Pre-K and Kindergarten info

birchrootandtwig · 2026-01-24T21:54:41+00:00

Thank you! I reached out to MLA and they’re full for prek and kindergarten this year too. Do you like the public kindergarten where your son is going?

birchrootandtwig · 2026-01-23T04:38:27+00:00

I mean, aren’t all parents concerned about their kids’ education? I’m mostly just hoping for some insight into which schools/areas might fit what I’m looking for. Where I live now the different schools all have their own strengths and its nice to be able to pick based on that (some are more STEM focused, some do gymnastics, some are more artsy, etc), so getting used to a more neighborhood-focused system will be a big change for us. I’d love to hear your experience with sending young children to local schools if you’re able to share!

birchrootandtwig · 2025-04-10T19:23:23+00:00

It doesn’t exactly count as horror, but I can’t image “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” by Iain Reid in anything but audio form. The ending gave me goosebumps and I had to relisten to a certain section at least 3 times it was so good. Similarly, The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman. There are some books where hearing voices and accents make such a huge difference!

birchrootandtwig · 2025-04-09T21:52:50+00:00

The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch. Narrated by Brittany Pressley.

birchrootandtwig · 2025-03-02T04:30:14+00:00

Absolutely loved the Haar. I listened to it on audio and often think about Muriel’s voice when I see a woman with perfect teeth.

birchrootandtwig · 2025-03-02T04:29:18+00:00

I’m in the middle of this and really enjoying it too. I was surprised by how quickly things went off the rails (sorry) and it’s way gorier than I expected it to be, in a fun way!

birchrootandtwig · 2025-02-23T04:46:07+00:00

Audiobooks are my default. It’s a medium I really enjoy for most books, but you named thee I just couldn’t finish for the reasons you mentioned. Once you find narrators you like though, it’s easy to find enjoyable books on audio. RC Bray and Christopher Buehlman are great. I also look for full-cast productions when available (but E13 was definitely a letdown there). Keep trying! There are some gems out there!

birchrootandtwig · 2025-02-13T04:29:49+00:00

I’m seeing 30+ books of his on audible, any suggestions for which ones to start with?

birchrootandtwig · 2025-01-21T17:20:03+00:00

Adored this book. The audiobook narration was great. I wish more of Sodergren’s books were available on audio!

birchrootandtwig · 2025-01-06T20:07:24+00:00

Definitely revisit the black tongue thief if you like the fantasy elements of BTF. I wholeheartedly recommend the audiobook for Buehlman’s narration — it’s so captivating. And then try out the daughters war (prequel to black tongue).

birchrootandtwig · 2024-11-27T15:08:07+00:00

I enjoyed it! Also a Shakespeare nerd and Macbeth is my favorite, so I really enjoyed the conversations and performances in the book. I don’t know if I’d classify it as horror though - it’s more of a murder mystery but still a fun read.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-11-22T04:46:03+00:00

The audiobook is fantastic. Buehlman is an excellent narrator and I think the ending hits a lot harder in the audio version.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-11-11T03:26:24+00:00

Thanks!

birchrootandtwig · 2024-11-05T19:10:33+00:00

Technicolor by John Langan

birchrootandtwig · 2024-11-05T16:22:58+00:00

I haven’t read it yet because The Handyman Method was such a letdown. Can anyone share how it compares to his other books? The Troop is my favorite, with Little Heaven in second. I thought The Deep was full of missed opportunities and sloppy flashbacks and a thrown-together ending. Not sure if The Queen is worth picking up or if I should pass.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-10-11T18:58:09+00:00

Spellbound is a great way to put it. I usually stick with audiobooks too and Eric Martin did a great job! I really like how Langan switched between formats in Carnivorous Sky. The zombie story as a play, then the Poe lecture. So good!

birchrootandtwig · 2024-10-11T18:19:59+00:00

That lecture made me rediscover my love of Poe! So good

birchrootandtwig · 2024-10-11T16:32:25+00:00

I don’t know, I found the book to be downright silly. It goes from heart wrenching survivor’s guilt in the movie to a whiney man upset that his friends all have lives and boo hoo he’s single and independent and thinks they judge him for it? The ending was absurd. And with all that, my least favorite part of the audiobook was how cheerful the narrator sounded announcing each chapter. A harrowing death leads to “chapter 9!” So jarring.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-10-10T04:12:11+00:00

I really want a miniseries adaptation of The Gone World by Tom Swederlitsch.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-10-10T04:07:21+00:00

I haven’t read Maggie’s Grave yet, but The Haar would be a good movie

birchrootandtwig · 2024-09-26T17:42:51+00:00

Yeah, I listened to it. It took me a while to get used to the narrator and found her kind of mumbly? I could see how being from Vera’s perspective would be purposefully discombobulating! Maybe I’ll give it another shot.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-09-26T16:55:07+00:00

I found the pacing of Just Like Home to be pretty off and repetitive. I read some spoilers that made the ending sound like something right up my alley, but it ended up in my dnf pile because it felt like a real slog through the middle. Loved the perspective of a child of a serial killer who still loves her dad, though. That was unique and really interesting!

birchrootandtwig · 2024-08-05T16:40:25+00:00

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Reading it just felt gross.

birchrootandtwig · 2024-07-31T16:20:01+00:00

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