2022 Reading Challenge + My To-Be-Read List

I’m not gonna lie: the last two years I’ve participated in the annual GoodReads reading challenge, I have failed. My goal always seems achievable when I set it – after all, what else am I gonna do with my free time besides read?

Ha. The joke’s on me. Between work, writing, blogging, trips to Colorado to visit my brother and sister-in-law (and their answering visits to Alabama), and driving up to Kentucky to see my best friend, my free time always fills up.

But this year, I am determined. I will complete my list. Upon finishing Ania Ahlborn’s Dark Across the Bay, I have read 5 of my 25 book goal. Here is a short list of what’s coming up next for me.

Currently reading: Afraid, which consists of three intertwining tales by Lisa Jackson, Alexandra Ivy, and Lisa Childs

Up next:

  • Black Dawn by Rachel Caine (a Morganville Vampires novel)
  • His Final Girl by Brooklyn Ann
  • The Thicket by Noelle W. Ihli – I am very intrigued by the summary of this one. It sounds similar to the slasher flicks I enjoy.

Rammstein Announces New Album Release Date

The infamous Rammstein is gracing us with a new album this year. The record, entitled Zeit (Time), is set to be released on April 29th. The first single – the title track – was shared only five days ago and already has over 7 million views on YouTube. It is a poetic piece that addresses age and the passing of time. Check it out here and preorder the album via rammstein.lnk.to/Zeit.

Wednesday 13: 20 Years of Fear Tour

Wednesday 13 is about to set off on their first US headlining tour in four years. The band is celebrating twenty years of their unique brand of horror punk, plus paying tribute to friend/band mate Joey Jordison. Tickets and meet-and-greets are on sale through the venues and via officialwednesday13.com.

3/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad

3/25 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

3/26 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live

3/27 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live

3/29 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East

3/30 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

3/31 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero

4/1 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note Harrison

4/2 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS

4/3 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Stage & Grill

4/5 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center

4/6 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz

4/8 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall

4/9 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater

4/10 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon

4/13 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theatre

4/14 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works

4/15 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester Music Tavern

4/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

4/17 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache

4/19 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s

4/20 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater

4/22 – Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room

4/23 – Joliet, IL – The Forge

4/24 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre

4/26 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center

4/27 – Belvidere, IL – Apollo AC

4/29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live

4/30 – Denver, CO – HQ

5/1 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater

5/3 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock Live

5/5 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick

5/6 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go

5/7 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post

Live Videos: Mushroomhead

This is one of my favorite videos in existence. I don’t know why, but I find the synchronized water drumming by St1tch and Diablo during “43” hypnotic. Plus, I mean, it’s Mushroomhead and I love them.

(Full credit to the owner of this video. Thank you for sharing!)