Model Vol. 2 is somehow even more ridiculous than the first volume. To recap: Michael is a vampire, and Jae is an artist who is letting him drink her blood in exchange for him letting her paint his picture. Jae has moved into Michael’s house, as she’s utterly devoid of common sense. She is an angstyRead more
Carmilla by J Sheridan Lefanu is an early gothic vampire novel published 26 years before Bram Stoker’s Dracula. I’ve been curious about Carmilla ever since I first heard about it, and Halloween is quickly approaching, it seemed like the perfect time of year to read it! Carmilla is narrated by Laura, a lonely girl who lives with her father in onRead more
It’s that time of year again! From Sept. 1-Oct 31, Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings hosts the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril challenge. R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII focuses on reading novels from the following genres to set the mood for fall and Halloween: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Supernatural, and anything otherwise creepy. As farRead more
“Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we’ve lived.Read more
Welcome to Part 2 of “The Lantern” readalong! This week’s segments held many surprises! This readalong is part of the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge (hosted by Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings). Be sure to check out the other bloggers’ posts! Questions for this week were written by Kailana. The photograph to the left is by ladyofshalott,Read more
Happy Columbus Day! (Although it must be said that I think that Columbus was a horrible human being and should not be looked upon as a role model, based on his own writing about his conduct upon discovering the new world…) As a part of the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge (hosted by Carl from Stainless SteelRead more