What better way to prepare for this spring weather than continuing on with "Page Turning Tuesdays".
First of all, I feel like I should premise this with the most exciting thing that happened during the Super Bowl. Guillermo del Toro is reviving the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series and I AM HERE FOR IT.
Seriously. I remember reading these stories over and over again when I was younger. I've always had a fascination with the supernatural and the feared. Those pictures will forever haunt my mind.
Best believe that I will be there in the front row on opening night, screaming and crying. If you do not know what books I'm referring to (and you're a horror/urban legend fan), please check these books out. It's a compilation of short tales that are based on urban legends and campfire stories.
What I'm Currently Reading
I lied to you all when I said that I would likely finish The Silent Patient I referenced last week. Still trucking but I'M ALMOST DONE! I can only confirm my recommendation in reading it. It's gotten so much better, I'm hooked.
To provide more information on the book--which I just now realized that I didn't before--the main character, Alicia, is a well-respected artist. Her and her husband, Gabriel, live a happy life together, full of passion and romance. When one day, Alicia is found with a gun in her hand. Gabriel shot in the face numerous times. After his murder, she refuses to speak. Years later, the book is written from the perspective of her now a psychotherapist. Hell-bent on getting her to tell her story on whether or not she is guilty--which he doesn't believe she is.
In other words, GO READ IT! I'm so excited to see how it ends. The writing is very easy to digest and I love a book that I'm able to tear through quickly.
What I Recently (Sort Of) Finished
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
I never quite had an opportunity to tell you all about this book that I read last summer that rocked my world. I have recommended it to a few close friends and their words are all the same.
"Holy shit."
This book is full of twists and turns that will leave you guessing and asking for more. All I can tell you? Nothing is quite what it seems.
A fantastic summer/beach read for those who are looking for a thriller to keep you intrigued.
What to Read Before You Watch
The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon
I just got wind that this book I read last summer is becoming a movie. Now, we all know I'm a huge thriller fan. I really try to read books outside of my comfort zone. This book was one of those books that reminded me why I do that.
The setting was very funky in that it focused on two individuals - caught in a love story. What was different about this was that each chapter focused on a different individual. It still holds true to the original love story that is focused on but if one of the main characters encountered someone, it would be a brief description of their story and their current day.
I like the idea that you can have an impact on someone that you briefly encounter (I've definitely written blogs about this before). It's a very cool and light-hearted read. I would recommend checking out this book before seeing the movie.
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Really excited to continue building everyone's "to read" lists. I still plan on compiling a larger list of books to check out for all of those who are interested.
As always, chears to reading more and enjoying more.
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