Spooktastic Reads is back! 😀
Spooktastic Reads is a mini-event hosted by the Wyrd & Wonder crew — Imyril, Lisa, and Jorie — over the 13 days leading up to Halloween, so October 19 – 31. (For more info, check out Imyril’s post.)
Spooktastic Reads is a laid-back event, so there’s no need to make a TBR or to even read books for it. You participate in whatever way you like, which I’m grateful for because this is always a busy time of year for me.
I tend to always make a TBR and never read anything from it, so this time I shall instead list books I’ve already started and need to read. There’s nothing scary on it (well, one of them may be, but I doubt it). These books just give me fall vibes.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (MinaLima Edition) by J.K. Rowling
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed: Stories by Mariana Enríquez, transl. by Megan McDowell
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
…and I’ll fit in a comic book or manga if I can.
I’ll also watch supernatural/horror TV shows and movies, as I usually do. Currently, I’m making my way through Supernatural intending to watch all the seasons to the end (currently on season 11, I think), and I’m also working my way through Sleepy Hollow.
On the blog, I won’t do much other than some fall/Halloween-themed book tags when the mood hits. I’m keeping this low-key because I anticipate busy weeks ahead.
Zezee with Books 
I’d hoped on reading some horror but that hasn’t quite worked out yet. Oh well. I am trying to find some horror movies to watch, though. And funny you mention Sleepy Hollow. Going through my old DVD’s I found a copy of the Sleepy Hollow movie. I don’t remember getting it and I’m not sure if I’ve ever watched it, so maybe I’ll try that one. 🙂
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It’s been a while since I’ve seen the Sleepy Hollow movie. I liked it. Hope it goes well for you.
So far, I haven’t gotten in much horror reading in. I’m starting to admit to myself that I’m reading much slower these days due to less reading time.
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I’d don’t think I’d be able to even pick up ‘The Year of the Witching’ – too spooky for me!
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Aww, totally understand. I usually shy away from horror books (although I enjoy horror movies and TV shows), but I have a feeling (hoping, really) this one isn’t too scary.
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What makes the Minalima edition different, is it the illustrations?
I enjoy reading spooky stuff, but I haven’t planned on it specifically. One that I am really enjoying right now is LaTanya McQueen’s When the Reckoning Comes. Partly coming-of-age story (she spends a lot of time developing character, which I like) and partly an exploration of reckoning with the legacy of slavery (with metaphorical and literal hauntings).
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It’s the first I’m hearing of McQueen’s book. I just look it up and it does sound interesting and creepy.
I like the Minalima edition more because it’s more interactive. In addition to illustrations on just about every page, there are pop-ups, which I think enhances the charm of the stories.
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Glad you’re not scaring me too much in this post! Enjoy taking part!
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Lol no prob. You may want to skip my post for next Tuesday then. Spoiler >> Lots of scary book covers coming.
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Aha – noted!!
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Oh! I hadn’t planned on joining because I didn’t know it was going on again this year, but I’m already reading a lot of spooky books, so that works!
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Yeahie! Join in with yo spooky books. 🧟
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These books look like they’re perfect for the fall weather! Happy reading 😀
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Thanks! 🙂
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Sounds like a solid plan. Hope those busy weeks won’t be too overwhelming! Stay safe and happy reading, Zezee! 😀
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Thanks Lashaan! 🙂
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I’m not normally one to do seasonal-based posts but I’ve actually had a couple of ideas this time (that’s mainly just tags). Good luck with your TBR – I’m curious which is the potentially daunting one?
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Thanks! 🙂 I was thinking of Year of the Witching when I was drafting this post, but afterward, I realized Dangers of Smoking in Bed may be a touch scary too. I read the author’s first book of short stories and some were creepy.
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I really liked The Year of the Witching. I may try to participate, I hadn’t really thought about it but I’ve got some spooky reads coming up😁
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Yes!! Join in!! 😀
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