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Sarah Donner - Bookseller in Manchester

I'm a mother, rabid online gamer, bellydancer, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and voracious reader. I don't have television reception or know how to "tweet". My mother read me Poe at bedtime when I was little which has instilled in me a life long love of all things morbid and disturbing.

The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen - Book Review

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By Jon Klassen, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781536223361
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Published: Candlewick - July 11th, 2023

Klassen's signature illustrations breathe new life into this old Tyrolean folk tale about a runaway little girl and the new ( and unusual ) friend she makes during her travels. This story of trust, friendship and found family is a delight at any age. ~ Reviewed by Sarah Donner


Wretched Waterpark (The Sinister Summer Series #1) by Kiersten White - Book Review

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$8.99
ISBN: 9780593379073
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Published: Yearling - March 7th, 2023

I absolutely LOVE this series! When Theo, Alexander and Wil suddenly find themselves left with strange Aunt Saffronia for the summer, things rapidly become very weird. Creepy characters, odd occurrences and disquieting destinations make for a mystery series that is wonderfully gothic and very, very funny. Highest recommend. ~ Reviewed by Sarah Donner


The Hollow Kind: A Novel by Andy Davidson - Book Review

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$28.00
ISBN: 9780374538569
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Published: MCD - October 11th, 2022

When Nellie's estranged grandfather leaves her his estate and abandoned turpentine mill, it seems the perfect escape from an abusive marriage. Fleeing with her young son, she soon realizes that Redfern Hill may be more dangerous than her husband. Scratching in the walls, the acres of dead pine trees, a bear that just won't stay dead. Something has been waiting a long time for Nellie. And now she's home. ~ Reviewed by Sarah Donner


The Dark Between The Trees by Fiona Barnett - Book Review

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$26.99
ISBN: 9781786187130
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Published: Solaris - October 11th, 2022

England 1643: Parliamentarian soldiers flee into the supposedly cursed Moresby Woods to escape an ambush. Only two of the men are ever seen again.
Present day: Five researchers enter the woods hoping to solve the centuries old mystery of what really happened to the soldiers. Armed with the best gear and technical equipment, what could possibly go wrong? As nerves fray and tensions build, it's clear they should have left well enough alone. The feeling of dread will stay with the reader, especially if one is fond of a woodland stroll. ~ Reviewed by Sarah Donner


Kill Creek by Scott Thomas - Book Review

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$18.99
ISBN: 9781942645825
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Published: Inkshares - October 31st, 2017

If you think the idea of four horror authors spending the night in a haunted house is cliche, you are in for a surprise. It's what happens to them after they leave the next morning that is truly terrifying. This book scared me from start to finish...and what a twist ending! ~ Reviewed by Sarah Donner


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