Hello friends, and welcome or welcome back to the blog!
Quote for today
“Use the words ‘little’ and ‘girl’ to address me again, and I can’t guarantee your safety.”― Wednesday, Sn. 2
How are you today? I hope you are staying productive, reading a good book, getting plenty of water and rest, and enjoying some seasonal tea.
Friends, I’m finally wrapping up the month of October and my 31 Days of Halloween in Movies series. What a ride it’s been! October was an absolute blast—but it went by far too quickly for my liking. There’s always a little sadness in packing away the Halloween décor and shifting back into cozy Fall mode, but it’s not all bad. November brings its own kind of comfort—good books, hearty seasonal dishes, and plenty of movie mysteries. Around my house, it’s officially Mystery Movie Month.
As I tuck October neatly into memory and turn my attention toward Thanksgiving, I’m filled with a sense of warmth and gratitude. Living here in the D.C. area, I know times are challenging for many, so I’m sending you peace, strength, and resilience this season.
***October Blog Roll!***
Click on the image to link to the post.
***Halloween Trivia Quizzes 🍁🎃🍂 October!***
Check out my 🖱️: ̗̀➛ Halloween Games downloads page, with quizzes and music list before it’s archived for 2025.
Horror Movie Quotes Quiz [Updated] 𓂃🪶Horror Movie Tagline Quiz [Hard]
*** October Post Highlights***
I took a little detour from the 31 Days of Halloween in movies to work on a project centered on self-care activities, and I’m so grateful to Davincified for sponsoring this part of the post. 🌿While I haven’t had a chance to fully finish my art piece just yet, I’m so close to wrapping it up—and I can’t wait to share the final reveal!
Click 🖱️: ̗̀➛here for the original post [or the image], and to get your Davincified paint kit 🖱️: ̗̀➛ click this link.
Movies, * documentaries *, and TV for October
October brought a wave of movie madness, perfectly fitting for the spirit of the season. I’ve seen all the movies in my 31 Days of Halloween (over the years). However, I did catch a fun mix of old classics and new finds this year.
The Rental [💬 disturbing ]
Smile 2 [👍🏽]
Trap [ just ok ]
Wayward ~ Netflix Series [unresolved ending]
Heart Eyes [ meh ]
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) [👎🏽]
The Monkey [👍🏽💕🥇]
Trick or Treat [ so-so 🤏🏽 ]
Bring Her Back [ uhhh 😉💬⁉️ ]
October in Books
Despite October being a busy month, I still managed to read a fair number of books, mainly audiobooks and novellas. I’m determined not to let that momentum fade.
✅ COMPLETED TITLES ✅
🎧 The Word Is Murder, Anthony Horowitz [review]
🎧 The Last Time I Lied, Riley Sager [review]
🎧 This Book Will Bury Me, Ashley Winstead [review]
🎧 The House at the End of LaceLean Street, Catherine McCarthy [review]
📖 He’s The Devil, ~ ARC Title ~ Toby Coventry [review]
📖 Come Closer, A Novella [review]
BOOKISH UPDATES
📰 October Bookish* Newsletter! [Coming after this post] 📰
🏆 My 2025 Good Reads Challenge! 🏆
My 2026 Good Reads Challenge [pending]
📓Book Reviews 📓
💵 PURCHASES 💵
October Purchases
The Haunting of Blackwood House, Darcy Coates
Play Nice, Rachel Harrison
Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado
Sign Here, Claudia Lux
The Inner House, Walter Besant
The Killing Hills, Chris Offut
🍂 STILL PENDING ARC TITLES 🍂
✮⋆˙ A Box Full of Darkness, Simone St. James ✮⋆˙
✮⋆˙ The Body, Bethany Morrow ✮⋆˙
✮⋆˙ Dirty Metal, Allison LaMothe ✮⋆˙
November Calendars!
Since I’m late posting, it doesn’t make sense to add September or October calendars now that the months are gone, so I’m including the two I created for November.
Season 4 is Live and published bi-weekly (sorta)!
I haven’t had exactly the time to post anything with my busy September and October. I have things ready to post and a podcast to edit, but I haven’t had the time. Hoping to get back to it soon.
Well, friends, I think I’ve covered everything for October. Thanks so much for stopping by today. It means the world to me. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to my little piece of happiness. — Peace
