Hey, everyone! Here is all of the books that I bought in September and October. Spoiler: I have no self-control.
THE BOOKS I BOUGHT IN SEPTEMBER:
Fear Street: The Beginning (The New Girl, The Surprise Party, The Overnight, Missing) by R.L. Stine- Fear Street is class YA from the 90s and returning was so much fun 3.25 stars for the overall collection
Any Way the Wind Blows by Seanan McGuire- Scifi Short Story (Free on Amazon) 3 stars
The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood- Sequel to Oryx and Crake scifi/post-apocalyptic
The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin- scifi this is part of the Hainish Cycle and you can read them out of order and while I didn't love The Left Hand of Darkness, I have hope that I may love this one
Seed to Harvest by Octavia E. Butler- This is books 1-4 in the Patternmaster series and I'm so excited to read these!
A Curse So Dark and Lovely by Brigid Kemmerer- YA Fantasy retelling not some I read lately, but I'm intrigued.
Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton- This is one of those books that I've been hunting for for YEARS. I finally bought it and I can't wait to read it!
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood- Greeky mythology retold by Margaret freaking Atwood. Say no more.
Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block- YA magical realism I read the first two books in this series when I was in middle school and I never finished the series, but I want to now!
Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq- I saw BooksandLala talk about this book and I'm so fascinated by this one and I am hoping that I will love it.
This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis- YA Mystery and I've heard this one is so weird and absolutely crazy.
Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers- YA Contemporary I love Courtney Summers and is the only book by her that I have not read.
A Room Away from the Wolves by Nova Ren Suma- YA Magical Realism and I grew up reading Suma's work. This is the only book by her that I haven't read from her newer stuff (I still haven't read her debut Dani Noir).
Heroine by Mindy McGinnis- YA Contemporary about drug addiction and I went through a big phase where this was all I read, but I am curious about more modern YA books that tackle addiction.
Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom by Sylvia Plath- This is a short story about a girl on a train that is traveling to a sinister destination and I loved it. 5 stars and this was all I wanted out of The Bell Jar, so I'm happy that I finally loved something by Plath.
Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler- I love Octavia E. Butler and she is absolutely amazing. I've yet to read a short story by here, so I'm so hype to dive in.
His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler- I have started reading this one, but I got distracted and haven't touched in a month. I am enjoying it so far. CR
Growing Things and Other Stories by Paul Tremblay- I loved The Cabin at the End of the World and this one was recommended to me by some trusted people.
We Are Where the Nightmares Go and Other Stories by C. Robert Cargill- Horror short stories that look Lovecraftian. Sign me up!
Worlds Seen in Passing by Tor- I love Tor shorts and how could I pass up owning a copy of a collection of them? I couldn't, so now I own it.
The Colorado Kid by Stephen King- This is one of those King books that is always considered to just be there and I don't know when I'll get to it, but I have it.
The Cure of Dreaming by Cat Winters- I bought a ton of Cat Winters books and I'm excited for it.
Roses and Rot by Kat Howard- I keep thinking that this one is about zombies, but I don't think it is.
Survive the Night by Danielle Vega- I've heard this one is horrible, but I'm obsessed with the concept and can't wait to read this one.
The Steep & Thorny Way by Cat Winters- I started this a few years ago when I got an ARC of it, but my ARC expired on my computer and I always planned to purchase the book and finish it. It's been four years, but I'm going to restart and reexperience this one.
In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters- This was a beloved favorite across GR and blogging back in the day and I never got around to it.
Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones- After reading The Only Good Indians and it is still my top book of 2020, I bought so more of his books. This one was SO GOOD. I loved it so much and it made me cry. 5 stars
The Beauty by Aliya Whittley- This plot is so interesting and I'm captivated. It's also short, so I think I could fly through it.
Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones- Another Graham Jones and I can't wait to read it!
Learning Not to Drown by Anna Shinoda- This cover is amazing and the more I look at the more entranced I get.
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler- This was Butler's last novel before she died and I'm curious and excited to just read all of her work.
The Migration by Helen Marshall- This seems to be only published in the UK and Canada, so I'm glad I snagged it.
The Fire of God's Presence: Drawing Near to a Holy God by A.W. Tozer- I was super excited to be sent a copy of this one. I love Tozer.
The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jamie Jo Wright- Mystery and circuses. I'm intrigued!
Prevail: 365 Days of Enduring Strength from God's Word by Susie Larson- I am loving this so far! I love the formatting and the devotionals are spot on and introspective. Exactly what I need in this season of life. CR
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman- I love Backman and this was one of the books I've been anticipating this year. I was so happy when I saw this was a BOTM and it didn't disappoint. 4.5 stars
The Elijah Task by John & Paula Sanford- I'm reading this with a prayer group at my church and it has been really fun to unpack. CR
God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies by Costi W. Hinn- I am fascinated with the American church's obsession with prosperity and how as a culture we are more concerned with worshipping money and what it can give us. Super excited for this one!
No More Holding Back: Emboldening Women to Move Past Barriers, See Their Worth, and Serve God Everywhere by Kat Armstrong- I have been really excited for this one and I saw a physical copy in the bargain section of Mardel, so I grabbed it.
Reclaiming Our Forgotten Heritage: How Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity Can Transform Your Faith by Curt Landry- Has anyone else noticed that most Christians know absolutely nothing about what Jesus died for as a Jew and have a lot of anti-Semitic beliefs?? No, just me. I think it's because Christians believe they are above learning about Jews and the faith.
Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety by Alli Worthington- I don't really know what this book is about, but I'm obsessed with the cover and so I decided to pick it up.
Stranger No More by Annahita Parsan- I am curious about this story since it's about a woman's escape from Iran after being trapped in an abusive marriage.
The Heart of a King by Jill Eileen Smith- This is a novella collection about Solomon's wives and I'm hype for it.
Betrayal by R.L. Stine- I have never read The Fear Street Saga trilogy, but I was trash for the Fear Street Saga books growing up, so I'm excited to dive into this one.
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare- I have been dying to read this since before 2020 hit and I decided to buy a copy and I'm so glad I did. It was fun and one of the most entertaining slasher novels I've ever read. 4 stars
The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter- I was so excited when one of my co-workers gave me a copy of this book! Super hype.
46 books for the month of September! That's wild haha I did read six already and I'm currently reading three, so that's good.
THE BOOKS I BOUGHT IN OCTOBER:
Raising the Rigor by Eileen Depka- I'm reading this to help develop my practice with asking higher ordering thinking questions. CR
Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones- I love Stephen Graham Jones and I can't wait to dive into this one. I'm waiting for a chilly cold night when I have time off towards the end of the month to dive into it.
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter- I love A Company of Wolves and I can't wait to reread it and all the other super creepy fairy tales in here.
Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference, and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls by Jessica McDiarmid- I am a huge advocate for learning about the missing and the murdered and this is a topic I'm particularly passionate about it because these women and children have been purposely brushed aside and hidden by those in power CR
Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction by Lisa Kroger and Melanie R. Anderson- I saw jobis89 post about this on her Instastories and I knew I had to get it. I caved a couple of days later and bought it. It was such a fun novel. 4.25 stars
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam- This was my BOTM pick and I've heard mixed and polarizing thoughts, but I'm curious and excited to give it a shot.
The Yellow Wall-Paper, Herland, and Selected Writings by Charlotte Perkins- I have read "The Yellow Wall-Paper", but I'm super excited to own this because it has Herland, which is a book I've been wanting to read since I came across its mention in Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald.
The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton- I'm curious of Edith Wharton's work both the gothic ghosties and the historical drama.
Seer of the Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier- I finally decided to finish purchasing the Sevenwaters series. This is the second half of the series and the original trilogy is one of my favorites in the world (Daughter of the Forest means so, so, so much to me).
Flame of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier- This is the last book in the Sevenwaters series and the reasons I haven't read book 4-6 yet is because I don't want it to end for me.
Horrid by Katrina Leno- I bought this because it's beautiful and it's a YA ghost story. LOOK AT THAT COVER.
Of One Blood: Or, the Hidden Self by Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins- This was one author from Monster, She Wrote that I didn't know about or had ever heard of and she is such a fascinating woman.
Haunted Houses: Two Novels by Charlotte Riddell- Color me curious about this one.
The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish- Curious about this one especially since the author was a woman who was ahead of her time.
Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories- I have always wanted to read more of Dahl's adult short stories after reading "Lamb to the Slaughter".
The Sundial by Shirley Jackson- This book calls to me. Out of all of Jackson's work this is the one I think I will love the most.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson- This is a novel that interests me and the cover is haunting and I love it.
Animal Wife by Lara Ehlrich- THIS COVER. YO THIS COVER. A short story collection say no more.
The Girl in Red by Christina Henry- Red Riding Hood in an apocalypse. Say no more.
Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite- Listen, cannibal serial killers roaming the streets of New Orleans a la Jeffrey Dahmer. This book is graphic, but so beautifully written sometimes I would just cry because of how beautiful the words were. 5 stars
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn- I have been wanting to read this since I first heard someone on BookTube talk about it.
The Elementals by Michael McDowell- Katie from ChapterStackss used to talk about this book all the time and when I was reading Paperbacks from Hell, I was like, yes I need this right now.
Wilder Girls by Rory Power- I loved this book so much. I read an eARC copy of it this year (finally!) and I had to get my own copy. I got the paperback copy with an exclusive story and I was so hype when I cracked this bad boy open to read it. 5 stars
Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power- I got an eARC of this and it was a good time for me and I know it didn't live for some people, but I love cornfield horror. 5 stars
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones- This is my favorite book of the year and I was so happy I got an eARC of it. The experience was superb and I had to get my own copy. 5 stars
Monstre Volume One by Duncan Swan- I was sent an ARC copy of this of book. I was supposed to read it October. It's now December. I suck.
The Graveyard Apartment by Mariko Koike- I found this in Monster, She Wrote and it sounds creepy and right up my alley. I hope I love it. I've been wanting to try more Japanese horror.
Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix and Will Errickson- This was such a good time and I loved looking at the covers and learning about the history of horror. SO GOOD. 4.25 stars
The Reaping by Bernard Taylor- I don't know much about this one, but I think it has something to do with evil nuns?
Stage Fright by Garrett Boatman- This is splatterpunk rock horror, so I don't know if I'll like it, but I'm willing to try everything.
The Spirit by Thomas Page- This could be super racist and it probably will be, but I am going to read all of the Paperbacks from Hell.
Nightblood by T. Chris Martindale- Vampires! But also a Vietnam soldier is the lead, so who knows how misogynistic this will be.
The Pack by David Fisher- Dogs attack! The animals attack section of Paperbacks was so fascinating and I'm curious about this genre within horror.
The Tribe by Bari Wood- This sounds like a moving novel and I'm curious about this. Also, Grady Hendrix seems to really love it, so that's a good recommendation.
Black Ambrosia by Elizabeth Engstrom- I haven't read Engstrom yet, but I'm curious and excited about her work.
The Nest by Gregory A. Douglas- Did you say cockroaches who are mutant and ready to attack? SAY NO MORE.
When Darkness Love Us by Elizabeth Engstrom- Y'ALL LOOK AT THIS COVER!! So pretty and creepy and unsettling. I am obsessed.
Let's Go Play at the Adams' by Mendal W. Johnson- This is a novel that most people hate because of the ending and I loved the ending and it was a very haunting novel. 4.5 stars
A Nest of Nightmares by Lisa Tuttle- I really enjoyed this short story collection. Tuttle has some hits. She has some misses, but I enjoyed this collection and think it's worth looking into for horror fans. 4 stars
All is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker- I loved Emma in the Night and I found a bargain copy of this book and decided to snag it.
The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry- I loved The Mermaid and I had no Christina Henry is writing horror until I found this in the horror section and this plot sounds AMAZING. So I can't wait to read it.
The House Next Door by Darcy Coates- I had never heard of this author, but they were having a Buy 2, Get a Third One Free Sale and I decided to buy some of her books. Apparently she is beloved and recommended, so I'm excited to give her a try!
Parasite by Darcy Coates- This one sounds so good. After reading The Troop, I learned that I love body/parasite horror.
Hunted by Darcy Coates- I really want this one to have a monster in the woods in it, but the missing family member and people wandering around in the dark of a secluded to find them is a plot I'm always on board for.
The Bachman Books by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)- I FOUND A COPY WITH RAGE!!! I FOUND A COPY WITH RAGE!! I never thought I would ever find a copy of this book and I found it my Books A Million and it was $30 which is a steal because some people sell this for thousands.
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix- I have heard so much about this one. Everyone loves it.
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger- Kayla from BooksAndLala talks so highly of this book, so I ordered a copy. I wanted to read it November, but the month went by quicker than I thought it would.
Poison by Sarah Pinborough- A Sleeping Beauty retelling and I'm intrigued about it!
Charm by Sarah Pinborough- I love fairy tale retellings and while I hate the Disney movie, I love the story of Ashputtle.
Beauty by Sarah Pinborough- I love Beauty and the Beast retellings. The darker, the better.
Flyaway by Kathleen Jennings- I love horror fantasies and short stories. All of these things go together for me.
Magic of Blood and Sea by Cassandra Rose Clarke- PIRATES! This sounds so fun and I remember these books were so beloved at one point. Also, this cover is amazing and I love it!
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison- I've had this on my TBR for years.
Rediscovery: Science Fiction by Women (1958-1963)- I am super excited about this one and I've been looking into reading older stories by women who are horror and speculative fiction authors.
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor- I love Nnedi Okorafor's books. I've read the Binti trilogy and really enjoyed that and I loved Akata Witch. I have meaning to read a full length adult novel by her (one could argue Binti is YA since the heroine is college age).
Spare and Found Parts by Sarah Maria Griffin- This sounds interesting and I found it Monster, She Wrote. Hopefully it's a good one.
Save the Last Dance for Me by Judi Miller- I am obsessed with Judi Miller's covers.
The Phantom of the Soap Opera by Judi Miller- Obsessed with this cover. I love how her covers have skeletons on them. Iconic.
2020 Book Buying Check-In:
Have you read any of these books? Which ones do I absolutely need to get to in 2021? Let me know down below in the comments!
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