Tag Archives: Not Quite Book Reviews

House of Leaves

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Annie Neugebauer

I’d like to introduce you all to my new favorite book. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is a 700-page beast of a novel, and I loved every freaking page of it. I loved it from cover to cover. … Continue reading →

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Fifty Shades of Grey, a Discussion

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Annie Neugebauer

This post is intended for adult readers over 18. I don’t do book reviews, although I might be posting another blog on that topic soon. What I do do (heh) are book discussions. My favorite books to discuss? The mega-popular … Continue reading →

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What Ray Bradbury Meant to Me

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Annie Neugebauer

As a female horror writer, I sometimes think I was born the wrong gender about three decades too late. If you’re not very familiar with the horror genre in books, let me sum it up for you: popular contemporary horror … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Tired of People Ragging on Twilight

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

I’m hesitant to even write this blog. For one thing, defending Twilight makes me seem like a fan, and I’m not really. I don’t hate it or anything – I’ve read all four books and enjoyed them for what they … Continue reading →

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Four Classic Gothic Novels: a review of Vathek, Otranto, Udolpho, and The Monk

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on May 19, 2010 at 5:50 PM Many people are fascinated by the dark allure of the gothic genre, like myself. Usually drawn in by modern spins such as Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre, we find ourselves … Continue reading →

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