another Spooky Halloween Read…   Hell House…     —3.5— Richard Matheson’s Hell House begins much the same as The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. The premise is similar, a spooky old house attracts a group of people … Continue reading →

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The Haunting of Hill House

Posted on October 3, 2007 by sadiejean

For a Halloween Review….   THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE… —4— Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House is the perfect read before Halloween. Eleanor is finally on her own after her mother passes away, and one can see from … Continue reading →

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