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A review by ristretto
Travels of Terror : Strange and Spooky Spots Across America by Kelly Florence, Meg Hafdahl
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
When we travel I love to add some spooky locations to check out on our trips. So a whole book dedicated to spooky locales across America is right up my alley. Tales of Terror covers everything you need to know to make your travels as fully spine-tingling and mysterious as possible. It covers chilling history, hidden gems, activities, shopping and where to eat. It even includes spooky books and movies that take place in each area to get in the mood before going.
I loved the stories of local legends, true crime, and dark history. Not to mention reading about the personal experiences of the authors and I felt it added a lot of charm. There was the standard advice of course but also advice that a lot of guides forget to include such as the best way to get around these different areas as well as safety, and ease of mobility and accessibility which can be pretty vital and differs so much from place to place. Reading about the local businesses and people there and going in depth into the background to give context about the different communities was also really nice. (Not to worry they also cover the more well known attractions as well) Another thing I enjoyed in particular were the portions on women you should know. The illustrations were wonderful but at the same time I wanted to see the actual places being described and wish there were some photos included, but that’s something easily remedied by hopping online of course. (and when you do don’t forget to check out the authors Horror Rewind podcast and other books such as The Science of Women in Horror!)
Whether you’re planning your next trip and just want to read up on the spooky fascinating history and prominent figures across the US this is a really useful guide. Perfect for planning an autumn or summerween trip!
Thank you very much to NetGalley and the Source Books. I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved the stories of local legends, true crime, and dark history. Not to mention reading about the personal experiences of the authors and I felt it added a lot of charm. There was the standard advice of course but also advice that a lot of guides forget to include such as the best way to get around these different areas as well as safety, and ease of mobility and accessibility which can be pretty vital and differs so much from place to place. Reading about the local businesses and people there and going in depth into the background to give context about the different communities was also really nice. (Not to worry they also cover the more well known attractions as well) Another thing I enjoyed in particular were the portions on women you should know. The illustrations were wonderful but at the same time I wanted to see the actual places being described and wish there were some photos included, but that’s something easily remedied by hopping online of course. (and when you do don’t forget to check out the authors Horror Rewind podcast and other books such as The Science of Women in Horror!)
Whether you’re planning your next trip and just want to read up on the spooky fascinating history and prominent figures across the US this is a really useful guide. Perfect for planning an autumn or summerween trip!
Thank you very much to NetGalley and the Source Books. I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.