Book first, then movie

December's book will be In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. This book tells the true story of the Natucket whaleship Essex and their disastrous encounter with a sperm whale that served as the inspiration for Moby Dick. A great non-fiction book that reads like an adventure story.

Here is Nathaniel Philbrick's website

A film version of the book is being released in December as well, starring Chris Hemsworth, Brendan Gleeson, and Cillian Murphy, and directed by Ron Howard. Check it out on IMDb

Ready Player Awesome

November's book will be Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. If you're a child of the 80s, you will love this one. Currently being developed into a film by Steven Spielberg.

Here is Ernest Cline's website

Here is a review 

Happy Anniversary!

Yes, October marks our 2nd anniversary! The honeymoon continues.
We'll be reading Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. Join us on the 15th.


Here is a review

Here is Jessica's website

Death Comes to September

Join us on September 17th as we discuss Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. A surprisingly funny, emotional, and interesting look at how our culture handles death.

Check out The Order of the Good Death here

Here is Caitlin's You Tube Channel, Ask A Mortician 

A Darker Shade of August

August's book will be A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab. It's definitely different than what we've been reading, but I think you'll like it.

Here is a link to Schwab's blog.

Here is a review of A Darker Shade of Magic.

Dystopia in July

Join us July 16th to discuss Christopher Golden's new release Tin Men. We're having a release party for the book on Thursday June 25th at Haverhill Public Library. Pick up a copy, get it signed, get reading for July!

Here is Chris' website

Reviews on Goodreads here

Shop til you drop!

June's meeting will be on the 18th. We're reading Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix. Set in a Scandinavian super store, Horrostor presents a unique take on the ghost story.

Here is Grady Hendrix's blog

A review by the Toronto Star is here