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It’s giveaway time! #BuddyReadstoDieFor is givin

It’s giveaway time! #BuddyReadstoDieFor is giving away 2 COPIES of CALLER’S GAME by @jdbarker_author to 2 LUCKY READERS.

All you have to do is follow the rules below and you are entered!

To enter:

1. Like and save this post
2. Follow @shereadswithcats @jessicamap & @wherethereadergrows
3. Tag 2 friends (unlimited entries)
4. Share this post in your Insta stories for 24 hours and tag us (you can do this daily)

This giveaway is international. You must be 18+ to enter. No affiliation with Instagram. 2 winners will be chosen on August 9th. Good luck friends.

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Happy #Caturday all! Jules decided to be a #cat mo

Happy #Caturday all! Jules decided to be a #cat model - it’s his calling.

Yesterday the #BuddyReadstoDieFor crew (@wherethereadergrows, @jessicamap, and yours truly) had a blast talking with @taylor.adams.author about his newest book, HAIRPIN BRIDGE. I finished it the day before and really enjoyed it. During the interview, he made a couple of exciting announcements!

One: NO EXIT is going to be a movie on @hulu!!! Taylor said the screenplay adaptation is gold and the cast is awesome! So go read the book because it’s one of my favorites! 👀

Two: He wrote a new book!!! It’s coming out next year and it sounds EXCELLENT. The plot goes something like this… A reader gives a novel a one star review and the author gets dark real fast. WOAH, am I right?! 😱

How’s your day going?! Xx

Hey all! Here are some amazing #books I received f

Hey all! Here are some amazing #books I received from tagged publishers. Thank you so much for #gifted copies.

Have you read any of these books? Do you see a favorite?

Hey all! Guess what?! It’s time to announce the

Hey all! Guess what?! It’s time to announce the August #BuddyReadstoDieFor book! We are so excited to read @jdbarker_author’s CALLER’S GAME and we hope you will be to! 🔍🔍

As you know, we are huge fans of thrillers in this book club, so this one should be lots of fun! Take a 👀 at the synopsis below and tell us if you want in 🕵🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♀️

Synopsis -

“I’m going to offer you a choice.”
Controversial satellite radio talk show host, Jordan Briggs, has clawed her way to the top of the broadcast world. She doesn’t hold back, doesn’t spare feelings, and has no trouble sharing what’s on her mind. Her rigorous pursuit of success has come at a price, though. Her marriage is in ruins, she hasn’t spoken to her mother in years, and she’s distanced herself from all those close to her. If not for her young daughter, Charlotte, her personal life would be in complete shambles.
When a subdued man calls into the show and asks to play a game, she sees it as nothing more than a way to kick-start the morning, breathe life into the beginnings of drive-time for her listeners. Against her producer’s advice, she agrees, and unwittingly opens a door to the past. Live on the air with an audience of millions, what starts out as a game quickly turns deadly—events long thought buried resurface and Jordan Briggs is forced to reconcile with one simple fact—All decisions have consequences.
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Thank you so much @aaknopf for this BEAUTIFUL #gif

Thank you so much @aaknopf for this BEAUTIFUL #gifted package.

SONGS IN URSA MAJOR by @emma.c.brodie is a fictionalized account of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor’s relationship during the 70s music scene. I haven’t read it yet, but I am certainly intrigued. It looks like a great summer read!

Do you have this book on your radar?!

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A little kitty photo to brighten your day. Have y

A little kitty photo to brighten your day.

Have you ever read a book where an animal is the narrator?

I’ve read a few, but my all time favorite is HOLLOW KINGDOM by @kirajanewrites. I cannot wait for FERAL CREATURES next month! It comes out near my birthday. (hint hint @grandcentralpub 😉)

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Do you collect things? I have a thing for pins, es

Do you collect things? I have a thing for pins, especially horror pins. @sharp_infant is not only a clever name, but look how cute!!! 😱

I have a horror confession to make: I am not a huge Chucky fan. However, I do love his bride. Mainly because we both have the same leather jacket 😂

I am obsessed with all things Alice and Coraline. I officially need Coraline to go with Mother, and the Mad Hatter for my Alice. Actually, I want them all 😏

Scroll ⬅️ to see a close up of infant King. He’s adorbs 😇

If you would like some of these beauties, head over to @sharp_infant and use my discount code SHEREADSWITHCATS13. Also, if you spend $25 or more you get free stickers! (⬅️ to check them out) #linkinbio

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Happy Weekend! I am terrible at photo prompts, but

Happy Weekend! I am terrible at photo prompts, but this one is special. Today is the first day of #100daysofHalloweenHappy —can you believe it’s 100 days away? 👻

I love this #photochallenge so much because #Halloween is the best day of the year. The fall weather, boots and jackets, and all those fall flavors! Apple donuts are my fav!

Today’s prompt is a SELFIE + 3 FACTS. Sounds easy enough, so here we go…

1. I never had cats until I became an adult.
2. The first horror movie I ever watched was The Exorcist. The first horror novel I read was Stephen King’s The Shining. The first true crime book I read was Small Sacrifice by Ann Rule. All at the ages of 6, 7, & 8.
3. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and OCD, which means my brain is organized chaos.

I can’t manage a photo prompt everyday (see fact #3), but hopefully I’ll do a few more.

Tell me a fact about yourself? 👻👻

Thanks @halloweenhappy for such a fun photo challenge!

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Another day, another book recommendation. I guaran

Another day, another book recommendation. I guarantee that S.A. Cosby’s RAZORBLADE TEARS will be one of the best books you’ll read all year. I devoured BLACKTOP WASTELAND, but RAZORBLADE TEARS knocked me on my ass.

In the words of the great Stephen King, “Cosby is the real deal”. He’s an ingenious storyteller. I don’t know how he does it, but I was fully invested in the characters, deep into the story, and all the while raced through the pages. Cosby writes a gritty, visceral, and emotional story of revenge. And yes, there is violence, but there’s also a lot of heart. There has never been a title more suited for its book than RAZORBLADE TEARS. This is an action-packed heartbreaker of a story. It cut me, it cut me bad.

Check out the synopsis and tell me if you plan to pick this one up 👇🏻

Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen years, with not so much as a speeding ticket in all that time. But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid. The last thing he expects to hear is that his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah’s white husband, Derek. Ike had never fully accepted his son but is devastated by his loss. Derek’s father Buddy Lee was almost as ashamed of Derek for being gay as Derek was ashamed of his father's criminal record. Buddy Lee still has contacts in the underworld, though, and he wants to know who killed his boy. Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with little else in common other than a criminal past and a love for their dead sons, band together in their desperate desire for revenge. In their quest to do better for their sons in death than they did in life, hardened men Ike and Buddy Lee will confront their own prejudices about their sons and each other, as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.

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Thank you @delreybooks for my free copy #prhpartne

Thank you @delreybooks for my free copy #prhpartner

Happy Pub Day to @chuck_wendig’s THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS. I read this 544 page book a few months ago and I’M STILL SHOOK. I never stopped reading to take notes (rookie mistake 🤦🏼‍♀️) because I was too immersed in the story. I’m going back through the book now to take notes for my upcoming detailed review. Be sure to watch this space 👀

So, just know this is one of my favorite books of the year. Absolute fucking perfection *chef’s kiss*

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One hundred million stars for the adaptation of St

One hundred million stars for the adaptation of Stephen King’s LISEY’S STORY. The ending was perfect in every way. Julianne Moore and Clive Owen were outstanding. I was mesmerized by the beautiful imagery and the emotion behind every scene. SO GOOD.

From what I’ve heard it helps to have some knowledge of the book going in. That’s not necessarily my opinion, but it could be why the feedback for this show is so divisive. I can only speak for myself and say I LOVED IT.

What is your favorite #StephenKing adaptation?

My favs are LISEY’S STORY, Misery, Dolores Claiborne, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, IT, Carrie, The Mist, The Shining (I know I know, but it was branded into my soul before I knew the truth), Doctor Sleep, 11/22/63, Secret Window, and Stand by Me.

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Thank you so much to the tagged publishers for the

Thank you so much to the tagged publishers for the #gifted books!

Hello lovelies! Who’s excited to pick their next read?!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thanks so much to the tagged publishers for the free #books

Marcus and I ordered in some takeout and we are watching Dr. Death on @peacocktv. Do you know this case?! It’s wild! I listened to the podcast awhile back (thanks @crimebythebook) and it was astounding that a doctor went full on sociopath. The things that went wrong are reprehensible. Anyway, it’s an interesting case. 🔍

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#BookReview for HUMAN-SHAPED FIENDS by @chandler.m

Thank you @quirkbooks for this #boxedset of MISS

#BookReview time! Thank you so much @night_worms

#BookReview time!

Thank you so much @night_worms and @cemeterygatesm for my review copy.

“Facts are harder to swallow than knives, and just as sharp and painful. The facts are here, in this assortment of macabre offerings that litter the ground. Each one feeds into the next, each one a stain. With each passing offering I grow ever closer to the discovery that’s sheltered and nestled deep within – the filthy secret and stain that remains. The secret of what it truly took to kill a child.”

Consider the above quote your “proceed with caution” warning for ONLY THE STAINS REMAIN by @rossjefferyauthor. This is an unapologetic story of child abuse, so to say it is dark would be an insult to your intelligence. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but this feels different from other horrific child abuse stories I’ve read. Much like the late great Jack Ketchum, Jeffery writes the most uncomfortable scenes that are difficult to read, but somehow keeps you engaged. The writing is raw, honest, and shows respect for the delicate subject matter.

We follow two siblings, Jude and his older brother, Kyle. They had a loving relationship with their mother, as well as each other, but just after she passed away, the monsters she kept at bay their entire life, arrive. Their three uncles are the literal translation of what it is to be a monster. And their father, the worst offender, let the uncles have unrestricted access to the boys’ innocence.

ONLY THE STAINS REMAIN took me down a notch, but I have to admit it was mostly because of Kyle. There was something extraordinary about him and he has a permanent place in my broken heart.

What is an evocative book that has impacted you the most?

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#Caturday with Jules and Mia ( @Quirkbooks #prhpa

#Caturday with Jules and Mia
( @Quirkbooks #prhpartner )

Today is my mom’s birthday so we went to San Francisco to watch the Giants play. My dude Brandon Crawford hit the only home run and they won 10-4. Woohoo 🎉

On another note, who loves #truecrime all day long like I do? I seriously cannot get enough of it. THE ULTIMATE EVIL by Maury Terry is about the Son of Sam case back in the 70s and I am here for it. There is also a @netflix #docuseries that I cannot wait to check out. If you’re anything like me, you probably think #DavidBerkowitz is full of sh*t and cannot be trusted 😂

What are you all up to this weekend?!

P.S. Isn’t Jules so funny with the side eye? omggggg

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Behold the #bookmail - special thanks to the tagge

Behold the #bookmail - special thanks to the tagged publishers #prhpartner

There are A TON of good books coming out this year. I’ve read a few of these already, like THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP, THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS, and PALACE OF THE DROWNED.

I might pick up VIOLENT VIXENS or APPLESEED next 🤔

What would you pick?!

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Do you like #bookclubs and buddy reads?! I love th

Do you like #bookclubs and buddy reads?! I love them, but sometimes I start too late or too early. I’m a total binge reader, which makes discussing the book as we are reading a bit difficult 😂 I usually discuss a book after I finish it or after I review it 🤷🏼‍♀️

My friend Tav over at @readswithdogs started a semi-new #bookclub and I am her new assistant 😂 I always love Tav’s picks, so it just made sense to work together. #ThrillsAndChillsBookClub covers all manner of dark and stabby reads. Plus, #SheReadswithCats and #ReadswithDogs were destined to join forces 👯‍♀️🖤

This month we are #reading MADAM by Phoebe Wynne, which looks ahhhh-mazing. How ‘bout it? Any of you want to #readalong with us this month? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Also, don’t forget we are reading Taylor Adams’ HAIRPIN BRIDGE for #BuddyReadsToDieFor and there is an IG Live at the end month ✌🏻

Synopsis: For 150 years, high above rocky Scottish cliffs, Caldonbrae Hall has sat untouched, a beacon of excellence in an old ancestral castle. A boarding school for girls, it promises that the young women lucky enough to be admitted will emerge “resilient and ready to serve society.” Into its illustrious midst steps Rose Christie: a 26-year-old Classics teacher, Caldonbrae’s new head of the department, and the first hire for the school in over a decade. It doesn’t take long for Rose to suspect that there’s more to the secret circumstances surrounding the abrupt departure of her predecessor--a woman whose ghost lingers everywhere--than anyone is willing to let on. In her search for this mysterious former teacher, Rose instead uncovers the darkness that beats at the heart of Caldonbrae, forcing her to confront the true extent of the school’s nefarious purpose, and her own role in perpetuating it.

IT’S NEW BOOK TUESDAY Jules and I are here to t

IT’S NEW BOOK TUESDAY

Jules and I are here to tell you our TOP TEN picks coming out today. These are the books we are MOST excited for. Since I live in California, the books shipped out to me arrive a little later in the week so for now, I’ll list them below 👀

1. #BuildYourHouseAroundMyBody by Violet Kupersmith
2. #RazorbladeTears by S.A. Cosby
3. #CoupleFoundSlain by Mikita Brottman
4. #TheVeryNiceBox by Eve Gleichman & Laura Blackett
5. #EveryoneInThisRoomWillSomedayBeDead by Emily Austin
6. #The22MurdersOfMadisonMay by Max Barry
7. #LightsOutInLincolnwood by Geoffrey Rodkey
8. #Falling by T.J. Newman
9. #TheStrangerInTheMirror by Liv Constantine
10. #KillAllYourDarlings by David Bell

Watch this space for upcoming pretty book photos. Which BOOK are you most excited to read?!

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Happy Monday, all! I decided today is a great day

Happy Monday, all!

I decided today is a great day for a #bookshelf #shelfie 📸 I am in love with my #bibliophile paradise because being surrounded by #books brings me peace. I also love being surrounded by nature, but this will do for now 🖤

I just started #reading LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS and THE STRANGER IN THE MIRROR - I’m enjoying both for now.

What are you reading?

(pssst…there is a clue hidden in this photo for an upcoming announcement, but mums the word 👀)

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