The Book Dad

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📚 #BOOKREVIEW 📚⁣ ⁣ Happy Friday everyone! I recently read GHOSTER by @jasonarnoppauthor and my review is available on Goodreads and TheBookDad blog. ⁣ ⁣ This book is a hilarious blend of supernatural horror and thriller, I couldn’t get enough of it!⁣ ⁣ Goodreads Synopsis: Kate Collins has been ghosted.⁣ ⁣ She was supposed to be moving in with her new boyfriend Scott, but all she finds after relocating to Brighton is an empty apartment. Scott has vanished. His possessions have all disappeared.⁣ ⁣ Except for his mobile phone.⁣ ⁣ Kate knows she shouldn't hack into Scott's phone. She shouldn't look at his Tinder, his calls, his social media. But she can't quite help herself.⁣ ⁣ That's when the trouble starts. Strange, whispering phone calls from numbers she doesn't recognize. Scratch marks on the walls that she can't explain. And the growing feeling that she's being watched.⁣ ⁣ Kate refuses to leave the apartment - she's not going anywhere until she's discovered what happened to Scott. But the deeper she dives into Scott's digital history the more Kate realizes just how little she really knows about the man she loves. (at Ghoster) https://www.instagram.com/p/B63ZaWhgnkp/?igshid=ja43jhk48fnz

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#nightwormsaremonsters⁣ ⁣ I started this deadly read last night and struggled to put it down. Its also another #NIGHTWORMSBOOKPARTY. WE ARE MONSTERS by @briankirk13 isn't available until Jan. 30th BUT if you'd like to get it before everyone else, you can! Head over to @flametreepress and use NIGHTMONSTERS at checkout. ⁣ ⁣ Goodreads synopsis: The Apocalypse has come to the Sugar Hill mental asylum.⁣ ⁣ He's the hospital's newest, and most notorious, patient--a paranoid schizophrenic who sees humanity's dark side.⁣ ⁣ Luckily he's in good hands. Dr. Eli Alpert has a talent for healing tortured souls. And his protégé is working on a cure for schizophrenia, a drug that returns patients to their former selves. But unforeseen side effects are starting to emerge. Forcing prior traumas to the surface. Setting inner demons free.⁣ ⁣ Monsters have been unleashed inside the Sugar Hill mental asylum. They don't have fangs or claws. They look just like you or me. (at The Mental Asylum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B61NXWHAcWQ/?igshid=l1j7g7swezrl

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👑 #CHRONOLOGICALLYKING 👑⁣ ⁣ STARTING THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT! I joined in on this MASSIVE read along hosted by the awesome @kamis_korner. We are reading every Stephen King book in chronological order. I'm super excited because I have been collecting king books lately and theres so many I haven't gotten to yet.⁣ ⁣ #QOTD : STEPHEN KING OR DEAN KOONTZ? 😲🤔😬⁣ ⁣ If your interested in joining us in this wild reading journey, shoot me a DM. (at Derry, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yFua3g2OK/?igshid=1utkx4djtqota

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📚 #BOOKREVIEW 🥶⁣ ⁣ Hey folks, I recently had the pleasure of reading SERVED COLD by Alan Baxter with the Night Worms crew and a few of my fellow reviewers. ⁣ ⁣ This is my first time reading a book by the author and I will definitely read more by him. Alan Baxter wrote with style and grace while delivering a refreshing compilation of horror stories that will not disappoint.⁣ ⁣ If you feel obliged, the review is up on my blog (www.thebookdad.ca) and Goodreads. Direct link in my bio. (at Served Cold) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wuueAATbJ/?igshid=1toxzmmmcjs78

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📚 #DECEMBERWRAPUP ✌⁣ ⁣ I HAVE HAD A HELL OF A MONTH. First, I want to apologize to the authors who are waiting on reviews. I assure you that I am reading and expect reviews soon. ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What do you do to get out of a writing slump? ⁣ ⁣ I just cannot seem to form a complete sentence these days. I am utterly out of sorts... ⁣ ⁣ My reading was really half and half this month. The Nightmare Room and The Hungry Ones by @christopher_sorensen were absolutely amazing and are getting 5⭐ reviews from me. Honourable mention goes to Served Cold by @warrior_scribe. This is probably the best short story collection I've read to date. The rest were around 3⭐ reads give or take...⁣ ⁣ Here's to a new year of reading 🥂 🎉 May your TBR be full and your reading experiences be great! (at The Nightstand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6v80--A6ID/?igshid=r0q1dfz0rpw9

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I am a HUGE fan of zombie stories. I think thats because they are usually very cinematic which also makes them the perfect audiobook. ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What is your favorite zombie story? Gimme aaaaall your recs.⁣ ⁣ I have heard some really great things about Mira Grant (seananmcguire) and her zombie yarn NEWSFLESH. I can't wait to dig in and devour the audio on this one...⁣ ⁣ Goodreads Synopsis: The year was 2014. We had cured cancer. We had beaten the common cold. But in doing so we created something new, something terrible that no one could stop. ⁣ ⁣ The infection spread, virus blocks taking over bodies and minds with one, unstoppable command: FEED. Now, twenty years after the Rising, bloggers Georgia and Shaun Mason are on the trail of the biggest story of their lives—the dark conspiracy behind the infected. ⁣ ⁣ The truth will get out, even if it kills them. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6k4UFggK5m/?igshid=16n71u7i89g22

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#BOOKSFORTHEHOLIDAYS⁣ ⁣ I think I did pretty good here! I have been holding off on getting these because of the holidays and good thing I did.⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What books were you holding out for? ⁣ ⁣ If you post a picture to your feed and tag it #BOOKSFORTHEHOLIDAYS I will add it to my stories. (at Holiday Book) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6iufifgBV3/?igshid=ogcbkzcnu4et

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📚 #HARDCOVERLOVER 💯⁣ ⁣ Is there anything better than fresh hardcover book!? I don't think so... ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What are you most likely to buy, hardcover or paperback? Does it matter? ⁣ ⁣ I just like the look and feel of a hardcover book but honestly, I'm most likely to buy a paperback. (at House of Hardcover) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bNqlsAjV3/?igshid=y3qz56u9ga3w

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🎧 #CURRENTLYLISTENING 📚⁣ ⁣ I made a choice to proactively share more about my reading experiences and that will include AUDIOBOOKS. ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What are your thoughts on audiobooks? People seem to love's or hate'm⁣ ⁣ I love them, audiobooks are great! I listen at work or while doing house work. It's an excellent way to pass the time. I'm currently listening to THE RUINS by Scott Smith and narrated by Patrick Wilson.⁣ ⁣ Goodreads Synopsis: Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine. Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation - sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to look for him. What started out as a fun day-trip slowly spirals into a nightmare when they find an ancient ruins site . . . and the terrifying presence that lurks there. (at The Ruins) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6W4hBEglC5/?igshid=1xozdgzhk4f6a

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🎄#GIVEAWAY 📚⁣ ⁣ Hey y'all, I team up with FLAMETREE PRESS for a holiday giveaway!⁣ ⁣ It was a really great year of reading for me so why not pay it forward?! Enter to win one of these killer reads and a fancy schmancy notebook from Flametree Press.⁣ ⁣ Oh, did I mention that this giveaway is INTERNATIONAL!? I'm gonna make this real simple for you to enter.⁣ ⁣ ✔ LIKE THIS POST⁣ ✔ TAG A FRIEND IN THE COMMENTS ⁣ ✔ FOLLOW ME AND @flametreepress ⁣ ⁣ ✔ EXTRA ENTRY IF YOU SHARE IN YOUR STORIES AND TAG ME.⁣ ⁣ Contest ends December 27th and winner announced shortly after. ⁣ ⁣ This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. (at Giveaway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6RGUxpgVZX/?igshid=10yyaweq2foab

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📚 #BOOKREVIEW 🚀⁣ ⁣ Hey everyone, I recently wrote a review on Salvaged by @authoroux and its available on the @night_worms #blog (direct link in my bio). ⁣ #QOTD Dark #scifi is something I could definitely read more of. What would you recommend? Zombies in space sounds pretty rad. (at Dark Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OJNPtgBE9/?igshid=1bhe64b1za4zd

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#NIGHTWORMSSERVEDCOLD⁣ ⁣ Hey everyone, check out my current read. SERVED COLD by Alan Baxter (@warrior_scribe). It's another @Night_Worms book party! This anthology full of chilling stories is bound to be good and comes highly recommended. ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What is your favorite short story collection?⁣ ⁣ Goodreads Synopsis: Collected together for the first time ever, these sixteen provocative and intensely chilling tales by multi-award-winning-author Alan Baxter venture into the depths of the darkest and most shadowy places where unspeakable horrors are the predators and we the willing prey.⁣ ⁣ Prepare for an always terrifying, frequently heartbreaking journey in multiple stages, each piece echoing Alan Baxter’s unique voice that effortlessly blends horror, fantasy and the weird with elements of the dark fantastique, resulting in an unforgettable volume of fiction.⁣ ⁣ @GreyMatterPress Where Dark Thoughts Thrive. (at Chilling With.....) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HPenDA6uq/?igshid=jq7gyvk1t0e3

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#BRAVETHEBACKLIST⁣ ⁣ This is what happens when you hang with the @night_worms ! This has gotten out of hand. I dont have one of those fancy TBR carts but I'm thinking it's time I join the #bookcarttribe . Honestly, this isn't my entire back list either... I have a few books on the way and of course #Christmas is around the corner. TIME TO GET READING! ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD Does this seem like too much? How many books are begging to be read on your back list?⁣ ⁣ Thanks @wherethereadergrows for posting the hashtag awhile ago, I needed to declare my shameful shelfie. (at TBR) https://www.instagram.com/p/B56EHDeA6Ri/?igshid=esffawsdkhn4

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🎄 Spooky Christmas 📚⁣ ⁣ Thank you so much @randi_in_horrorland I absolutely love the gift! I am so happy to be part of this amazing community of bookworms. I have been wanting these two books for quite awhile but keep getting caught up in a wirl wind of recommendations from all you awesome people. ⁣ ⁣ #QOTD Which books are you asking for at #christmas ? ⁣ ⁣ Hint: If your asking for a horror book I might do a special shoutout in my story 😉 (at Christmas book trees) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52-hOqA8Gh/?igshid=y13t3p9pjhfs

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Wow folks, I had the pleasure of reading Hearthstone Cottage by @mr_frazer_lee and my review is now available on The Book Dad blog (link in my bio).⁣ ⁣ This is my first time exploring the folk horror subgenre and it was a haunting read!⁣ ⁣ #QOTD Have you explored any new reading territory lately? What subgenre was new to you and did you like it? (at Hearthstone Cottage) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qNXPBA_Pa/?igshid=1vikluqrm5rj

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🎄 #DECEMBERTBR 📚⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I fell short last month in my reading so I gatta make up for it in December (hopefully 🤞) starting with Nightmare Room and The Hungry Ones by @christopher_sorensen . ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #QOTD What book or books did you not get to last month? How bad are you hurting inside over it? Scale of 1-10.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ P.S. I know for certain that this stack is going to change as there are at least 2-3 books on the way that I'm reading with the @night_worms crew. To hell with it tho maybe I will crush my reading goals this month and read 10 books hahaha 🤔.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #nightwormschallenge TBR⁣ ⁣ 📚 Nightmare Room & The Hungry Ones by @christopher_sorensen 📚 Kill Creek & Violet by @scottthomascaresaboutyou 📚 The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson⁣ 📚 The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones ⁣ 📚 Gwendy's Magic Feather by @richard_chizmar ⁣ 📚 Stoker's Wilde by @melissaprusi & @stevenhopstaken ⁣ (at Christmas Land) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5h2nvMgFJJ/?igshid=1rq43kh6pdvp8

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📚 #WRAPUP 📚⁣ ⁣ I am definitely disappointed with the amount I read this month. I really want to fit a couple more in but I suppose that's the way she goes.⁣ ⁣ #QOTD What was your favorite read in November?⁣ ⁣ #AOTD I'm gonna go with Ghoster, I'm still finishing it up but it's a damn hoot! (at Happy Month End) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gWfAoAr7t/?igshid=1hdmtz7pw9yrh