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Norman, The Doll That Needed to Be Locked Away, Stephen Lancaster

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I was given access to an advanced reading copy through Netgalley and Llewellyn Publications. First, let me just say this book was right up my alley. I have been interested in the paranormal for as long as I can remember, though I'd say as a skeptic more times than believer. I can relate to the thought that objects, people or houses can be haunted, as I've had some pretty creepy experiences of my own. However, I've always looked for the rational explanation first. Sometimes, though, there just isn't one to be found. That seems to be the case with Norman. Early on in the story, I found my skin crawling as the author begins to describe things that may have been circumstantial, but hadn't happened before Norman came into their lives. It just felt a little too familiar, and I had to take a break. I jumped back in after a day or two, and found myself wanting to know more. This is a pretty interesting tale, though I'd stay away if you have phobia of dolls. The

It's Almost That Time Again!

There are only 14 days left in the year, so it's time to start thinking about the 2018 Reading Challenges! And, it means I still have two weeks to finish last years (not gonna lie, it ain't gonna happen). This first one is the PopSugar challenge, which is my favorite and may be the only one I actually work on. I'll fill in my choices as I think of them. Here goes!!! A book made into a movie you’ve already seen Never Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro True crime In Cold Blood, Truman Capote or Helter Skelter The next book in a series you started King's Cage, Victoria Aveyard A book involving a heist The Hunter, Richard Stark Nordic noir The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye, David Lagercrantz A novel based on a real person The Perfect King, The Life of Edward III, Father of the English Nation, Ian Mortimer A book set in a country that fascinates you The Last Tudor, Philippa Gregory A book with a time of day in the title Dawn, Elie Wiesel A book about a v