Show Us Your Books November 2024

My October reading was up and down. I hit a slump mid-month and then was on a roll at the end of the month. Here are the best of the best:

Five Stars:

Lost Man’s Lane by Scott Carson - I’ve been eagerly awaiting Stranger Things Season 5 so when I heard about this book I knew I had to read it- supernatural elements, mysterious disappearances, set in Indiana- I was in of course. It didn’t disappoint. Lost Man’s Lane definitely scratched my Stranger Things itch.

The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin - Possibly the scariest book I’ve read this month. Whew. This one really packed a punch.

The Witch Elm by Tana French - I liked this one a lot. Messed up families, spoiled guys dealing with their privileges, unreliable narrators, atmospheric old house, buried secrets. It really worked for me.

Dracula by Bram Stoker - I never read this one because I have a deep aversion to Vampires, but I did it for a book club this month. I’m so glad I gave it a chance! An excellent October read.

Four Stars:

Carrie by Stephen King - Read this on a train to train to Hoboken, NJ. 13 year old me thought I was so badass sneaking this book from my Dad‘s shelf and reading it. I swear I managed to work my knowledge of telekinesis into every conversation for 6 months because I wanted people to know I read adult books. It’s still good (and appreciated the brevity compared to King’s later books.)

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson - I’m glad I finally got around to reading Gilead. The story was different but the writing and the pace reminded me a lot of a favorite of mine- Crossing to Safety.

Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow - I enjoyed this MG book about a kid living in the quiet zone of Nebraska.

Thanks for reading!

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