As King said in 1983, “In ‘Salem’s Lot, the thing that really scared me was not vampires, but the town in the daytime, the town that was empty, knowing that there were things in closets, that there were people tucked under beds, under the concrete pilings of all those trailers. And all the time I wasContinue reading “If You Liked ‘Salem’s Lot, Read This…”
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A True Detective Reading Guide
As of late, the Southern Gothic genre has experienced a resurgence. In my opinion, this is in large part due to the fabulous True Detective. However, this particular genre has long been a favorite of mine – in television, film, and fiction. So, if you’re like me and missing one of the best shows onContinue reading “A True Detective Reading Guide”
Like This? Read That. A Top Ten List.
If you like this, read that… 10. If you like Wrong Turn (and I went on a rather remarkable first date to that lovely film), read Deliverance by James Dickey. Bloodthirsty hillbillies living in secluded Appalachia. Run (or paddle) faster. 09. If you like Deadwood, read The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt. Aside from theContinue reading “Like This? Read That. A Top Ten List.”
All Grown Up: A Top Ten List
Often what we read and fall in love with as children sticks with us long into adulthood – this is true of me, at the very least. While beloved classics of my childhood may not hold up under my more discerning adult scrutiny (ahem, Nancy Drew), that does not mean that I don’t get allContinue reading “All Grown Up: A Top Ten List”
flannel and folklore 