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October 2008

Halloween Week

Halloween Week – Movies: The Slasher

So, for our last day of Halloween Week, we decided to save the most popular horror invocation–The Slasher. When you ask someone about a Halloween horror movie, chances are high that you’ll get a Jason Voorhees, Mike Myers, or…

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Halloween Week – Movies: Werewolves and Shifters

We proudly present you with the other popular screen icon monster, with Werewolves, Lycanthropes, and other assorted Shifters Day! Lycanthropy (or the supernatural ability to transform from human to wolf) and Therianthropy (human shapeshifting to other animal creatures) have…

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Halloween Week – The Trouble With Demons

Thea encumbered me with the responsibility to write a shout out to Demons in literature and as I was organizing myself, it occurred to me that most demons I read about these days are not scary – at all.…

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Halloween Week – Movies: Demons and Possesions

Welcome to Day 3 of our Halloween Week, in which we discuss Demons, Possessions, Exorcisms, etc! Some of my very favorite movies of all time (not just of horror films) are from this subgenre.Being a predominantly Judeo-Christian society, many…

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Halloween Week – Movies: Ghosts and Hauntings

In celebration of our official Ghosts and Hauntings day, here’s a list of some of our essential movies in the genre: The Amityville Horror (1979) Based on a true story, which always sounds hokey, the Amityville House is actually…

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Halloween Week: True Ghost Stories

Do you want to know why ghost stories, movies or books scare me and I avoid them as much as I can? Because to me, they are all within the realm of possibility, for I do believe ghosts are…

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Halloween Week: An Introduction

Welcome Boils and Ghouls! We Smugglers have an announcement to make–Thea has hijacked the blog! For the duration of the week, we will be bringing you our favorite books, movies and ponderings, celebrating the Halloween season. On Sunday, we’ll…

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8 Rated Books Book Reviews

Joint Review: Crocodile on the Sandbank

Title: Crocodile on the Sandbank Author: Elizabeth Peters Genre: Historical Mystery Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Amelia Peabody series. Summary: (from amazon.com)Thirty-one-year-old Victorian gentlewoman Amelia Peabody has not only inherited her father’s fortune, but she is…

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Giveaways

Immortal Warrior Give Away Winner

The Smugglers’ Sorting Hat has spoken and the winner of Immortal Warrior is: Hagelrat! Congratulations! Please email your address to us at thebooksmugglersAThotmailDOTcom Thanks to everyone who commented – stay tuned because we have quite a few giveaways coming…

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Halloween Week Pimpage: The Horror Comedy

We’re laying down a little groundwork self-pimpage here, and getting the word out early! As some of you may have guessed, this is my favorite time of year. The chill of autumn (well, as much of that as you…

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2 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Phenomenal Girl 5

Title: Phenomenal Girl 5 Author: A. J. Menden Genre: Part of the Shomi line by Dorchester Publishing – it is basically, paranormal romance. Stand Alone/ Series: Book 1 of EHJ (Elite Hands of Justice) series. Summary:Lainey Livingston has just…

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Giveaways

Decision 2008: Demon Bound!

The lovely Meljean Brook has decided to extend the spirit of the election season to the November 4th release of her newest Guardians novel, Demon Bound! Every day from today until the release date, Meljean will post a giveaway.…

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