A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Book List: Scary Books You Need to Read

Welcome, Tartlets, to my living, breathing, ever-updating list of Scary Books You Need to Read. This book list is compiled by yours truly. Unlike a lot of book lists on the internet, the spooky books I've recommended below are all books I’ve...

THE HACIENDA Book Review

The Hacienda is one of those books that’s received a lot of buzz – and I’m happy to report that it lived up to the hype. I’ve seen a lot of bloggers/reviews comparing The Hacienda to Mexican Gothic, which was a DNF for me. So, it took me...

Chicken Pot Pie (Recipe Inspired by THE DROWNING KIND)

If you're looking for fall comfort food, look no further than this recipe for Chicken Pot Pie. It's a dish that makes you feel warm and cozy and like everything’s going to be all right.   Why is Chicken Pot Pie the book-inspired recipe for The...

THE DROWNING KIND Book Review

The Drowning Kind has made me SO happy that I didn't buy a house with a pond. Or, a lake. Hell, even a pool. Because I am legit now a little creeped out by all bodies of water and what may be lurking beneath the surface.    What's The Drowning...

THE INVITED Book Review

It's like the main character of The Invited has never seen a scary movie. Or, knows nothing about Lorraine and Ed Warren's Occult Museum. Or, seen an episode of -- or even a commercial for -- the Haunted Collector. Okay, okay. I realize many...

Quick Look Books: Supernatural Horror for Adults (October 2018)

Welcome to Part 2 of this month's Quick Look Books! I posted recommendations of supernatural horror stories for the YA audience earlier this week, and now it's time to feature some titles for the grown-ups. I'm a connoisseur of spooky stories, and...