Horror Aficionados discussion

I thought we'd give Buddy Reads a try at HA. Buddy Reads is when you want to read/discuss a book with a few people as you're reading it. Kind of like a Group Read only a book doesn't have to be voted on. So if you're bummed that your book didn't make the Group Read cut, just see if a few other people want to read it along with you in the Buddy Read section.

This thread is for all of our members who are interested in reading with a buddy/buddies.

1) Post the title link/image of the book you would like to read.

2) Post the dates you intend to read the book.

3) If you're interested in joining a nominated book, post your name along with the link/image of the book.

4) Create a thread with the title of the book and list the names of the participants.

5) Decide as a group if you want to read a certain number of chapters a night; if you want to include spoilers, etc.

I think Cynthia and Kasia are reading this currently? If so, I'm about to create a thread for it.

Yep, still reading it! I think I've got about 70 pages to go.

Oooh, game. I can start this next. I have this book.

Zomb, I've created the thread so jump in when you're ready. It's a great read.

i have this book.

We're reading it through August.

Well since it tied for second on the group read vote I know a few people want to read it so how about Succulent Prey

I've been wanting to read it. When are you planning to read it? Next month? I still need to read Ancient Images for this month's group read.

Next month would be fine, I usually go through a novel every other night at work but I got bumped to a new job and I am in training so not much free time to read. I will probably be done with training in the next week or two and after that anytime will be fine with me.

Anybody want to read Them or Us by David Moody?

If anyone wants to read Ghost Road Blues with me that might be fun. I have to finish reading this book for a class by October 25th, but I also have to read a mystery novel (currently reading) and a romance novel before that so I'm not 100% sure when I'd start it.

Rachel wrote: "If anyone wants to read Ghost Road Blues with me that might be fun. I have to finish reading this book for a class by October 25th, but I also have to read a mystery novel (currently reading) and a..."

I have this book, but I probably won't be able to get to start on it until next week because I started reading Every Dead Thing today.

Rachel wrote: "If anyone wants to read Ghost Road Blues with me that might be fun. I have to finish reading this book for a class by October 25th, but I also have to read a mystery novel (currently reading) and a..."

That was a fun series Rachel, hope you enjoy it.

Rachel wrote: "If anyone wants to read Ghost Road Blues with me that might be fun. I have to finish reading this book for a class by October 25th, but I also have to read a mystery novel (currently reading) and a..."

Its on my tbr list but I doubt I will get to it until late next month or possibly the month after.

I probably won't be starting Ghost Road Blues until mid-September at the earliest.

Rachel wrote: "I probably won't be starting Ghost Road Blues until mid-September at the earliest."

That sounds fine :) Just post when you are ready to start and I'll join in.

Yea me to.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

Hey, a friend at another group creates a thread for the books that several members have posted that they'd like to read together. I'll add to the list from suggestions from this thread. When the time comes for the read, I'll create a discussion thread. I hope this will prompt me to read some of the books I've been wanting to read for a while.

Tressa wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

Hey, a friend at another group creates a thread for the books that several members have posted that they'd like to read toge..."

That's a great way to organize it.

Yeah, Shelli is an amazing mod.

I'd like to suggest a book for a Buddy Read. I probably won't be able to start it until October.

Lauren, I'd love to read The Ritual. Looks like my kind of book. I'll add our names to the list for October.

Sign me up for ritual, sounds great.

OK. Will add your name to the list.

Cynthia wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I probably won't be starting Ghost Road Blues until mid-September at the earliest."

That sounds fine :) Just post when you are ready to start and I'll join in."

I started this book yesterday because I get a bit OCD with stuff I have to read for school and I was on a roll. We can start the discussion anytime.

Rachel wrote: "Cynthia wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I probably won't be starting Ghost Road Blues until mid-September at the earliest."

That sounds fine :) Just post when you are ready to start and I'll join in."

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Right now I'm reading Every Dead Thing and also The Turtle Boy. I should be able to start Ghost Road Blues next week :)

If I can I would like to throw my name in the hat for Ghost Road Blues for September. I have had it for a long time and want to finally read it. I'm going to try for Succulent Prey too provided I can squeeze a couple bucks out of my book fund - I have been bad and overspent for the past several months in a row...

The more the merrier...

Throw me down for The Ritual. I just impulse grabbed it from the New Books section at the library, read the two page prologue, and now know how I'll be spending the rest of my weekend.

11811 wrote: "Throw me down for The Ritual. I just impulse grabbed it from the New Books section at the library, read the two page prologue, and now know how I'll be spending the rest of my weekend."

We are not doing the buddy read until October though. Not that you couldn't still discuss it with us if you read it now.

This one sucked me in big time and I don't think I can stop myself from finishing it straight through. I'll just jump into the thread when it gets started in October. I don't recommend peeking at the first two pages unless you plan to read all of it.

I wont even buy it until then just to help me avoid the temptation.

I curse my impulsiveness. I'm already 100 pages into this demonic prose form of crack cocaine and I can't wait until October to discuss it. Its like Blair Witch meets The Ruins meets The Willows. I can put it down just long enough for my pulse to slow down to a normal rate but then I'm back at it.

I'm gonna try to speed up October. I'm sure that defies some law of physics or something but I always sucked at science so I'm gonna try anyway.

I'm jumping into your Succulent Prey thread too even though I read it a couple years ago. I thought it was great and look forward to your thoughts on it.

Oh, and all this happened while I was looking for my copy of Ghost Road Blues. I found it so I'll probably be loitering in that thread too.

11811 wrote: "Its like Blair Witch meets The Ruins meets The Willows....."

Sign me up! Oh, already signed up for it. But don't let me forget come October.

Oh Tressa, don't worry I'll def remind everyone when it gets close to time. I read a few pages and had to stop since I started my classes (mainly Anatomy and Physiology) and I'm anxious to get back to it. My last day of class is October 5 and I'll probably be starting it on he fourth. Lol

If it's possible, I would love to jump in on The Ritual!

I'll add you, Margaret. Thanks, Lauren.

Anyone want to read The Shining with me during the month of October?

I've read that one so many times, Cynthia. Hope you get some takers, though.

I had every intention of reading IT (Hardback) until I pulled it off my shelf and I swear it weighed 10 pounds! I put it back and grabbed a paperback of The Shining. It seemed less intimidating at the time :)

I have just finished my latest book which was a zombie book and would like some suggestions on what to read next.

What one of your favourite books would you recommend?

Does anyone recommend World War Z?

And I don't mind buddying up too.

Ok.......I'll shut up now ;)

Margaret, my library copy of The Ritual should be available for me today. Will get started on that this month along with 'Salem's Lot for the group read.

Zoe, World War Z is fantastic. You won't go wrong reading that one. For me since it's a different spin on the zombie novel it refreshed the genre for me and I enjoyed it more.

Check the Buddy Lists thread to see if you want to jump in on any of them. Or suggest one here and see if you get any takers.

World War Z is increadible, everyone should read one
Harbor was very well written, but exhausting to read

as well you should be, he's a very good writer
his Handling the Undead was a very interesting perspective on zombies

not into zombies? I can't imagine :)
I'm not really into vampires, but I'm always interested in new perspectives on old standards
let me know what you think of Harbor when you start it

Id like to read The Little Stranger with someone. Starting it today until Sunday.

I LOVED The Little Stranger. Thanks to Bandit for recommending it to me. I'll create a discussion thread for it.

I hope someone takes Addy up on her Little Stranger buddy read. It is a fantastic book. I created a discussion thread. Let me know if you want me to add your name to the list. The read will go from October thru November since October is almost over.

I am starting a buddy read for Edge of Dark Water in my other group if anyone wants to join us. We only have 2 people reading it I doubt the other Guy would have a problem with moving it here so we have a few more people.