Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons!     I was a small child at the time and I remember my mother and grandmother leaving me home with my father. They were off to see the Omen. Like the Exorcist before that, it was a scary feature that mother and daughter could enjoy. Years later I would inherit that love of scary movies and novels. But one thing always perplexed me: why had I never read the original novel? Now that I have rectified that error in my horror reading, it's time to share with you my review of this classic novel.   The Omen is written by David Seltzer (who also wrote the screenplay for the film) and was published in 1976. Currently, it is published by Dreamscape Media. In this tale of religious terror, we are introduced to Jeremy Thorn. The Economic Adviser to the U.S. President, Thorn, and his wife, Katherine, have tried to balance their family life enough for a child. After failed pregnancies, Thorn is approached by a priest and is asked to take in an orphan c

        Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    Welcome to the 2022 Xepherus Reads Reading Challenge !  It is my turn to share my goals for this year's Reading Challenge. Last year I spent the majority of my time researching material for my debut novel . This year, I want to return to reading and reviewing. I will be updating my choices often.    Rules:   ·            Choose a book for each category. No need to go in numeric order; take each challenge in any order that you wish. ·            Once read, add the book to your list. You may also read books, not in a category. There is a place below to add them. A running total is displayed at the beginning of the reading challenge.  ·           Share your challenge on social media and let your friends know just how much fun you are having reading your choices. Maybe you will encourage your friends to read more.      Challenge dates are January 1, 2022, to   December 31, 2022   Book Challenge books read: (0/50)   Books Read Not in