I think I may have eaten more Halloween candy than what I handed out because I feel quite wide awake tonight. I guess I’ll be doing a lot of reading this evening, which is a good thing as I’ve just started a new book, The Stylist by Cai Emmons, which so far is quite interesting.

That’s not the only reason I’m bubbling with excitement… The latest Estella’s Revenge is online! There are book reviews (including my review of An Infamous Army), an interview with Audrey Niffenegger, a chance to win a book, lots of other fantastic tidbits and the announcement of a reading challenge! A reading challenge too tempting to ignore.

On another note, this year I won’t make it to Austin for the Texas Book Festival but I’ll console myself with the fact that I just found out there’s a Bookworm Bash going on this weekend. Book bargains here I come. Which reminds me that I better start making some room for more books.

“O let us cast dull care away
Again be children for a day
Witches goblins have their sway
‘Tis Halloween, let’s joke and play.”

~ Vintage postcard greeting

I’m ready for Halloween. I’ve stocked up on candy, probably more than we’ll actually need for the trick or treaters, but I don’t mind having leftovers you know.

So while I was doing some blog hopping today I saw over at Texas Pages that they listed the 10 scariest characters in literature. There are some good choices on there and if I had to add one I’d say La Llorona. Who would you add?

Anyway, if you are still looking for some scary stories to read, I recommend The Woman in Black by Susan Hill, Sleep, Pale Sister by Joanne Harris, and Come Closer by Sara Gran. Just don’t forget to leave the lights on.

Hope everyone has a very happy Halloween!