Besides humor/funny stories, I often get asked for mystery & horror fiction book recommendations. Since I generally don't gravitate towards these types of books, it's a challenge. However, I am making more of an effort to be more helpful to students. In fact, I am currently perusing through possible selections for October/Horror Fiction month. I also included Books for Twilight Lovers link on the YA websites section at Ms. Geltch's YA Literature. Below is a list of my top four recent favorite reads in this genre. Feel free to concur or disagree... The more input the merrier...
1. Gaiman, Neil- The graveyard: Baby Nobody escapes to the graveyard as a man named Jack murders his parents & siblings. The spirits protect and raise Nobody away from Jack, who must finish murderous contract. I appreciate the few gruesome scenes as I rooted for Nobody to escape Jack's clutches
http://www.neilgaiman.com/works/Books/The+Graveyard+Book/
2. Fitzpatrick, Becca-Hush, hush : Initially, Nora fights her attraction to her Biology lab partner Patch. As she spends more time with him, terrifying events begin occurring. Yet, she becomes more drawn to him at the same time. I find myself drawn into the intense forbidden love story. I will read the remaining books when an opportunity arises.
http://beccafitzpatrick.com/
3. McCann, Lisa-Wake-Janie has battled with nightmares which she has done her best to keep from others throughout her childhood. Now, her dreams are becoming more real, dangerous, and impossible to hide. I remained glued to this action packed tale. Janie's abilities become even more important throughout the Wake trilogy.
http://lisamcmann.com/html/wake.html
4. Mead, Richelle-Vampire academy series- As Rose Hathaway prepares to become her best friend Moroi Princess Lisa's protector at Vampire Academy, she confronts danger and forbidden love throughout her journey. I admired Rose's spirit as she matures through her struggles during the six part account.
http://www.richellemead.com/books/vampireacademy.htm
Image located at http://www.mysteryandimagination.com/home/rolling%20darkness.gif
1. Gaiman, Neil- The graveyard: Baby Nobody escapes to the graveyard as a man named Jack murders his parents & siblings. The spirits protect and raise Nobody away from Jack, who must finish murderous contract. I appreciate the few gruesome scenes as I rooted for Nobody to escape Jack's clutches
http://www.neilgaiman.com/works/Books/The+Graveyard+Book/
2. Fitzpatrick, Becca-Hush, hush : Initially, Nora fights her attraction to her Biology lab partner Patch. As she spends more time with him, terrifying events begin occurring. Yet, she becomes more drawn to him at the same time. I find myself drawn into the intense forbidden love story. I will read the remaining books when an opportunity arises.
http://beccafitzpatrick.com/
3. McCann, Lisa-Wake-Janie has battled with nightmares which she has done her best to keep from others throughout her childhood. Now, her dreams are becoming more real, dangerous, and impossible to hide. I remained glued to this action packed tale. Janie's abilities become even more important throughout the Wake trilogy.
http://lisamcmann.com/html/wake.html
4. Mead, Richelle-Vampire academy series- As Rose Hathaway prepares to become her best friend Moroi Princess Lisa's protector at Vampire Academy, she confronts danger and forbidden love throughout her journey. I admired Rose's spirit as she matures through her struggles during the six part account.
http://www.richellemead.com/books/vampireacademy.htm
Image located at http://www.mysteryandimagination.com/home/rolling%20darkness.gif