by Simon Critchlow Sick of the 'Monster Mash?' Here are 10 spooky classical music pieces to listen to for Halloween. 1. 'La Danse Macabre' by Camille Saint-Sans Right from the solo violin entry at the very start, it is clear the devil is leading this dance. Saint-Sans’ clever use of the interval of the tritone … Continue reading Top 10 Classical Music Pieces for Halloween
by Regina Kenney When I first set out to see some famous writer's tombstones for our #LiteratureGraves weekend, I thought I'd stroll in the cemetery, take a quick photo, and stroll out to the next site. Boy, did I find out how wrong I was on my first stop to Kensal Green Cemetary trying to find … Continue reading How To Find Wilkie Collins’ Grave in Kensal Green Cemetery
by Regina Kenney What better way to celebrate Halloween than to curl up with a good, spooky poem? Here is a list of my top 6 scariest poems. The first time I heard this poem was from the beginning of a chapter in a Stephen King audiobook my Dad was listening to on the way … Continue reading 6 Scary Poems To Read For Halloween
by Lee Cross Book Review of Piercing by Ryu Murakami So… you know how it usually takes you a few chapters to get into a book? – Well, don’t ask me how Ryu Murakami did it, but after a few chapters ‘Piercing’ managed to get into me. UInder my skin… Into my head… honestly, he … Continue reading Book Review: Piercing by Ryu Murakami
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by Lee Cross Vampires. First and foremost, credit where credit is due, they are the single most dominant creature from the supernatural that exists in literature today. A bold and sweeping statement, owing much to the influence cinema and television no doubt, but it’s honestly one I stand by. My evidence? It’s in the bookshops, … Continue reading Leopold Broom Investigates: Vampires in the Words
by Colleen White New England in the fall is a magical place; nights grow crisp, tables are filled with tasty fall treats, and the hills are blanketed with vibrant shades of orange, scarlet, and gold. No one captures the sights and feelings of autumn than Washington Irving, the granddaddy of American literature, and for that … Continue reading October Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Lee Cross What makes a scary line…well, a scary line? For me, it’s the feeling that I’ve been deceived. Knowing that a story has gotten away from me while it was right under my nose. That pause and the catch in my throat I get when I realise the currents below have silently grabbed … Continue reading Top 5 Scariest Lines In Literature
Halloween in Translation: Book Three by Lee Cross Book Review: Barcelona Shadows by Marc Pastor Ok…so wow! What a book! I really enjoyed this one, so much so that I can’t wait to pass it onto my friends. Barcelona Shadows is a dark and gothic detective novel, based on series of real murders that took place … Continue reading October Review: Barcelona Shadows
by Davy Kenney We begin with a high-falootin’ assertion that you need not go to crypts and castles of Europe or Asia to find true horror because it exists right here in New England. Alright, a bit over the top, but you’ve got our attention. Then we hear about a cross-country biker who is caught … Continue reading Why You Should Read H. P. Lovecraft
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