Thriller books are my passion and they are enjoyed even more with a lovely chill in the air and the sound of rain drumming on the roof, aren’t they? It was 68 degrees here in Vermont yesterday morning, after weeks and week of hot stickiness. I celebrated by taking out all three totes of Halloween and fall decorations, just to look at them and dream of the upcoming season. I did sort them and repair a few while they were littering the garage floor, too. Just to feel productiv

Photo by Aalap Pathak on Unsplash The 19th Century has been described as some as a romantic time period, one where life–and luxury–was embraced. But this was a culture that was also fascinated by death and the macabre. The Victorian Book of the Dead, by Chris Woodyard, is a compilation of all things grim and gothic surrounding the death rituals in the Victorian time period. From funeral bicycles to macabre artwork, premature burials to post-mortem photography, this book explo

Photo by Catalin Sandru on Unsplash Have you ever held someone’s hand and walked out of sync with them? It feels disjointed, even jarring. Similar to dancing, walking hand-in-hand requires a certain amount of connection, a certain tuned-in-ness that if missing, makes for an uncomfortable experience. When Thriller Books Don’t Thrill…Whose Fault Is It? I mentioned in a recent post that I’d been in a reading slump. I thought it was over but two recent failed attempts at new-to-m

Thrillers and reading slumps. If you’re passionate about thriller books or reading in general, then chances are you’ve experienced a reading slump a time or two in your life. But what do you do when that slump lasts for weeks or even (gulp!) months? Getting over a reading slump Different slumps may need different plans of attack. For me, the slump was in part because life was so chaotic and I was in a place of personal transition (no death, divorce or other disasters, just an

Sure, you love reading thriller books. But is it good for you? What if I told you that yes, reading fiction is actually as beneficial to reducing stress as meditating? What if I proved to you that reading for fun is not only good for your mental health but also your physical health? It’s all true. So, if you needed another reason to pick up a good novel, you’ve got one. An article published in The New Yorker states: “Reading has been shown to put our brains into a pleasurable

It’s thriller book recommendation time again! Guys, I’ve done it. Fallen hard for two new-to-me thriller authors: Jane Harper and R.D. Brady. But before we get too far, I just want to pause and thank you for all the good feedback I’ve been receiving about these book recommendation posts and videos. I’m glad that you’re enjoying them! Now, on to the book recommendations… Jane’s writing is the perfect blend of atmospheric tension, believable characters and an intriguing storyli

This month’s suspense book recommendations are short and sweet… #bookreviews #reading

In this month’s Book Recommendation vlog, I have a theme going. Can you spot it in this lineup of mystery/suspense books? #favoritebooks #myrecommendations #reading