Homegrown Horror: Review of The Shadows by Alex North
Murder, secrets, and a decades-old mystery are at the heart of Alex North’s latest release, The Shadows. When Paul Adams was 15, his life changed forever. As the story always seems to go, Paul fell in with a less than savory group of friends, with…
Teen Sleuths: 5 Young Adult Mystery Books to Investigate
Teens are so good at stumbling onto a mystery. Ever since the Hardy Boys discovered their first robbery plot, the public has been clamouring for young adults who solve mysteries. The subject matter may have evolved since then, but the tension and intrigue are still…
Let’s Snuggle & Solve Mysteries: 10 Best Cozy Mystery Books You Can Curl Up With
The month of August can mean a great many things. Vacations are coming to an end, school is starting, and the lazy days of summer are beginning to fade away. Along with getting back into the grind, the days start to get shorter, the evenings…
There Goes the Neighborhood: Review of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
When one thinks of a vampire slayer, many different iterations come to mind: Van Helsing’s trove of weapons, Buffy’s wise cracking, butt-kicking antics, and yet somehow housewives never come to mind. But that’s exactly what Charleston, South Carolina gets in Grady Hendrix’s latest dive into…
In the Library with the Revolver: The Enduring Popularity of Clue Board Game
Who Killed Mr. Boddy? The final solution to one of the most popular board games ever created. Cluedo – or Clue as it’s known in North America – adds to that, also searching for the where and what. Everyone loves a good mystery, and this…
Plot Twist: Mystery Books That Take a Surprising Turn
What makes a good mystery book plot twist? Plot Twists. Some are formulaic, expected, and easily spotted from a mile away. But when a novel features a surprise twist that the reader doesn’t expect, it sticks in their minds. That feeling of utter shock, re-reading…
A Brief History of Mystery Books and the Whodunit
Who did it? One of the most popular questions posed in literary fiction. What is it about a good mystery that keeps us coming back for more? For me, mysteries have always been the ultimate form of escapism, and apparently I’m not alone. In fact,…
School Spirits: Review of The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas
Cheertastic greetings bookworms! Picking up a novel called The Cheerleaders, one might be expecting a Bring It On-esque look at cheerleading, or a dramatic narrative of high school politics. However, Kara Thomas’ novel takes the account in a much more twisted direction than I could…
(Updated) – Netflix’s Adaptation of Novel “Cursed” Drops This Friday
Summer 2020 has shaped up to be very different from the usual: cancelled events, socially distanced family visits, and many of us not feeling comfortable being around crowds. Thankfully, even in this anti social climate, there’s one thing we can all count on: Netflix. The…
Making Waves: Top 10 Summer 2020 Reads to Keep you Company at the Beach
What are some good beach reads? Ah, summertime. Beaches, boardwalks and fairs galore. Unfortunately, the world is looking vastly different this year, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy the kinds of beach reads that are the perfect reprieve at this time of…