‘Loteria’ pays homage to traditional Mexican game’s 52 cards in the spookiest way
Loteria is a book made up of scary stories by Cynthia Pelayo based on the 52 cards that make up La Loteria, which many describe as the Mexican bingo.
Monstrilio stole my heart
This story is unlike anything I’ve read before. It was truly satisfying to tag along with all of the main characters in Monstrilio as they navigate their different worlds, each more fascinating than the last.
The Woman in Black
I just finished reading “The Woman in Black” by Susan Hill, a ghost story published in 1983 about a young solicitor who goes to Eel Marsh House outside London to settle the estate of Mrs. Alice Drablow, who has just died.
My 10 Favorite Podcasts of 2023
From scammers to killers to talking about money and class — my list of favorite podcasts in 2023 covers all the bases.
Celebrity Memoir Book Club Live Show
About a year ago I started listening to a podcast called Celebrity Memoir Book Club, hosted by Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton. They call their fans “worms,” as in bookworms. Adorable, right?
Hiding My Candy by the Lady Chablis
Like most people, I first saw The Lady Chablis when she played herself in the 1997 movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” directed by Clint Eastwood and starring John Cusack.
Unbought & Unbossed by Shirley Chisholm
In Honor of Black History Month, I finally read the expanded 40th-anniversary edition of Shirley Chisholm’s autobiography. It’s called “Unbought & Unbossed.” Gotta love the title.
VNSA Book Sale
My new co-workers told me about a massive book sale that happens once a year at the State Fairgrounds. Excuse me?! I listened intently and later Googled all the info to see if I could convince myself to tackle it alone, for the first time.
La Casa de los Espíritus
On one of my recent trips to my childhood home, I found a vintage copy of Isabel Allende’s “La Casa de Los Espíritus” in what used to be my bedroom upstairs. I took it back downstairs with me and stuck it in my book bag so I wouldn’t forget it.