truebookaddict - Tumblr blog

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - Various pawsitions More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/09/cat-thursday-various-pawsitions.html

[truebookaddict]

Something Wicked Fall - Happy Friday the 13th!

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - Tomorrow is Friday the 13th!! More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/09/cat-thursday-tomorrow-is-friday-13th.html

[truebookaddict]

Something Wicked Fall - Horror Book Review Roundup

On the Castle Macabre blog here: https://castlemacabre.blogspot.com/2024/09/something-wicked-fall-horror-book.html

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - I almost got away with it More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/09/cat-thursday-i-almost-got-away-with-it.html

[truebookaddict]

Challenge complete!

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - Thievery More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/cat-thursday-thievery.html

[truebookaddict]

This book is the second prequel to Practical Magic (preceded by Magic Lessons), but it was actually the second book published. I've decided to read them in the order they were published. I read Practical Magic over 20 years ago, after seeing the movie. At the time, I loved the movie more. However, upon reading this wonderful book, I plan to revisit Practical Magic to see if my older self will feel differently. I have a feeling I will. Of course, I will always love the movie, and I'm so excited they're making a new film. Sequel? Prequel? We shall see.

As I said, this was a wonderful story. I loved getting to know the aunts when they were young, and their brother. It was cool to learn the origins of the famous Sally and Gillian Owens. Most of all, I just love stories of magic and witchcraft. It's so much more than people think it is. I know some will understand this.

I'm not going to say much else. No spoilers from me! However, I will share a couple of favorite quotes from the book...

"Three hundred years ago people believed in the devil. They believed if an incident could not be explained, then the cause was something wicked, and that cause was often a woman who was said to be a witch. Women who did as they pleased, women with property, women who had enemies, women who took lovers, women who knew about the mysteries of childbirth, all were suspect, especially to the fiercest and cruelest judge in the area, John Hathorne, a man so terrible that his great-great grandson, the author of The Scarlet Letter, tried to deny his own heritage by changing the spelling of his name."

"This just means I know you better than you know yourself," Jet said. "But what else is a sister for?"

Anyone who has a sister who is dear to them will totally get that quote.

[truebookaddict]

Wow...this book! SO good. Victor LaValle never ceases to amaze me. This one though is now my favorite of his books. There's something about the melding of horror with historical fiction...it takes real skill to pull it off. So, not just a fascinating (and bloody and horrifying) read, but interesting in its exploration of women in history, and particularly women of color. Read this book!

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - Cats in art: Jacques-Laurent Agasse More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/cat-thursday-cats-in-art-45-jacques.html

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - Some humor to cleanse the palate More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/cat-thursday-some-humor-to-cleanse.html

[truebookaddict]

I think this is why poetry is so special to those who love it. It seems we always find pieces of ourselves in the words.

Full review here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/knowing-by-mark-cox-review.html

[truebookaddict]

Hey, Have you entered this competition to win The Crimson Canvas $250 Visa Gift Card Giveaway yet? If you refer friends you get more chances to win :) https://wn.nr/HC7Ds93

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - Happy International Cat Day More Here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/cat-thursday-happy-international-cat-day.html

[truebookaddict]

15 years of book blogging! https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/15-years-of-true-book-addict.html

[truebookaddict]

Cat Thursday - 2024 Summer Olympics More here: https://www.truebookaddict.com/2024/08/cat-thursday-2024-summer-olympics.html

[truebookaddict]

Currently reading: Lone Women by Victor LaValle The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens