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Tag Your It! My Top Ten Books That Have Stuck With Me

You all know how much I love to read, right? Well if you didn't know. I'm OBSESSED.  I really am.  I literally read every day. I can't help it. I LOVE books so much. Always have, and always will.  I love books so much that I even co-wrote one with my husband.  So, I was tagged recently and I'm supposed to list my top 10 books that have stuck with me, so here they are and yes, most of them are horror or paranormal. And no, they are not in any particular order. 1. The Omen by David Seltzer--uniquely creepy and disturbing. Love, love, love this book. 2.  Seed  by Ania Ahlborn--also creeped me out. Another great book about a possessed kid but with a tiny twist 3. I, Lucifer by Glen Duncan--this story is just plain cool and original. Really, really liked it. 4.  Things Fall Apart  by Chinua Achebe--had to read this in college. Was VERY unlike what I traditionally read but I really enjoyed it nonetheless.  5.  B...

The Shining by Stephen King Book Review

Title: The Shining Author: Stephen King Genre: Horror My Full Review Do I ever stop reading? Of course not! I am so obsessed with reading that I read multiple books a week. It has always been one of my all time favorite things to do since I was in elementary school.  It helps me to escape the real world for just a little bit, each time I open up to a new page.  I have always been a Stephen King fan, but get this---I have never completed one entire book by him. I've started several and just never fully completed any of his books from beginning to end.  It's usually because I get caught up doing something else or reading something else for a review I have due. He is an excellent writer and I strive to write books that sell as well as his do, some day. I've also seen several of the movies and series created after his novels though.  One of my favorite stories has always been The Shining. I like both versions but I think Jack Nicholson...