As a lover of lists, I could not resist.
This week's topic:
Top Ten Books To Get In The Halloween Spirit:
1. The Wicked Heart by Christopher Pike- I was a tad bit obsessed with this author when I was younger. This book in particular scared the living bejeezus out of me. Disturbingly horrortastic.
2. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling- I don't think I need an explanation for this one.
3. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor- devils and angels. A BRILLIANT book.
4. The Forest of Hands and Teeth series by Carrie Ryan- zombies!
5. Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice- Non-sparkly vampires!
6. Boris and Bella by Carolyn Crimi- I adore this children's book. Such a cute Halloween story. And the illustrations are soo good!
7. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell- Another book I had as a kid. Forget the stories, the pictures alone were enough to ensure I slept with the lights ON.
8. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman- Ghosts! a Killer on the loose!
9. The Art of Tim Burton by Tim Burton- Because what about this guy does NOT scream Halloween?
10. The Hex Hall series by Rachel Hawkins- Witches!
Just typing up this list is getting me into the Halloween spirit! Have you read any of these? Leave a comment with your link so I can check out what gets you in the mood. :)
WOw some really great Picks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for an awesome T10T :-)
I still have to read Hex Hall. I better get to it!
Cassie
GreatMunchieReads
Awesome list! I loved the HP series and Daughter of Smoke & Bone too.
ReplyDeleteTanya Patrice
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The Forest of Hands and Teeth! Woohoo. That def. deserves a place on the list. :) I loved the book.
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I also loved Christopher Pike! You have a lot that I want to read, but haven't gotten to yet!
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I was definitely Christopher Pike obsessed back in the day. I immediately recognized the cover, but it took me awhile to remember any plot points.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a Tim Burton art book! That's going on my wishlist now.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome list! I only read the last vampire series by Pike, so now I'm intrigued. I agree with so many of your picks: Interview with the Vampire, The Graveyard Book, Scary Stories, The Art of Time Burton, The Forest of Hands and teeth. A+. I need to check out Boris and Bella. I love Halloween picture books! Thanks for stopping by our blog!
ReplyDeleteYou some great picks here, Elizabeth! I was more of a fan of R.L. Stine's Fearstreet series than Pike. I think Pike upped the ante which I wasn't comfortable with. I loved Graveyard which is a paranormal retelling of Jungle Book and "Interview" had me up for hours after reading it!
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I love Tim Burton! The Corpse Bride and Sweeny Todd are a couple of favorites :-) Yes for Christopher Pike, too. I have some of his old books and my 14 yer old cousin thought I was nuts when I told her I used to read books by him before she was born, lol. Great list and thanks for visiting!
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I loved 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' when I was a kid. I need to go find a copy of that book!
ReplyDeleteLove LOVE the Daughter of Smoke and Bone. And Tim Burton is fantastic for this time of year. I keep seeing The Forest of Hands and Teeth too. Haven't read that one yet. Thanks for stopping by my list!
ReplyDeleteGreat picks! I can't believe I didn't think to include some Anne Rice on my list as well. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteHP - definitely should've made my list!!
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Holly @ Words Fueled by Love
sweet list! i have a couple of those on my list too, and i have smoke and bone on my tbr list! great picks! and thanks for stopping by my ttt !
ReplyDeleteKatie @ Inkk
Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Harry Potter are both awesome picks! Thanks for the comment on my blog! :D
ReplyDeleteI thought about adding Interview with a vampire too, but then didn't. Great list.
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Sabina @ Delirious About Books
EPIC list! Harry Potter & DoS&B for the win! I have The Forrest of Hands & Teeth on my reading list & thanks for featuring The Art of Tim Burton ...I love that man!
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Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows
omg i LOVE TIM BURTON! I don't actually have this art book of his..but I'm hoping to get it for christmas!
DeleteI really, REALLY need to hurry up and read The Graveyard book. I've been told it's a great one. Awesome list! I love that you included Harry Potter! :D
ReplyDeleteThe Graveyard book is pretty great! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteHarry Potter is about as far as I'll go on your list haha. I love the boxed set btw!! Thanks for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteoh come on, you could def handle the children's book! AND Hex Hall series is very low on the scare-o-meter, it's actually pretty funny. :)
DeleteI've read only 2, 3, and 10 from your list. I adore Harry Potter and I have Forest of Hand and Teeth, but I haven't read it yet.
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