May 2024 Books

 I got tired of doing the math for the book count.

Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! By: David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker

Non-fiction: Humor, Pop Culture, History, Memoir, 352 pages

Poorly Drawn Lines: Good Ideas and Amazing Stories by: Reza Farazmand

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor, 199 pages

Poorlier Drawn Lines by: Reza Farazmand

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor, 168 pages

The Fourth Closet: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novel #3) by: Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, Diana Camero

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Mystery, Pop Culture, Paranormal 192 pages

What Feasts at Night by: T. Kingfisher

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, Fantasy, 151 pages

Unfuck Your Eating: Using Science to Build a Better Relationship with Food, Health, and Body Image by: Faith G. Harper

Non-fiction: 192 pages

BuzzFeed Unsolved Supernatural: 101 True Tales of Hauntings, Demons, and the Paranormal By: Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej

Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, Humor, 234 pages

The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World by: Tim Rayborn

Non-fiction: History, Short Story, Holidays 144 pages

The Shadows by: Vincent Zabus Art by: Hippolyte

 Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Politics 199 pages

April- Books 24-37

 Drinking in Victorian and Edwardian Britain: Beyond the Spectre of the Drunkard by: Thora Hands

Non-fiction: History, E-book

Pretty Deadly, Vol. 1: The Shrike By: Kelly Sue DeConnick Ill. By: Emma Ríos

Fiction: Fantasy, Paranormal, Graphic Novel, 120 pages

The Ultimate Deviled Egg Cookbook: Creative and Crowning Deviled Egg Recipes to Relish By: Pierre Gardner

Non-fiction: Cooking, E-book

The Top 5 Most Haunted Places in America By: John Morrison

Non-fiction: E-book

(Note: E-book was actually a different book by the author that was a bonus that should have been after the book missing in the e-book.) 

The Doctors Are In: The Essential and Unofficial Guide to Doctor Who's Greatest Time Lord By: Graeme Burk, Stacey Smith?

Non-fiction: Pop Culture, History, 275 pages

Battle Pope, Volume 1: Genesis By: Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, Art By: Val Staples

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel, 120 pages

Battle Pope, Volume 2: Mayhem By: Robert Kirkman Art By: Matthew Roberts, Tony Moore

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel, 120 pages

Battle Pope, Volume 3: Pillow Talk By: Robert Kirkman Art By: Tony Moore, Cory Walker, et al

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel, 128 pages

Battle Pope, Volume 4: Wrath Of God  By: Robert Kirkman, Art by: Tony Moore, Val Staples

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel, 128 pages

Chivalry By: Neil Gaiman Art By: Colleen Doran

Fiction: Short Story, Fantasy, Humor, Graphic Novel 72 pages

Godzilla: The Half Century War By: James Stokoe

Fiction: Sci-fi, Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, 124 pages

Twenty Five Mystery Science Theater 3000 Films That Changed My Life In No Way Whatsoever By: Frank Conniff Ill. By: Len Peralta

Non-fiction: Memoir, Pop Culture, Humor 104 pages

Ghostbusters: Displaced Aggression By: Scott Lobdell Art By: Ilias Kyriazis

Fiction: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, Pop Culture, Graphic Novel, 104 pages

Death Behind the Dumpster By: K.B. Blake

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

 

March Books: 16-23

1950s - A Decade of Serial Killers: The Most Evil Serial Killers of the 1950s by: Jack Smith

Non-fiction: True Crime, History, E-book

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Scroll of the Dead By: David Stuart Davies

Fiction: Mystery, Classics, History, 172 pages

Man-Monkey: In Search of the British Bigfoot By: Nick Redfern

Non-fiction: History, Mystery, Paranormal, Biology, Horror, 164 pages

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, Vol. 2: Scum and Villainy By: Amanda Deibert, Cecil Castelucci, Michael Moreci, et al.

Fiction: Pop Culture, Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi, 96 pages

I Am Not Starfire By: Mariko Tamaki Art by: Yoshi Yoshitani

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel, 166 pages

Star Wars: Tales from the Death Star by: Cavan Scott Art By: Soo Lee et al

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel, 96 pages

Star Trek: Year Five - Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 By: Jackson Lanzing, Art By: Ángel Hernández, Stephen Thompson et al

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel 320 pages

Invisible By: Lorena McCourtney

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

February Books: 8-15

Smoked Mullet By: Margaret Lashley

Fiction: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Paranormal, 282 pages

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt By: Todd Harra & Ken McKenzie

Non-fiction: Memoir, Humor, Short Stories, Science, E-book

The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys By: Linda Raedisch

Non-Fiction: History, Cooking, 320 Pages

Black History is More Than Harriet Tubman: 16 More Uncommon Biographies from America and the World By: Aaron Brachfeld Ed. By: Brandy Combs

Non-fiction: History, Biography, E-book

The Princess Bride Cookbook: The Official Cookbook By: Jenn Fujikawa

Non-fiction: Cooking, Pop Culture, 192 pages

The Mysterious Mrs. White: The True Story of Four Michigan Murders and the People Who Got Away With Them By: Allie Seibert

Non-fiction: History, Mystery, True Crime, Local Interests, 184 pages

Haunts of the Upper Great Lakes By: Dixie Franklin

Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, 108 pages

The Best of Gordon R. Dickson: Volume 1 By: Gordon R. Dickson Ed By: Hank Davis

Fiction: Sci- Fi, Fantasy, Short Stories, 272 pages

 

January Books: 1-7

 Once again starting with a 52 book reading goal. No set amount to be e-books, but will likely be a larger amount of e-books to physical ones due to work.  Also have a few set books on my list but not as many as last year's read all the main American Girl books goal. 

A Spot of Earl Slay by: Aubrey Elle

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

Shadows in the Glasshouse by: Megan McDonald

Fiction: Children's, Mystery, History, 131 pages

You Died: An Anthology of the Afterlife Ed by: Kel McDonald

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Anthology, Short Stories, Religion, Fantasy, 270 pages

What the Dead Know By: Nghi Vo

Fiction: Short Story, Mystery, Paranormal, History, E-book

Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving By: Mo Rocca

Non-fiction: Biography, History, Humor, 384 pages

Gastronogeek: Recipes to Die For: 40 Dishes Inspired by the World's Greatest Fictional Detectives By: Thibaud Villanova

Non-fiction: Food, Pop Culture, Classics, 120 pages

Roswell: History, Haunts and Legends By: Dianna Avena

Non-fiction: Paranormal, History, 128 pages

Note: this is about Roswell Georgia and not New Mexico. 

Books 367-368 of 2023

 Klaus By: Grant Morrison Ill by: Dan Mora

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Paranormal, Pop Culture  208 pages

A Taste Of Cowboy: Ranch Recipes and Tales from the Trail By: Kent Rollins & Shannon Rollins

Non-fiction: Cooking, 256 pages

Books 326-366

As the title shows I have completed my reading goal for the year. 

Meet Kit: An American Girl : 1934 by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 68 pages

Kit Learns a Lesson: A School Story  by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 61 pages

Kit's Surprise: A Christmas Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 71 pages

Kit Saves the Day  by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 68 pages

Happy Birthday, Kit! by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 67 pages

Changes for Kit by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 75 pages 

Really Truly Ruthie by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 75 pages

Kit's Tree House by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 56 pages

Kit's Home Run By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 46 pages

Midnight in Lonesome Hollow: A Kit Mystery by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: Mystery, History, Children's 181 pages

A Thief in the Theater: A Kit Mystery by: Sarah Masters Buckey

Fiction: Mystery, History, Children's 192 pages

Vern, Custodian of the Universe By: Tyrell Waiters

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi, Humor, YA 168 pages

Twistwood Tales By: A.C. Macdonald

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Humor, YA, 160 pages

Surprise Island By: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Fiction: Classic, Children's Mystery 192 pages

Squire & Knight By: Scott Chantler

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, 176 pages

The Yellow House Mystery By: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Fiction: Classic, Children's Mystery 192 pages

Accidental Magic By: Iris Beaglehole

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, E-book

Absolutely No Thoughts Of Pounding During My Fun Day With This Kind T-Rex Because I'm Aromantic And Asexual And That's A Wonderfully Valid Way Of Proving Love Is Real By: Chuck Tingle

Fiction: Short Story, Humor, E-book

The Black Bestiary: A Phantasmagoria of Monsters and Myths from the Philippines By: Budjette Tan

Fiction: Graphic Novel 128 pages

Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England: From Flips & Rattle-Skulls to Switchel & Spruce Beer By: Corin Hirsch

Non-fiction: Cooking, History, 128 pages

The Magician By: Rebecca Serle

Fiction: Short Story, E-book

Molly Learns a Lesson: A School Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 88 pages

Molly's Surprise: A Christmas Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 64 pages

Happy Birthday, Molly: A Springtime Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 65 pages

Molly Saves the Day: A Summer Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 69 pages

Changes for Molly: A Winter Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 80 pages

Brave Emily  by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, 76 pages

Molly's Route 66 Adventure By: Dottie Raymer

Fiction: Children's, History, 32 pages

Cowboys and Aliens By: Scott Mitchell Rosenberg

Fiction: Sci-Fi, History, Graphic Novel 103 pages

Molly's A+ Partner By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 48 pages

Molly Takes Flight By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 40 pages

Molly and the Movie Star By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 40 pages

Molly's Puppy Tale By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 48 pages

Molly Marches On By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Children's, History, short story 40 pages

American Ghost Stories: True Tales from All 50 States By: Michael A. Kozlowski

Non-fiction: Paranormal, History, 272 pages

The Prophet: A Graphic Novel By: Pete Katz & Kahlil Gibran

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Classic, Religion, Poetry 128 pages

Oyster War By: Ben Towle

Fiction: Graphic Novel, History, Paranormal, Mystery 168 pages

Julie: The Big Break By: Megan McDonald

Fiction: Children's, History, 120 pages

Julie Takes a Stand By: Megan McDonald

Fiction: Children's, History, 128 pages

Happy New Year, Julie 1974 By: Megan McDonald

Fiction: Children's, History, 88 pages

Julie and the Eagles By: Megan McDonald

Fiction: Children's, History, 88 pages

Books 301-325:

Coraline Adapted/illustrated by: P. Craig Russell, by: Neil Gaiman

Fiction: Paranormal, Horror, Children's, Graphic Novel, 192 pages

Haunted Detroit by: Nicole Beauchamp

Non-fiction: Paranormal, 128 pages

Secrets at Camp Nokomis: A Rebecca Mystery by: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: Children's, Mystery, 192 pages

Bookshop Witch by: T. Thorn Coyle

Fiction: Mystery, Fantasy, Paranormal, E-book

A Growing Suspicion: A Rebecca Mystery by: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: Children's, Mystery, 192 pages

The Crystal Ball: A Rebecca Mystery by: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: Children's, Mystery, 151 pages

The Man on the Stairs and More Strange Stories By: Edward B. Farber

Fiction: Horror, Short Story, E-book

The Montauk Project: Experiments in Time By: Preston B. Nichols, Peter Moon

"Non-fiction": "History", Paranormal, Pop Culture, 156 pages

It Waits in the Woods By: Josh Malerman

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Fantasy, E-book

In Bloom By: Paul Tremblay

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Fantasy, Sci-fi, E-book

Big Bad By: Chandler Baker

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Fantasy, E-book

Best of Luck by: Jason Mott

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Fantasy, E-book

Ankle Snatcher By: Grady Hendrix

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Fantasy, E-book

the things unseen: a short story By: Adam Archer

Fiction: Short Story, "Horror", E-book

Dr. Horrible and Other Horrible Stories By: Zack Whedon Ill By: Joëlle Jones, Jim Rugg

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, Sci- Fi, 80 pages

Who Let the Ghosts Out? By: R.L. Stine

Fiction: Paranormal, Children's, 144 pages

My Cat Hates Me By: Bai Cha

Non-fiction: Graphic Novel 

My Cat Really Hates Me By: Bai Cha

Non-fiction: Graphic Novel 153 pages

Monster Maelstrom: A Flash Fiction Halloween Anthology Ed. By: George Donnelly

Fiction: Short Story, Fantasy, Horror, E-book

The Empty Man By: Cullen Bunn

Fiction: Sci-fi, Graphic Novel, Pop Culture

Rock Candy Mountain, Vol. 1 By: Kyle Starks

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Mystery, Fantasy, History, Humor 104 pages

Rock Candy Mountain, Vol. 2 By: Kyle Starks

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Mystery, Fantasy, History, Humor 112 pages

Shaken: Drinking with James Bond and Ian Fleming, the Official Cocktail Book By: Ian Fleming

Non-fiction: Cooking, Classics, 224 pages

Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu Collector's Edition By: Junji Ito

Non-fiction: Graphic Novel, Horror, Pop Culture, 128 pages 

The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror By: David J. Skal

Non-fiction: History, Horror, Pop Culture, 448 pages

Books 276-300:

Science Fair Sabotage by: Brandon Terrell

Fiction: Mystery, Children's 112 pages

The Undercover Cheerleader by: Brandon Terrell

Fiction: Mystery, Children's 104 pages

The 13: Tales of Macabre By: Stephanie Ayers

Fiction: Paranormal, Horror, E-book

Phantom of the Library by: Brandon Terrell

Fiction: Mystery, Children's 104 pages

Woolbuddies: 20 Irresistibly Simple Needle Felting Projects By: Jackie Huang

Non-fiction: Arts & Crafts, 112 pages

The Pram By: Joe Hill

Fiction: Short Story, Paranormal, Horror, E-book

Cycles of Darkness: Tales from the cosmic abyss Volume 2: A dizzying walk beyond the veil of terror, through the labyrinth of time and the perversion of space By: Icarus Blackwood

Fiction: Short Stories, Paranormal, Horror, E-book

The Scariest Halloween Attraction Ever by: Drac Von Stoller

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, E-book

Ghost Ships: Are Ships Really Haunted? by: Megan Cooley Peterson

Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, Children's 32 pages

Searching for Atlantis By: World Book, Inc.

Non-fiction: History, Children's 48 pages

Vampires By: John Hamilton

Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, Children's 32 pages

The Gruesome Guide to World Monsters By: Judy Sierra

Non-fiction: History, 64 pages

Bill & Ted's Most Triumphant Return By: Brian Lynch, Ill By: Jerry Gaylord et al

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, Sci-fi160 pages

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus By: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Ill By: Gris Grimly

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Classics, Sci-fi 195 pages

Flint Coney: A Savory History By: Dave Liske

Non-fiction: History, 178 pages

Going to Church in Medieval England By: Nicholas Orme

Non-fiction: History, Religion, 496 pages

Apparent Danger: The Pastor of America's First Megachurch and the Texas Murder Trial of the Decade in the 1920s By: David R. Stokes

Non-fiction: History, True Crime, E-book

Dracula, Motherf**ker! By: Alex de Campi, art by: Erica Henderson

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, 72 pages

Meet Rebecca By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: History, Children's 78 pages

Rebecca and Ana By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: History, Children's 78 page

Candlelight for Rebecca By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: History, Children's 77 page

Rebecca and the Movies  By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: History, Children's 78 page

Rebecca to the Rescue  By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: History, Children's 88 page

Changes for Rebecca By: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Fiction: History, Children's 78 page

Books 251-275:

Meet Samantha: An American Girl By: Susan S. Adler

Fiction: History, Children's 64 pages

Samantha Learns a Lesson: A School StoryBy: Susan S. Adler

Fiction: History, Children's 80 pages

Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story By: Susan S. Adler

Fiction: History, Children's 66 pages

Happy Birthday Samantha!: A Springtime Story By: Valerie Tripp et al

Fiction: History, Children's 62 pages

Samantha Saves the Day: A Summer Story By: Valerie Tripp et al

Fiction: History, Children's 65 pages

Changes for Samantha: A Winter Story By: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's 66 pages

Samantha's Winter Party by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's 47 pages

The Stolen Sapphire: A Samantha Mystery by: Sarah Masters Buckey

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's 181 pages

Clue in the Castle Tower: A Samantha Mystery by: Sarah Masters Buckey

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's 172 pages

Samantha's Ocean Liner Adventure by: Dottie Raymer

Fiction: History, Children's 32 pages

Samantha's Special Talent by: Sarah Masters Buckey et al

Fiction: History,  Children's 48 pages

Samantha's Blue Bicycle by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History,  Short Story, Children's 39 pages

Samantha Saves the Wedding by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History,  Short Story, Children's 41 pages

Samantha and the Missing Pearls by: Valerie Tripp et al 

Fiction: History,  Short Story, Children's 31 pages

The Strange Year of Vanessa M. by: Filipa Fonseca Silva

Fiction: E-book, 224 pages

Camp Damascus by: Chuck Tingle

Fiction: Paranormal, Mystery, Horror, 256 pages

The disappearance and death of Treva Throneberry: True crime abductions By: Mitchel Felix

Non-fiction: True Crime, E-book 

A House With Good Bones By: T. Kingfisher

Fiction: Mystery, Horror, Paranormal, Fantasy, 256 pages

Tracking Champ By: Brandon Terrell

Fiction: Mystery, Children's 112 pages

If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe By: Jason Pargin

Fiction: Mystery, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, Humor, 432 pages

The Undertaker's Assistant by: Amanda Skenandore

Fiction: History, Mystery, E-book 338 pages

Spells Like Teen Spirit: A Suburban Witches Short Story by: Ruby Blaylock

Fiction: Paranormal, Short Story, E-book

Thunder From the Sea: The Adventures of Jack Hoyton and the H.M.S. Defender by: Jeff Weigel

Fiction: Graphic Novel, History, YA 48 pages

Tavern of Terror Vol. 1: Short Horror Stories Anthology By: Scare Street et al

Fiction: Horror, Short Story, Paranormal, E-book 207 pages

Relic of the Damned! by: C.T. Liotta

Fiction: Mystery, History, Short Story, E-book 29 pages

Books 226-250

For the time being I am mostly not including info on each book I have read, but only the list of the books & their basic info. 

Meet Addy By: Connie Rose Porter,  Ill By: Dahl Taylor

Fiction: History, Children's 88 Pages

Addy Learns a Lesson: A School Story By: Connie Rose Porter,  Ill By: Dahl Taylor

Fiction: History, Children's 88 Pages

Addy's Surprise: A Christmas Story By: Connie Rose Porter,  Ill By: Dahl Taylor

Fiction: History, Children's 88 Pages

Happy Birthday, Addy!: A Springtime Story By: Connie Rose Porter,  Ill By: Dahl Taylor

Fiction: History, Children's 80 Pages

Addy Saves the Day: A Summer Story By: Connie Rose Porter,  Ill By: Dahl Taylor

Fiction: History, Children's 67 Pages

Changes for Addy: A Winter Story By: Connie Rose Porter

Fiction: History, Children's 72 Pages

Addy's Little Brother By: Connie Rose Porter

Fiction: History, Children's 42 Pages

High Hopes for Addy by:Connie Rose Porter

Fiction: History, Children's 39 Pages

Addy's Summer Place by: Connie Rose Porter

Fiction: History, Children's 56 Pages

Addy Studies Freedom  by: Connie Rose Porter et al

Fiction: History, Children's 47 Pages

Addy's Wedding Quilt by: Connie Rose Porter et al

Fiction: History, Children's 47 Pages

Shadows on Society Hill: An Addy Mystery by: Evelyn Coleman

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's 200 Pages

The Underground Railroad (American Girl: Real Stories From My Time) by: Bonnie Bader

Non-fiction: History, Biography, Children's, 112 pages

A New Beginning: My Journey with Addy by: Denise Lewis Patrick

Fiction: History, Children's 200 Pages

The Fairy Universe by: Olivier Ledroit, Laurent Souillé, Olivier Souillé

Fiction: Fantasy, Art, 136 pages

The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by: Rudolf Erich Raspe

Fiction: Classic, Humor, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, E-book, 204 pages

This Is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch by: Tabitha Carvan

Non-fiction: Memoir, Pop Culture, Humor, Self-Help, 288 pages

Prunella and the Cursed Skull Ring by: Matthew Loux

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Children's 160 pages

Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper By: J.L. Bryan

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, E-book 233 pages

Brody's Ghost, Volume 1 by: Mark Crilley

Fiction: Paranormal, Graphic Novel, YA, 96 pages

Brody's Ghost, Volume 2 by: Mark Crilley

Fiction: Paranormal, Graphic Novel, YA, 96 pages

Brody's Ghost, Volume 3 by: Mark Crilley

Fiction: Paranormal, Graphic Novel, YA, 96 pages

Brody's Ghost, Volume 4 by: Mark Crilley

Fiction: Paranormal, Graphic Novel, YA, 96 pages

The Boy Who Lived With the Bears: And Other Iroquois Stories By: Joseph Bruchac, Ill By: Murv Jacob

Non-fiction: Folklore, Short Stories, Children's 63 pages

Tommysaurus Rex by: Doug TenNapel

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Sci-fi, YA, 112 pages

 

Books 201-225

Meet Kirsten: An American Girl by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 59 pages

Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 69 pages

Kirsten's Surprise: A Christmas Story by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 62 pages

Happy Birthday, Kirsten: A Springtime Story by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 58 pages

Kirsten Saves the Day by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Changes for Kirsten: A Winter Story by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 64 pages

These are the main stories of the American Girl books about Kirsten, an immigrant from Sweden who moves to Minnesota in 1854.  

Kirsten's Promise by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 56 pages

Kirsten on the Trail by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 39 pages

Kirsten Snowbound by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Children's, 39 pages

These are all additional short stories about the American Girl Kirsten.  In these ones she helps an boy who's mother died, finds her lost brother with the help of Singing Bird,  & survives a snowstorm with no adults. 

Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 1 by: Sanshiro Kasama illustrated by: Hikaru Uesugi

Fiction: Manga, Pop Culture, YA, Humor, 224 pages

Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 2 by: Sanshiro Kasama illustrated by: Hikaru Uesugi

Fiction: Manga, Pop Culture, YA, Humor, 224 pages

Deadpool goes to Japan to join the Samurai Squad (because its sort of part of the Avengers & he is getting paid a lot to do it.)  There he & other heroes (that have powers that are vaguely similar to some A list heroes) fight bad guys and other superhero things.

Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry Manga, Volume 1 By: Neko Yotsuba(Illustrator), Kou Yatsuhashi (Original Creator), Mito Nagishiro (Character Design) 

Fiction: Manga, Mystery, Fantasy, 176 pages

Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry Manga, Volume 2 By: Neko Yotsuba(Illustrator), Kou Yatsuhashi (Original Creator), Mito Nagishiro (Character Design) 

Fiction: Manga, Mystery, Fantasy, 176 pages

Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry Manga, Volume 3 By: Neko Yotsuba(Illustrator), Kou Yatsuhashi (Original Creator), Mito Nagishiro (Character Design) 

Fiction: Manga, Mystery, Fantasy, 176 pages

A warrior, sorceress  princess's kingdom falls to the enemy and she see everyone one she loves die.  She kills herself rather then fall into enemy hands, only to wake up a thousand years later in the body of another teen.  

The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories Ed. By:Kate Ashwin, Kel McDonald, Alina Pete

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Short Stories, Folklore, 135 pages

This book is a collection of traditional Native American stories told in a graphic novel format.

The Night Marchers and Other Oceanian Stories Ed. By: Kel McDonald, Sloane Leong, Kate Ashwin

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Short Stories, Folklore, 256  pages

This book is a collection of traditional stories from various groups of peoples of Oceanian, from Hawaii to the Philippians told in a graphic novel format.

The Girl Who Married a Skull and Other African Stories Ed. By: Kate Ashwin, Kel McDonald, C. Spike Trotman

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Short Stories, Folklore, 208  pages

This book is a collection of traditional stories from Africa told in a graphic novel format.

The Nixie of the Mill-Pond and Other European Stories

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Short Stories, Folklore, 216  pages

This book is a collection of traditional stories from Europe told in a graphic novel format.

 And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara by: Cody Cassidy, Paul Doherty

Non-fiction: Science, Humor, 256 pages

A book that goes over exactly how one would die (and occasionally survive) various rare to impossible situations, with the details of how and what would actually happen (according to what we currently know about X.) 

The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia by: Candace Fleming

Non-Fiction: History, Biography, YA, 304 pages

A look at that last Tzar & his family from his young life to finding his and his family & servants remains & where they are now.  Besides the history of their lives there are sections about the lives of the people of Russia at the same times so one can compare the lives of the average Russian and the rulers. 

The Jonah Complex: Rediscovering the Outrageous Grace of God by: Greg Haslam

Non-fiction: Religion: E-book

I am not having a good time picking religious books, this one was written by a fundamentist, reformed preacher. So they felt it was important to randomly argue for fundamentist creationism, but then went on about things that the Bible did not say happen, but it was very important that the reader 100% sees how this thing the Bible never said was an important part of the story of Jonah. (And it wasn't just something that many Bible scholars agree on that could be implied, especially if one did not see the story as having symbolic or poetic meanings.)

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Deathly Relics by: Sam Siciliano

Fiction: Mystery, History, Classics, 272 pages

Sherlock is in Rome and get's asked to solve a mystery for the Pope.

The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by: Carlo M. Cipolla

Non-fiction: 96 pages

An attempt to explain stupidity, including charts.

The Singing Bones by: Shaun Tan

Fiction: Folklore, Poetry, Art, 185 pages

A collection of short poems on the stories of the Brothers Grim with art for each story.  I would suggest reading the short retelling of the stories at the end if you are not familiar with most of the stories. 

How to Make Friends and Oppress People: Classic Travel Advice for the Gentleman Adventurer by: Vic Darkwood

Non-fiction: History, Travel, Humor, 256 pages

A classic travel guide that includes advice actually given in historic travel guides from the 1800's to early 1900's. 

Books 176-200

I have upped my reading goal to 365 books (i.e. a book a day) given that I have made it to 200 in July.

John Dee and the Empire of Angels: Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of the Modern World By: Jason Louv

Non-fiction: Biography, History, 528 pages

I picked this up having heard some things about John Dee's occult practices.  The parts of the book on that were interesting, but it also had large sections on other occult practitioners as well as many hints on how the author felt this effected the modern world.

Rat Queens, Vol. 2:The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Roc Upchurch, Stjepan Šejić 

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal, Pop Culture, Humor, 128 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 3: Demons by: Kurtis J. Wiebe, art by: Tess Fowler

160 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 4: High Fantasies by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Owen Gieni

128 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 5: The Colossal Magic Nothing by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Owen Gieni

152 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 6: The Infernal Path by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Owen Gieni

144 pages

Rat Queens, Vol. 8: The God Dilemma by: Ryan Ferrier art by: Priscilla Petraites, Marco Lesko,  Moritat,  Casey Silver

136 pages

The continuing adventures of the Rat Queens an all female group of adventures.  Including the (tragic) backstories of the members, a new member, finding lost loved ones, losing loved ones, finding the truths of the universe, becoming a deity, etc.  I.e normal adventuring things.

TEN MOST DEADLY TRUE CRIMES IN USA: Unveiling the Dark Side of America by: Solomon King

Non-fiction: True Crime, History, E-book

A short look at some famous American crimes.

The Cottage: A True Haunted House Story by: Jess Breitling

Non-fiction: Paranormal, Short Story, E-book

A short story about a family moving into a house that was haunted.

Ghostlight By: Kenneth Oppel

Fiction: YA, Paranormal, Fantasy, 400 pages

A teen who gives ghost tours at a lighthouse awakens the ghost of the lighthouse keeper's daughter, and together with some other friends they have to stop an evil ghost & put her to rest.

52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by: Brett Blumenthal

Non-fiction: E-book

If someone actually did all these "small changes" they wouldn't have time for anything else in life. Also they would have to be doing things that directly contradict each other. For example in one of the fat is bad chapters it says to pick reduced fat or fat free versions of foods, in the sugar is bad chapter it says to pick full fat over reduced or fat free & in another one is says people should eat more canola oil & includes suggestions on how to add additional fats (that they think are healthy) to a diet.

Canada’s Most Notorious Serial Killers by: Jack Smith

Non-fiction: True Crime, History, E-book

This book includes the stories of 8 famous serial killers that were Canadian.

Lady Margaret's Ghost: A Felicity Mystery by: Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's, 184 pages

Felicity's mom is out of town, so she is running the household (with help from an older lady her dad hired to help her.) Meanwhile, her dad inherits some items said to be haunted, strange things start happening and she needs to solve the mystery of what is happening. 

Hungry Ghost by: Victoria Ying

Fiction: Manga, YA, 208 pages

This book is on family relations & eating disorders. 

The Faygo Book by: Joe Grimm

Non-fiction: History, 136 pages

A book all on the history of Faygo pop.

The Great Pyramid of Giza: A History From Beginning to Present by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of the great pyramid of Giza. 

History of California The Lone Woman of Island of the Blue Dolphins by: Travis Frank

Non-fiction: Biography, History, Classics, E-book

This is the story of the Lone Woman that became the inspiration for the book "The Island of the Blue Dolphins" as well as the story of how people learned her story.

Miss Spelled by: Morgana Best

Fiction: Paranormal, Mystery, E-book

After losing her apartment & boyfriend due to her bad cooking, Amelia Spelled inherits her aunt's house & cake shop. Also a man dies in her store and she learns she's a witch.

 Anne Rice's Servant of the Bones by: Mariah McCourt,  Anne Rice, Renae De Liz, Ray Dillon

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, 152 pages

A graphic novel version of the Ann Rice book with the same name.

A Doll's House by: Henrik Ibsen

Fiction: Play, Classic, E-book

A knew almost nothing about this play, so I thought I would pick it up.  It is a story of people keeping secrets & the life of women during the era that it was writing in.  I was surprised at how old this play was. 

Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast by: Amberrose Hammond

 Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, 128 pages

A collection of ghost stories from western Michigan.

Jackasses of History Bathroom Reader: & Handy Manual of Unpleasant Trivia by: Seann McAnally

Non-Fiction: Biography, 184 pages

This book is a collection of shorter biographies of people considered jackasses.  It includes info on why each person deserves this title.

Problem of Increasing Human Energy by: Nikola Tesla

Non-fiction: Science, Memoir, E-book

Some parts of this book are rather dry, some parts read like the writings of a mad scientist, & part is an auto-biography.

RMS Titanic in 50 Objects by: Bruce Beveridge, Steve Hall

Non-Fiction: History, 240 pages

First, I picked this book up before the whole thing with the sub to the Titanic.  Second, this book only used pictures that were not from the wreck: this included things from the sister boat, reproductions, things that made it off the ship & other things that were not from the wreck. 

That being said this book tells the story of the Titanic by using pictures in some way connected with the whole story of it, from being made to the aftermath of it's sinking. 

Books 151-175

Minnesota Mall Mannequins by: Johnathan Rand
Fiction: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Paranormal, Children's 224 pages
A school trip to the Mall of America ends up leading to being kidnapped by living mannequins, and from there things get weird.

Althea Rose Mystery #1

One Tequila- Althea Rose Mystery #1 By: Tricia O'Malley

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, E-book

Althea is a physic that lives on one of the smaller Florida keys.  She ends up having to solve a murder when she happens on the body scuba diving, and she can tell the police what to pin it on the 1st person that might have a motive to kill them, and that person is her best friend & co owner of their shop.  

Making Pentecost Your Story: 50 Days of Reflection and Prayer: A Devotional Companion for Pentecost: This Story is Our Story Inspired by the Church in China by: Robert P. Menzies

Non-fiction: Religion, E-book

A book on the Pentecostal/Charismatic unofficial churches in China.

North Dakota Night Dragons by: Johnathan Rand

Fiction: Mystery, Fantasy, Paranormal, Children's 208 pages

A group of kids end up being sucked into the war between dragons, a war that could end the dragon's & human's worlds.

Creepy Condors of California by: Johnathan Rand

Fiction: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Children's 207 pages

A sister & brother are out camping in the California wilderness when they are attacked by condors; however, these condors are robots.

Meet Marie-Grace by: Sarah Masters Buckey

Fiction: History, Children's 120 pages

Meet Cécile by: Denise Lewis Patrick

Fiction: History, Children's 120 pages

Marie-Grace and the Orphans by: Sarah Masters Buckey

Fiction: History, Children's 91 pages

Troubles for Cécile by: Denise Lewis Patrick

Fiction: History, Children's 104 pages

Marie-Grace Makes a Difference by: Sarah Masters Buckey

Fiction: History, Children's 104 pages

Cécile's Gift by: Denise Lewis Patrick

Fiction: History, Children's 96 pages

These American girl books take place is 1853 in New Orleans.  Unlike other years these books go over, this story is told by 2 different girls, both of which are friends in the story & are happening at the same time.  Marie-Grace was born in New Orleans, but had been traveling with her doctor father for years, ever since her mother & baby brother died.  Cecile's family has lived in New Orleans for generations & they were well respected craftsmen who were free people of color.  This group of books cover the year that was an especially bad year for yellow fever so the last books in the group deal with that.

Mutant Mammoths of Montana by: Johnathan Rand

Fiction: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Children's 208 pages

Imagine mammoths, but they leave underground and can move like moles.

The Resurrectionist by: Paul T. Scheuring

Fiction: History, E-book

This book takes place in 1820's London and involves the interconnected stories of many people connected with the resurrectionist trade: resurrectionists, doctors, killers & the bodies of the dead. 

This book reads like a collection of high school essays.

101 Ways To Know If Your Cat Is Italian: How To Talk To Your Cat About Its Secret Life And Learn The Essence Of Being Italian, A Funny Cat Book And Perfect ... Who Love Italy By: Seamus Mullarkey

Non-fiction: Humor, Pop Culture, E-book

A short book on how cats are Italian.

Tasting History: Explore the Past through 4,000 Years of Recipes by: Max Miller

Non-fiction: Cooking, History, 256 pages

This book is the book version of the Tasting History YouTube channel.  It has the recipes divided up from where they are from. 

Always October by: Bruce Coville

Fiction: Fantasy, Mystery, Humor, Children's 384 pages

Always October is a location of Jake's grandfather's books, but after a baby is left on his doorstep, he, his best friend Lily, Lily's grandfather, & baby LD end up in Always October with the monsters from the books, needing to save both worlds.

The Men of Letters Bestiary: Winchester Family Edition By: Tim Waggoner

Fiction: Horror, Paranormal, Pop Culture, 112 pages

A book on all the creatures from the show Supernatural, as written by Sam & Dean.

Walking Your Octopus: A Guidebook to the Domesticated Cephalopod by:Brian Kesinger

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Art, History, Pop Culture, 64 pages

A book on the care of pet octopuses. (That being the plural that the book uses as the main octopus in the book prefers that one.) 

Traveling With Your Octopus by: Brian Kesinger

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Art, History, Pop Culture, 64 pages

A guide on how to travel with a pet octopus including the worldwide adventures the octopus went on. 

Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by: Kurtis J. Wiebe art by: Roc Upchurch

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal, Pop Culture, Humor, 128 pages

This series of books are much like if one was writing a dungeons and dragons game as a book.  There is the elven mage, dwarf fighter (who shaves her beard), halfling thief, & atheist cleric, who drink the tavern dry & then go on adventures for more gold.

 Hi book, I'm dad by: Brian Russel

Fiction: Humor, Graphic novel, 140 pages 

A book on the life of a dad.

 Klaw Vol. 1: The First Cycle by: Antoine Ozanam art by: Joël Jurion, Yoann Guillé

Fiction: Graphic Novel, YA, 144 pages

Angel was a normal teenaged boy, until he found out his dad was a mob boss, and he can turn into a tiger.

Klaw: The Second Cycle  by: Antoine Ozanam art by: Joël Jurion

Fiction: Graphic Novel, YA, 144 pages

The fight between people that turn into the animals of the Chinese zodiac is heating up.  As is the danger from outside forces in book 2.

Eat, Drink, and Be Scary by: Olivia Jaymes

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, E-book

This story that takes place in a sleepy town at Halloween.  Well it was sleepy before the murder, the ghosts acting up, finding out you know the grim reaper & the new cop in town.

 

 

Books 126-150

Who's Haunting the White House?: The President's Mansion and the Ghosts Who Live There By: Jeff Belanger

Non-fiction: History, Paranormal, Biography, Children's 64 pages

A short book on the different people that are thought to haunt the White House, details of their haunting and background info about their lives. 

Richard Revisited by: Els Launspach,  Translated by: Laura Vroomen

Fiction: History, Biography, E-book

A pro Richard III novel told with fictionized accounts of people relating to the original telling of his story & a present day person.

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by: Shea Ernshaw

Fiction: Pop Culture, Fantasy, Paranormal, YA

I read this having already seen a review of the book, so it wasn't a surprise what happened in it, but having seen the review I wanted to see if it was as crazy as the review said.

Red Sauce: How Italian Food Became American by: Ian MacAllen

Non-fiction: History, Food, Pop Culture, 248 pages

A look into how a certain subset of Italian food became "Italian Food" in America.  It includes the history that caused it, things that were done to change it, and that Olive Garden doesn't salt their pasta water! (And why Americans know that is wrong.)

Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner, Vol. 1 by: Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Illustrated By: Gene Colan, Dean White, Wallace Wood, Jack Kirby, Bill Everett, Jerry Grandenetti

Fiction: Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Comic Book 279 pages

A collection of classic Sub-Mariner comic books.

Aztec Gods: Powerful Gods In Aztec Mythology Such Tonatiuh, Tlaloc, Huitzilopochtli And Many Others By: Trident Books

Non-Fiction: History, Religion, E-book

A book of the gods of the Aztecs with what info we know about each one.

Alexander the Great: A Captivating Guide to the King Who Conquered the Persian Empire and Babylon, Including His Impact on Ancient Greece and Rome by: Captivating History

Non-fiction: History, Biography, E-book

A quick history of the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. 

Minoans: A Captivating Guide to an Essential Bronze Age Society in Ancient Greece Called the Minoan Civilization by: Captivating History

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A book on the history of the Minoan civilization.

A Mischief of Rats by: Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

Fiction: Mystery, E-book

This is book 3 in the Nell Ward Mystery series. In this book a race car driver in the event Nell's family is hosting is found in a car crash in a pond in a nature preserve that a friend of hers is working at.  But it wasn't an accident, it was murder.  Also her boyfriend's sister is missing and was the last person to see him alive, and of course her ex is a detective on the case.  

The Peloponnesian War: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Greek War Between the Two Leading City-States in Ancient Greece — Athens and Sparta by: Captivating History

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short history of the Peloponnesian War.

Vincent van Gogh: A Life From Beginning to End by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: Biography, History, E-book

A short biography on Vincent van Gogh.

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life From Beginning to End by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: Biography, History, E-book

A short biography on Leonardo da Vinci.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by: Kelly Barnhill

Fiction: Fantasy, YA, 388 pages

Each year the towns people of a town sacrifice the youngest baby to the witch in the woods.  And every year she takes the baby to a better life in the towns on the other side of the woods.  But one year she accidently feeds the baby moon light instead of star light on the trip, so the baby is full of magic & ends up living with the witch in the woods along with a very small dragon & a being that might be the Poet.

Next-Day Job Interview: Prepare Tonight and Get the Job Tomorrow by: Michael Farr & Dick Gaither

Non-fiction: business, 178 pages

A book of hints on job interviews.

Andy Warhol: A Life from Beginning to End by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: Biography, History, E-book

A short biography on Andy Warhol.

Pablo Picasso: A Life from Beginning to End by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: Biography, History, E-book

A short biography on Pablo Picasso

Frightmares: A Creepy Collection of Scary Stories by: Michael Dahl

Fiction: Horror, Paranormal, Short Stories, Children's, 224 pages

A collection of short scarry stories for kids.  At the end includes notes from the author about what inspired them to write the story.

Recipes of The Roaring Twenties: A Vintage Cookbook Taking You Back in Time to the 1920s by: Steven Masters

Non-fiction, Cooking, E-book

A collection of recipes that were popular in the 1920's.

The Boxcar Children: The Ghost-Hunting Special created by: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Fiction: Mystery, Children's, 352 pages

A collection of 3 books of the Boxcar Children that all do with mysteries that involve what people think was ghosts.

The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets by: Simon Singh

Non-fiction: Science, Math, Pop Culture, 253 pages

A book on all the unexpected math and math jokes/ Easter eggs in the show The Simpsons (with some on Futurama as well.)

Freaky Florida Mystery Adventures #6 : Scatman Dues by: Margaret Lashley

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, 316 pages

In book 6 Bobbie and Grayson deal with a doughnut cult/MLM that might involve a wormhole & aliens.

Frightmares 2: More Scary Stories for the Fearless Reader by: Michael Dahl

Fiction: Horror, Paranormal, Short Stories, Children's, 224 pages

A collection of short scarry stories for kids.  At the end includes notes from the author about what inspired them to write the story.

Frightmares 3: Even More Scary Stories to Read - If You Dare by: Michael Dahl

Fiction: Horror, Paranormal, Short Stories, Children's, 224 pages

A collection of short scarry stories for kids.  At the end includes notes from the author about what inspired them to write the story.

Catastrophe in Caseville (Michigan Chillers) by: Johnathan Rand

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, Children's, 204 pages

A family takes a trip to Caseville, for the Cheeseburger in Caseville festival & there is a giant evil cheeseburger attacking the city.

American Chillers #6 Invisible Iguanas of Illinois by: Johnathan Rand

Fiction: Mystery, Paranormal, Children's, 208 pages

Two iguanas get into some invisibility powder, from an ad at the back of a comic book, and not only does it work, but it causes them to become giant invisible monsters. 

Books 101-125

OLD FASHIONED COOKING WITH MISS PIGG: RECIPES FROM 1858-1922, A COOKBOOK  By: Charlene Pigg

Non-fiction: Cooking, History, E-book

This book had recipes from 1858 to 1922 that takes advantage of the fact that recipes can not be copyrighted.  Basicly its an old time collection of recipes cut out of the newspaper & magazines.   

Bob Hope: A Life from Beginning to End by: Hourly History

Non-fiction: Biography, E-book

A short biography on the life of Bob Hope.

Ernest Shackleton: A Life from Beginning to End By: Hourly History

Non-fiction: Biography, E-book

A short biography on the life of Ernest Shackleton

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by:Mark Manson

Non-Fiction: Memoir, Self-Help, Pop Culture, E-book

A self-help book on not giving a F, by only giving a F on the really important things.

Blood Countess: The Unspeakable Crimes of Elizabeth Báthory By: Trident Books

Non-fiction: Biography, E-book

A short biography on the life Elizabeth Bathory, that includes the crimes she was accused of and thoughts on how likely/provable they were.

God Came In Power: International Revivals by: Bennie Mostert

Non-fiction: Religion, E-book

On one hand I should have expected a book on revivals from a South African to be about Reformed theology, on the other hand Reformed revivals sounds like an oxymoron given the 5 points of Calvinism. 

 Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes by: Jessica Pan

Non-fiction: Memoir, humor, 238 pages

A story of a person's year of stepping out of their comfort zone, and what they liked, didn't like and learned along the way. 

Loch Ness Monster: Scotland's Sea Serpent by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Science, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history,& legends relating to the Loch Ness Monster.

Meet Josefina: An American Girl by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 85 pages

Josefina Learns a Lesson: A School Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 70 pages

Josefina's Surprise: A Christmas Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Happy Birthday, Josefina!: A Springtime Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Josefina Saves the Day: A Summer Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Changes for Josefina: A Winter Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 70 pages

The main books in the Josefina American Girl Series. 

Egyptian Gods: The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt by: Patrick Auerbach

Non-fiction: History, Religion, E-book

A short book on the major gods & goddesses of ancient Egypt

Cleopatra's Nose: Randomness in History by: Jakob Sjolander

Non-fiction: History, Science, Math, E-book

A book on the randomness of history, that deals more with explaining how history is random than interesting cases of randomness. 

Cecil & Bubba meet a Succubus By: Terry M. West

Fiction: Horror, Humor, Paranormal, Short Story, E-book

Two guys that do odd jobs end up dealing with a succubus in a haunted house the day before Halloween.

Stairway to Heaven: Chinese Alchemists, Jewish Kabbalists, and the Art of Spiritual Transformation by: Peter Levenda

Non-Fiction: Religion, Philosophy, 272 pages

A book on similar ideas and concepts around the world in various religions and philosophies. 

Josefina's Song By: Valerie Tripp 

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story, 45 pages

Josefina goes with her Papa to see their shepherd up in the mountains.

Again, Josefina! by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story, 39 pages

Josefina wants to learn to play the piano, but it is harder than she expects. 

Thanks to Josefina by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story, 48 pages

A book on Josefina & her sister's weaving of the blankets.

A Reward for Josefina by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story, 39 pages

The family is collecting pine nuts, but Josefina has to watch her nephew.

Just Josefina by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story, 56 pages

Josefina wants to make her grandmother proud, but she is not just like her mother, even if her grandmother thinks she is.

What Moves the Dead by: T. Kingfisher

Fiction: Horror, Paranormal, Mystery, Classic (retelling), 165 pages

This book is a retelling of Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher" with more fungus.  I would have liked it even if the dedication wasn't pandering to a group I am a member of. (But that didn't hurt.) 

Scooby-Doo and the Aliens of Area 49 by: Scott Gross

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Children's,  24 pages

Scooby-Doo runs into some "aliens" when out camping.

Books 76-100

The Secret of Chimneys by: Agatha Christie

Fiction: Mystery, Classic, E-book

This is the 1st book in the Superintendent Battle series of Agatha Christie.  

The Tarot Cafe, #2 by: Sang-Sun Park

The Tarot Cafe, #3 by: Sang-Sun Park

The Tarot Cafe, #4 by: Sang-Sun Park

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, 184 pages

Pamala runs a café & does tarot readings for all sorts of paranormal beings. She also has a mysterious past that we learn more about in these books.

The Eleusinian Mysteries: The History of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Religious Rites by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, Religion, E-book

A short book on what we know and think we know about the rites of the Eleusinian mysteries.

The Antikythera Mechanism: The History and Mystery of the Ancient World's Most Famous Astronomical Device by: Charles River Editors

Non-Fiction: History, E-book

A short book on how we found the Antikythera Mechanism and how people worked out what it might be.

The Bookstore Sisters by: Alice Hoffman

Fiction: Short Story, E-boo

A women who moved to NYC to get away from her small town and past goes back after a sister who she hasn't talked to in years sends a letter asking for help.

Gunpowder and Tea Cakes: My Journey with Felicity by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Fantasy, Children's, 192 pages

A choose your own adventure like book involving time traveling to the Revolutionary War and meeting Felicity from the American Girls series.

The World's Most Infamous Cults of All Time by: Conrad Bauer

Non-fiction: History, Religion, E-book

A short book on "infamous cults," some of them were rather unknown cults & some, while fringe religious groups, would not be considered by most people to be cults.  

Worthe's Village by: Ron Ripley

Fiction: Paranormal, Horror, Mystery, E-book

A rich man collects haunted houses with angry ghosts and kidnaps and traps people in his village to see what happens.

The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 166 pages

This is the 6th book in the series, and besides the main mystery a number of the issues from the whole series gets resolved.

Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by: Anderson Cooper,  & Katherine Howe

Non-Fiction: Biography, Memoir, History, E-book

A book on the history of the Vanderbilt family from their rise to fame to the author's own life.

Mother Teresa: A Life Inspired by: Wyatt North

Non-Fiction: Biography, E-book

A short biography on the life of St. Mother Teresa (written when she was Blessed Mother Teresa.)

The Cross: Crucified with Christ, and Christ Alive in Me by: J.C. Ryle

Non-Fiction: Religion, E-book

I expected that someone from the Church of England in the 1800's would have a very different theology than the author had.  Also this guy is major man crushing on St. Paul, which seams to go against the main point of the book.  

Something New with Saint Thérèse: Her Eucharistic Miracle by: Suzie Andres

Non-fiction: Religion, Biography, E-book 

A book on an often over looked part of St. Therese's Little Way, and it in the life of other saints.

Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from Bronze Age to Silver Screen by: Greg Jenner

Non-Fiction: History, Biography, Pop Culture, 416 pages

A book on the history of celebrity and stories of many famous people in history, written by someone with a famous last name, but unrelated to that family.

Kraken: Gigantic Ocean Terror by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Science, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history, legends, and real life animals that inspired the Kraken.

Chupacabra: Latin America's Bloodthirsty Predator by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Science, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends of how the Chupacabra came to be a mythic animal. 

Just Beyond: Monstrosity by: R.L. Stine Ill By: Irene Flores

Fiction: Mystery, Horror, Paranormal, Graphic Novel, Children's, 144 pages

Ruthie and Ezra's dad & uncle bought a old movie studio that is said the be cursed.

The Horror at Happy Landings by: R.L. Stine

Fiction: Mystery, Horror, Paranormal, Graphic Novel, Children's, 144 pages

Two aliens accidently end up on earth and run into two kids on a camping trip they don't want to be at.

Meet Caroline By: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 104 pages

This is book 1 in the American Girl series on Caroline who lives in 1812. In this book we learn about the start of the War of 1812 and her father is captured by the British for sailing in Lake Ontario. 

Caroline's Secret Message by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 93 pages

In this book Caroline & her mother make a dangerous trip across Lake Ontario to British controlled Canada in the hopes of freeing her dad, and if not letting him know what he would need to know to escape the British prison.

A Surprise for Caroline by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 85 pages

In this book Caroline feels left out as her cousin & the 12 year old girl that's family is staying at her house want to do boring, grown up things like hair styling and not sledding & skating like she wants to do.  

Caroline Takes a Chance by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 90 pages

Caroline is out fishing when she sees a British warship and has to make a choice to save the supply ship it is chasing or something that she loves.

Caroline's Battle by: Kathleen Ernst

Fiction: History, Children's, 89 pages

Caroline's dad just got back home when the British are seen coming to their town.  All the men get called up to fight, she Caroline & her mom must work to protect the shipping yard and if need be burn it down before the British can steal the ship & supplies at it.

Books 51-75

Felicity Discovers a Secret by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: Historic, Children's, 48 pages

Felicity makes a mess of a washer women's linens and learns why she seams so crabby.

Old Milwaukee: The Early History of Brew Town in the 19th Century by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of Milwaukee

The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 170 pages

Dr. Watson is missing and Enola is on the case, using the language of flowers to help find out where he was.

The Egypt Game by: Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Fiction: Children's, Classic 240 pages

A re-read of a childhood favorite.

The Livonian Brothers of the Sword: The History of the Medieval Catholic Military Order that Fought Pagans in Eastern Europe by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of a crusader order that didn't go to the Holy Land, but to Eastern Europe.

All the Living and the Dead by: Hayley Campbell

Non-fiction: Science, History, 288 pages

A book on various people who deal with death in some way in their job.  It includes jobs that you would expect, but also jobs you might not even know exist if you didn't need them.

Wendigo: First Nation's Forest Feaster by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends connected with the wendigo. 

Phoenix: Ancient Egypt's Firebird by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends connected with the Phoenix.

Kitsune: Japan's Shapeshifting Tricksters by: Elizabeth Andrews

Non-Fiction: History, Pop Culture, Children's, 32 pages

A short book about the history and legends connected with the Kitsune.

The Weird West Coast: Monsters, Mysteries, and Madmen on the Pacific Rim by: Charles River Editors

Non-Fiction: History, Short Story, Mystery, E-book

Stories of weird things/places/beings from the West Coast.  

Blade Runner 2019 FCBD by: Michael Green, Mike Johnson, Andres Guinaldo, et al.

Fiction: Sci-fi, Comic Book, E-book

A free comic book day book about ASH a Blade Runner.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Issue #0 by: D.J. Milky, Kei Ishiyama, David Hutchison

Fiction: Comic Book, Pop Culture, E-book

The prequel to a series of comic books about the adventures of Zero.

The Umbrella Academy #0 by: Gerard Way, Gabriel Bá

Fiction: Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, E-book

A book on the Umbrella Academy that had to have been made before the TV series, as the characters look different then later works.

Superman (1939-2011) #1 by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster

Fiction: Sci-fi, Graphic Novel, Pop Culture, E-book

A re- print of the earliest Superman comics.

Peril at King's Creek: A Felicity Mystery by: Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Fiction: Historic, Children's, mystery, 163 pages

There is a British spy running around and Felicity might be the only person who can stop them.

Traitor in Williamsburg: A Felicity Mystery by: Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Fiction: Historic, Children's, mystery, 179 pages

There is a traitor in town and Felicity is going to find out who.

The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 204 pages

Lady Cecily is in trouble again, and Enola must solve the mystery using a pink fan as a clue.

New Amsterdam: The History of the Dutch Settlement Before It Became New York City by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

A short book on New Amsterdam.

Madeline by: Craig McGray

Fiction: Short Story, Horror, Paranormal, E-book

A man must save his daughter from a wife who has gone crazy, or so he thinks.

Titanic: The Story About The Unsinkable Ship by: Henry Freeman

Non-Fiction: History, E-book

A short book on the history of the Titanic.

The Ancient Bosnian Pyramids: The History and Mystery Over the Controversial Pyramids in Bosnia and Herzegovina by: Charles River Editors

Non-fiction: History, E-book

The history of either ancient pyramids or a natural collection of hills in Bosnia. 

Harley Quinn: Reckoning by: Rachael Allen

Fiction: YA, Mystery, Pop Culture 464 pages

A version of the story of Harley Quinn where she is a young scientist who is in a program that lets her work in a college lab in high school.

Father Dale’s Drive-Thru Exorcisms: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by: Viggy Parr Hampton

Fiction: Short Story, E-book

A couple who makes money doing drive-thru exorcisms.

The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Historic, Mystery, YA, 162 pages

Enola's land lady is kidnapped and it has something to do with Florence Nightingale.

The Tarot Café, #1 by: Sang-Sun Park

Fiction: Paranormal, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, 184 pages

Pamala runs a café & does tarot readings for all sorts of paranormal beings.

Books 26-50

Haunting at Spider Gate Cemetery by: S.M. Nevermore

Fiction: Paranormal, Short Story, E-book

A group goes to a haunted cemetery on Halloween.

The Case of the Missing Marquess by: Nancy Springer

Fiction: Mystery, Historic, YA, 263 pages

This is the 1st book in the Enola Holmes series about the younger sister of Sherlock.  In this one her mother disappears on Enola's birthday, but the gifts that she leaves gives Enola clues and a way to disappear too. (Before her oldest brother sends her to a boarding school.) Mostly a fun read, but the author clearly buys into Victorian male propaganda against women's fashion.  

Odd and the Frost Giants by: Neil Gaiman, ill. by: Chris Riddell

Fiction: Fantasy, Classic, Graphic Novel, Children's, 128 pages

The story of a young Viking boy, who helps the Norse gods in frighting a frost giant.

The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters by: J.W. Ocker

Non-Fiction: Paranormal, Mystery, Science, History 288 pages

A book on cryptids from around the USA, broken into regions of the country.  

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady by: Nancy Springer

 Fiction: Mystery, Historic, YA, 234 pages

Book 2 in the Enola Hommes series.  In this book she is living in London with multiple fake identities and works on solving what happened to a missing teenager. 

I Don't Have a Bucket List but My F*ck-it List is a Mile Long: The hilarious guide to making your life happier, richer, and even more badass! by: Ruby Rey

Non-fiction: Essay, Memoir, Humor, Self-Help, E-book

A self-help book written by a comedian.  

Goosebumps Graphix #2 Terror Trips by: R.L. Stine, Ill By: Jill Thompson, 

Jamie Tolagson,  Amy Kim Kibuishi

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 144 pages

A collection of 3 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

Goosebumps Graphix #1 Creepy Creatures by: R.L. Stine,  Ill By: Gabriel Hernandez, Greg Ruth

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 144 pages

A collection of 3 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

Goosebumps Graphix #3 Scary Summer by: R.L. Stine, Ill By:Kyle Baker, Ted Naifeh,  Dean Haspiel

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 132 pages

A collection of 3 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

The Ghosts of England: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the English Nation by:Charles River Editors

Non-Fiction: History, Short Stories, Paranormal, E-book

A collection of stories of famous ghosts in England as well as some of the history of the places of the stories.

Goosebumps Graphix #4 Slappy's Tales of Horror: A Graphic Novel by:R.L. Stine, Ill By: Dave Roman et al.

Fiction: Children's, Graphic Novel, Paranormal, 176 pages

A collection of 4 Goosebumps stories made in a graphic novel format.

The Night Watchman Express by: Alison DeLuca

Fiction: Children's, Fantasy, Mystery, Historic, E-book

This is a book about a orphan girl, this is also a book about a fisherman's son, as well as a book on a missing item and also about political intrigue and more. In short this book has 2 sections that have a different main character, setting, and feel to the book.  It is all about the same main storyline, but the book I read was very different from the book I expected.

Dust & Grim by: Chuck Wendig

Fiction: Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery, Pop Culture, YA, 384 pages

When Molly's dad dies an uncle she didn't know show up and she learns about her mother, older brother, and a family business she never knew about.  Her uncle convinces her that she is due money from her mother's dead and as she wants to go to school for her costuming, she agrees to move in with her brother and snoop around the family funeral home to find the riches she is owed.  Of course it turns out that there is a much bigger secret that no one is sharing with her.

The Silent Stranger: A Kaya Mystery by: Janet Beeler Shaw

Fiction: History, Mystery, Children's 132 pages

A women in found near Kaya's village, she has burnt hands and doesn't speak.  Kaya sets out to find out who she is, but she is worried both because she is warned to be wary of the stranger and because they seam to want her dog.

Cooking Price-Wise: The Original Foodie by: Vincent Price

Non-fiction: Cooking, 208 pages

This is a cook book by Vincent Price, with later additions by his family.  The recipes are ones that only have ingredients that could be found in 1970's stores, so some things that it talks about being exotic but possible to get are everyday things, and some things thrown on a recipe with no extra info, one would need to look up what this was.  The addition information, includes stories from their daughter about growing up in the Price household, and recipes from his grandfather, who made early baking powder. Also apparently his father was a famous candy maker.

Meet Felicity: An American Girl by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 69 pages

This is book 1 in the American Girl series on Felicity who lives in 1774.

Felicity Learns a Lesson: A School Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 69 pages

In this book Felicity goes to classes on being a gentlewomen, makes a friend & has the events leading up to the American Revolution effect her life.

Felicity's Surprise by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 77 pages

It is Christmas time and Felicity is invited to a dance at the governor's palace, but then her mother gets very sick and her priorities change.

 Happy Birthday, Felicity! A Springtime Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Grandfather, a loyalist is in town for Felicity's birthday.  He gives her a present of a guitar, but when showing it off to her friend, she leaves it out in the rain when she over hears a plot by the governor to take the town's gunpowder.

 Changes for Felicity: A Winter Story by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, 88 pages

Note: My effort to read the main American Girl books in chronological order of the stories timeline, has been slightly messed up as the 5th book in the series isn't available in the library.  In this book Felicity's friend's dad was jailed for being a loyalist.  Grandfather help get him out, but as he was sick, it made his sickness worst and he died.  So this book deals with that as well as the events of that time, and a redemption story of Penny the horse's old owner. 

The Candles Are Burning By: Veronica G. Henry

Fiction: Paranormal, Horror, Short Story, E-book

When Maggie's husband dies she gets her families second sight. Only she isn't the only one in town with a special gift connected with death.

The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes: Eber Brock Ward, 1811-1875 By: Michael W Nagle

Non-Fiction: Biography, History, 368 pages

A biography of Eber Brock Ward an important industrialist for the Midwest that is largely forgotten today.  

Gone at Midnight: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam by: Jake Anderson

Non-Fiction: True Crime, Mystery, Current Events, E-book

This is a book written by someone who was trying to figure out what happened to Elisa Lam.  It deals with this from many angles including: mental health, corruption, & paranormal. There is a lot in the book on the history of the Cecil hotel, as well as the author going to the area to investigate the different ideas of what happened.  Unlike many books of this type they did not have a theory that they thought was what happened and so even at the end had a list of things that might have happened.

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by: Frederick Stonehouse

Non-Fiction: History, Science, 288 pages

A book on the history of the Edmund Fitzgerald, what happened the night it went down, and what happened afterword.  It includes many official documents on the wreck.

Felicity's New Sister by: Valerie Tripp

Fiction: History, Children's, Short Story 47 pages

This book is not actually part of the main stories, but one that took place between the main stories that was first made for the magazine.  In this book they tell the story of when Felicity's little sister was born.