June TBR || Plenty of Horror, Thrillers, Classics and More!

TL;DR

April shares her June To Be Read (TBR) list, which includes creepy and gothic novels as well as a classic.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting hooker with it today we're back and the cup is back may was quarantine Athan and so the cup was sadly retired for that month gave a little break but it's back and we're going to do my june TBR I'm very very much looking forward to this so let's get into it so first we should see what's going on in the cup we have to... Read More

Key Insights

• 👂 April is excited about adding creepy and gothic novels to her June TBR list.
• 👶 She talks about her options for the "new author" prompt, including "The Merciless," "The Family Upstairs," and "My Dark Vanessa."
• 🇦🇸 April shares her choices for the "spooky" prompt, which include "American Predator," "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires," "Within These Walls," and "The House of Whispers."

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the plot of "The Merciless" by Daniel Vega?

"The Merciless" follows a girl who starts at a new high school and becomes friends with a group of girls who believe one of their classmates is possessed and torture her. It is a YA horror novel.

Q: What is "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell about?

"The Family Upstairs" tells the story of a woman who inherits a grand mansion only to discover the dark secrets that occurred within its walls, including a baby found alive while all the adults were murdered.

Q: What is "My Dark Vanessa" by Kate Elizabeth Russell about?

"My Dark Vanessa" explores the story of a girl who was sexually abused by her high school teacher and years later decides to speak out about her experience. It delves into themes of abuse and manipulation.

Q: What is "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix about?

This book is set in the 1990s and follows a book club made up of small-town women who become entangled in a story involving a neighbor who may or may not be a vampire. It combines elements of humor and horror.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April is back with her monthly TBR list and is excited about adding creepy and gothic novels to her reading list.

• She discusses three books she could read for the "new author" prompt, including "The Merciless" by Daniel Vega, "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell, and "My Dark Vanessa" by Kate Elizabeth Russell.

• April also shares her options for the "spooky" prompt, which include "American Predator" by Maureen Callahan, "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix, "Within These Walls" by Ania Ahlborn, and "The House of Whispers" by Laura Purcell.

• Lastly, she contemplates her choices for the "classic" prompt, with options like "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery, "Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen, and "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell.