(photo credit) We are gathered here to mourn the passing of October but also to revel in the warmth of autumn and the joy of sharing. It’s been a busy, crazy, exciting, delightful month of reading and conversing and musing. Even now, the last of the young-uns are streaking through the streets in pursuit of chocolate. Soon, all will be as quiet as the grave. This year I think I maximized my otherworldly experiences. I participated in the group read…
Afternoon of an Autocrat by Norah Lofts I read this novel as part of a discussion led by Werner at the Goodreads Supernatural Group. I find it’s interesting to read books by novelists who reach back in time to write about a former era. Hey, what can I say? I did it myself with Moonlight Dancer. I think of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a 19th century writer who focused on 17th century New England in The Scarlet Letter. I think of John…
Hi everyone. Today we embark on part two of our discussion of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere courtesy of Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings. Carl has prepared the questions below. I hope you’ll join us! 1. Chapter 6 begins with Richard chanting the mantra, “I want to go home”. How do you feel about Richard and his reactions at this point to the unexpected adventure he finds himself on? More than once during this section I sensed allusions, the first being Wizard…