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Top Ten Tuesday; Best Books I Read In 2024

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It's Tuesday, which means it's time for a new Top Ten Tuesday courtesy of  That Artsy Reader Girl  and as it's New Year's Eve today (Happy New Year, by the way), the theme of the week is fittingly enough best books I read in 2024. Here's my ten picks for today. Hidden Haunts: Scotland by W. J. Gilbert Description from Goodreads Uncovering the world's hidden hauntings, one chilling story at a time. Hidden Scotland delves into the lesser-known ghost stories that quietly persist in the shadows of Scotland's rich supernatural history. As you turn each page, you’ll discover eerie tales often overlooked by mainstream paranormal accounts, with a focus on both Edinburgh and the broader Scottish landscape. Embark on a journey through the haunted streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, where sites like the Governor's House in Edinburgh Castle and Chessels Court unveil the city's dark and mysterious past. Beyond the Old Town, explore ghostly echoes in places like Cra...

Top Ten Tuesday; Destination Titles

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It's Tuesday again, and probably time for another Top Ten Tuesday post courtesy of  That Artsy Reader Girl . It's a bit of free for all this week in terms of themes and as I missed out on the destination titles prompt last month, I decided to do that one today. Here's my ten picks. SCRAVIR - While Whitby Sleeps by C. M. Vassie Description from Goodreads Contemporary Gothic Thriller The explosive reimagining of Whitby's darkest hour. The famous Goth Weekend is in full swing. but while a mysterious guest star's music rocks the Pavilion, emaciated corpses are appearing in the streets. Dark forces are mingling with the thrill seekers. Outsider Daniel Murray has never believed in the supernatural. Local girl Tiffany Harek is not so sure. If they are to survive the next 48 hours they must wise up. Fast. The Whitby Witches by Robin Jarvis Description from Goodreads When orphans Ben and Jennet arrive in the seaside town of Whitby to stay with Alice Boston, they have no ide...