The Final Girl Support Group is a must-read for any fan of slasher films. The premise of the book is simple: What if the last survivors of slasher massacres got together for group therapy? And what if someone discovered their group and tried to eliminate all final girls, once and for all? Hendrix provides plot twists galore in this book and horror fans will delight in seeing how he plays with the stories and characters of famous franchises like Scream, Halloween, and Friday the 13th.
Even though I have no interest in tennis, I couldn't put this book down, which is a testament to how compelling the characters and their relationships are. Carrie Soto was the best tennis player the world had ever seen. So when her Grand Slam record is about to be taken from her, she decided to come out of retirement in an effort to defend it. What follows is a grueling journey of self-discovery and acceptance, alongside her father and an old flame. I read this in one sitting and especially enjoyed the father-daughter relationship and the book's take on ageing and facing our limitations.
R. F. Kuang's satire of modern publishing is wildly funny, thought-provoking, and leaves no one in the publishing world unscathed. June and Athena are both writers—with varying degrees of success... While Athena is an acclaimed author, June's only book was a flop. When Athena meets an untimely (and very weird) death, June steals her manuscript and publishes it as her own. June, our narrator, becomes increasingly delusional and watching her justify her worsening actions was equal parts enraging and entertaining. I highly recommend Kuang's hilarious take on the internet and social media, authorship and authenticity, and race in the publishing industry.
This book is perfect for those seeking to make the most of their pantry, or anyone wanting to make a delicious dinner with ingredients most of us already have at home. These recipes are quick and easy, coming together with pantry staples like canned tomatoes, beans, and grains. Some of my favorites are the Potato and Pasta Soup, the Red Lentil and Coconut Dal, and the Garlicky Peanut Noodles. All of these can be made in 45 minutes or less, making them weekly go-to's in my kitchen. If you're constantly forgetting to go to the grocery store but somehow always have an inordinate amount of canned goods in your cupboard, then this is the cookbook for you!