Horror Spotlight discussion

THE LUMINOUS DEAD by Caitlin Starling won the poll for June. Everyone feel free to discuss here! Please use spoiler tags wherever necessary and enjoy!

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The poll is up! Get to voting!! I'm am very much looking forward to participating again :)

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

Thanks, Bark! I'm excited about the entire list. I can't wait to see which one gets picked.

Great list! I might have to give Affinity a pass if it wins because (view spoiler)[ it's the most depressing book I've ever read (hide spoiler)], but the rest look terrific.

Franklinbadger wrote: "Great list! I might have to give Affinity a pass if it wins because [spoilers removed], but the rest look terrific."

So much agreed on your spoiler! But I'd definitely be interested in the discussion if it wins. Waters is always an interesting read.

@Bark love your avatar! It smacks of (i'm cute, but i bite ...)

Shaina wrote: "@Bark love your avatar! It smacks of (i'm cute, but i bite ...)"

I like it too.

The Luminous Dead is so good! I'm excited for the discussion.

Shaina wrote: "@Bark love your avatar! It smacks of (i'm cute, but i bite ...)"

haha, thank you :)

i tried listening to this one but it didn't work for me. I hope everyone enjoys it and i'll see ya in July.

Yay! I've been meaning to pick this one up for a while so I'm def gonna try to join in.

Looking forward to this one! I was pleasantly surprised by the price of the ebook (2.99). It’s always satisfying to get a book that promises to be a good read at a reasonable price .

I will definitely try to join in! I saw it on Scribd so hopefully :)

I'm looking forward to The Luminous Dead! I've seen good things mentioned in several places. (And may I add, it's nice to have a deadline to get something done these days). And oooo look - it has maps! But dang, I missed the $2.99 :(

I just finished reading "The Luminous Dead." I borrowed it from my library through Libby, and before I had finished reading it I had bought my own copy! Easily a new favorite. Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts.

I'm looking forward to this one! I bought it months ago, mainly because of the cover. ;) It's gorgeous!

This book is so amazing and I can’t wait to discuss with everyone!

i am so excited to read this book this month

Get ready to get creeped out!!!

Three chapters in and I am so intrigued. I started last night and had to force myself to put it down and not stay up all night reading!

I'm half way through chapter three, but on page three (view spoiler)[ I'm not a body horror fan, but with the explicit depiction of feeding canisters and re-routing intestines, I'm thinking I might be facing a bit of it with this book. (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "I'm half way through chapter three, but on page three [spoilers removed]"

Yup, same reaction. I'm pretty sensitive to that stuff too and most things about the suit are getting to me, lol. I mean, besides the obvious, just imagining being stuck in it for months on end? Yikes.

There is (view spoiler)[ a bit of body horror here but it isn't the main focus of the terror but yes, it is there in that suit. (hide spoiler)] Shudders

I read this already. It's a lunar fever dream.

I'm part way through chapter 6 and as far as Em goes I call (view spoiler)[ Liar, liar, pants on fire (hide spoiler)]

I'm really enjoying it and can't wait to see how she's going to keep up the pace and interest for another 350 pages with only 2 characters.

I've read 3 chapters and the (view spoiler)[suit stuff is getting to me for personal medical reasons. I'm hoping i'll be ok. Might have to take breaks, or stop if it gets too much. (hide spoiler)]

I am interested in it so far and want to know what happens.

I'm in the middle of, I think, chapter 6. I'm enjoying it so far.

I'm have a lot to read this month so I'm listening to this one. so far it's really interesting.

Ooh. How is the narrator?

I still don't have a copy.... sigh

I just read chapter 7 and (view spoiler)[I really really hate Em (hide spoiler)].

I'm really enjoying it and can't wait to see how she's going to keep up the pace and interest for another 350 pages with only 2 characters."

That's part of what impressed me the most - keeping my interest with only 2 characters.

I have read 14 chapters and I have no idea why but I am still interested. I'm enjoying it. It is impressive how it's keeping my interest as well with only 2 characters.

Poor Kim!

It’s slow going for me, Kim. You won’t be alone. I got mine at the library.

Shaina wrote: "It’s slow going for me, Kim. You won’t be alone. I got mine at the library."

Our little town library is still closed. Some places will be opening "phase 1" in a week or two here.

I'm going to relisten on audio starting tomorrow. I had to finish up the Grady Hendrix book before I ran out of time but the audio was quite excellent the first time around.

Kimberly wrote: "Shaina wrote: "It’s slow going for me, Kim. You won’t be alone. I got mine at the library."

Our little town library is still closed. Some places will be opening "phase 1" in a week or two here."

Ours was closed here in NZ for about 6 weeks. Awful. Libraries should be an essential service. When they finally did open though, you had to order your book and they brought it outside for you in a paper baggie! Very sweet.

Just finished chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ I don't know why but when Gyre looks back expecting to see someone and there's no-one there it was more creepy than if there had have been. And that massive 'Tunneler' tunnel? NOPE. (hide spoiler)]

For a book where really not much has happened, it's not only keeping me interested but it's creeping me TF out!

Our library is opening curbside on June 10th

Oh well, I think ours is closed too. I’m just using the online part with ebooks. I understand being without a library too. 💧😔
Yes! I think a library is essential ! Especially when everything is closed and shut down or cancelled.
Aww. The little paper bags. :)
Reminds me.. I went to Starbucks for the first time in 6 months or more today (books n coffee) and had a total brain toot on that. They handed me stuff on a tray wrapped up and my drink in a mug so I could just take it out of there. (I tried to take the tray 🤦🏼‍♀️at first- egads)!

You know, I've never gotten an ebook from the library... Of course, our library is a tiny little "house"--literally--but I never even thought of that!

I've read 24 chapters and am really enjoying it! I've been reading it thanks to scribd.

Chapter 29 (view spoiler)[I have a colostomy and this is the first time i've ever seen it mentioned in a book. Or any media actually...at all. (hide spoiler)]

Sooooo, anyone feeling claustrophobic yet?

I ended up giving it 3 stars. Enjoyed parts of it...and I have mixed feelings. 3 isn't a bad rating for me.

Bark wrote: "Sooooo, anyone feeling claustrophobic yet?"

Oh yeah. Big time.

Up to chapter 14 (view spoiler)[ I was pretty suspicious Em's mother might be still around, not sure yet if she's going to end up real or not... (hide spoiler)]

I love caver stories despite that claustrophobia I have. I wonder if it’s Poe’s being afraid of being buried alive or just being stuck in that tiny shrinking space with no light.
Shudder.
Nevermind. Either would do.

Just got mine in the mail! I usually do audiobooks but have been trying to support indie bookstores. Now I just have to remember what to do with a real book...you what, fold the pages back and forth and look at them? Weird. ;)

Carol wrote: "Just got mine in the mail! I usually do audiobooks but have been trying to support indie bookstores. Now I just have to remember what to do with a real book...you what, fold the pages back and fort..."

You might already know about it, but just in case you don't, LibroFM is an audiobook source that actually goes through indie bookstores! You can even search for a bookstore near you and choose it specifically to get the profit. :)