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A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops and Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales
Pack up your Ouija board, wine bra, and squirt guns full of holy water ... we’re going on a road trip! From the hit podcast And That’s Why We Drink, this is your interactive travel guide to the hosts’ favorite spooky and sinister sights. The world is a scary place ... and that’s why we drink!
Jam-packed with illustrations, fun facts, travel tips, and beverage recs, this illustrated guide includes some of the country’s most notorious crime scenes, hauntings, and supernatural sightings. You’ll also find Christine and Em’s personal recommendations to the best local bars and ice cream parlors, oddity museums, curiosity shoppes, and more. Explore some of the most bizarre cases you’ve heard on the show, as well as exclusive new content from bayous, basements, and bars!
Jam-packed with illustrations, fun facts, travel tips, and beverage recs, this illustrated guide includes some of the country’s most notorious crime scenes, hauntings, and supernatural sightings. You’ll also find Christine and Em’s personal recommendations to the best local bars and ice cream parlors, oddity museums, curiosity shoppes, and more. Explore some of the most bizarre cases you’ve heard on the show, as well as exclusive new content from bayous, basements, and bars!
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Published May 31, 2022
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June 1, 2022
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops and Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales
by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
This is an audio version I requested and received from NetGalley and it was so very interesting! The two friends talk about the various destinations, crimes, or hauntings that they found interesting and describe the history and story behind each place.
They tell enough to really get a feel for the story, crime, and place without going overboard. The places deal with real crimes over a broad range of time. Some crimes are turn of the century or earlier but others the criminal may still be in prison!
Some of these criminal destinations have become haunted and other places are haunted from strange happenings through the past. (If you believe in hauntings!)
The two women are excellent storytellers and add humor throughout this book. I enjoy books like this. They don't get caught up on one story and drag on with it. Each story gets a fair amount of time necessary and they moved on before I got bored.
I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for letting me listen to this story. The authors narrated the story and they did an wonderful job!
by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
This is an audio version I requested and received from NetGalley and it was so very interesting! The two friends talk about the various destinations, crimes, or hauntings that they found interesting and describe the history and story behind each place.
They tell enough to really get a feel for the story, crime, and place without going overboard. The places deal with real crimes over a broad range of time. Some crimes are turn of the century or earlier but others the criminal may still be in prison!
Some of these criminal destinations have become haunted and other places are haunted from strange happenings through the past. (If you believe in hauntings!)
The two women are excellent storytellers and add humor throughout this book. I enjoy books like this. They don't get caught up on one story and drag on with it. Each story gets a fair amount of time necessary and they moved on before I got bored.
I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for letting me listen to this story. The authors narrated the story and they did an wonderful job!
June 8, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
***AUDIO BOOK VERSION***
A Haunted Road Atlas is a spine tingling true crime and paranormal story collection told by two friends who run a podcast. I enjoyed the discussions that took place in this book and will definitely be checking out their podcast. The tales told are told from different periods of time and the places, crimes, hauntings and destinations are discussed in detail. They also talk about hauntings and strange happenings that have been reported to have taken place at some of the sites and destinations the crimes had took place in. This added a creepy and fun element to the audio book. This was a fun listen and I really want to see the illustrations in a physical copy ASAP.
***AUDIO BOOK VERSION***
A Haunted Road Atlas is a spine tingling true crime and paranormal story collection told by two friends who run a podcast. I enjoyed the discussions that took place in this book and will definitely be checking out their podcast. The tales told are told from different periods of time and the places, crimes, hauntings and destinations are discussed in detail. They also talk about hauntings and strange happenings that have been reported to have taken place at some of the sites and destinations the crimes had took place in. This added a creepy and fun element to the audio book. This was a fun listen and I really want to see the illustrations in a physical copy ASAP.
May 16, 2022
I really enjoyed this audiobook. Although I have not listened to their podcast I still found the content relatable and entertaining. I really liked the layout of the book with each City having its own chapter. Within this chapter, the authors selected true crime and paranormal tales that related to the respective City. A great audiobook to listen to while commuting if you enjoy all things spooky.
February 22, 2023
I suspect this might be better in written form - the way it jumps around as an audiobook seems to imply there are visual sidebars, etc. and it felt choppy in audio format.
June 2, 2024
I could not finish this book at all.
April 17, 2022
Hinging on a podcast series I've yet to see cross my radar, this proved to be a perfectly acceptable look at Fortean America. Each city we get two stories of ideal toilet-browsing length – one intended to be more unusual, spectral or macabre, and the other a true crime, murder-based effort. We also get a whole page of reminiscence from the pair of natterers – er, authors – about each city and performing and/or living there, and some lists of eateries they like and other google-worthy sites and oddities for us to put on a travel wishlist.
All this makes for a reasonable read, if you ignore the trashy right-on nonsense about the eateries being "black- or woman-owned" or whatever. It certainly is better for fans of the pod, with their interjections and other spurious bits of content, and all the side characters in their tour diaries mentioned by first name with no introductions whatsoever for us newbies. Sure, the paranormal chapters can just end up being spookiness-free lists of ghosts and their alleged effects, and the veracity reaches not once into the image research department, with cartoons here and there being relied on instead, but it does cover stories I've not come across before.
Oh, and we get firm proof that jazz is the devil's music.
The fact it is too restricted to the podcast's audience, the pointless, pronoun-mangling wokeness (which extends to griping about allegedly unkind nicknames – and them repeating them, and calling other people's antiquarian monikers "unfortunate"), and a general lack of oomph and creepiness, mean this gets three stars from me. Fans of the guys involved and/or these light-hearted occult books will feel that ungenerous.
All this makes for a reasonable read, if you ignore the trashy right-on nonsense about the eateries being "black- or woman-owned" or whatever. It certainly is better for fans of the pod, with their interjections and other spurious bits of content, and all the side characters in their tour diaries mentioned by first name with no introductions whatsoever for us newbies. Sure, the paranormal chapters can just end up being spookiness-free lists of ghosts and their alleged effects, and the veracity reaches not once into the image research department, with cartoons here and there being relied on instead, but it does cover stories I've not come across before.
Oh, and we get firm proof that jazz is the devil's music.
The fact it is too restricted to the podcast's audience, the pointless, pronoun-mangling wokeness (which extends to griping about allegedly unkind nicknames – and them repeating them, and calling other people's antiquarian monikers "unfortunate"), and a general lack of oomph and creepiness, mean this gets three stars from me. Fans of the guys involved and/or these light-hearted occult books will feel that ungenerous.
June 25, 2022
Such a cool thing especially for people who love to travel and with a taste in the horror. It also provides not only the location but history and the current state of it. It is always fascinating to learn about the area around and it is easy to read and with travel tips and even to cool restaurants and places to get a horror themed drink.
September 30, 2022
This was a really fun read. I can say as a non-believer in the paranormal, those sections of each city weren't my favorite but I really liked the true crime stories and I appreciated the list of places to visit in each city. If you're looking to travel and you enjoy the less touristy and more macabre attractions, this is a great resource to give you some places to visit that you probably wouldn't know of otherwise. I think this would be a great gift for someone who is a fan of the podcast, or just for someone that appreciates the travel aspects of the book and wants to know where some good "haunted" attractions are and other strange places to visit by city.
As a side note, I do not listen to ATIWWD so some of the anecdotes shared by the authors go over my head, since they appear to mostly be "inside joke" kind of comments that only listeners of the podcast would get. But, I enjoyed their voices throughout and as a Murderino, you can definitely see how fans of MFM would enjoy this and the associated podcast as well.
Received via Netgalley
As a side note, I do not listen to ATIWWD so some of the anecdotes shared by the authors go over my head, since they appear to mostly be "inside joke" kind of comments that only listeners of the podcast would get. But, I enjoyed their voices throughout and as a Murderino, you can definitely see how fans of MFM would enjoy this and the associated podcast as well.
Received via Netgalley
May 6, 2022
I enjoyed this book but I really couldn't stand is how much that mentioned Zak Bagans, other than that I loved it. I really can't wait to visit all the places in this book that I haven't been in before.
Thank you Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for letting me read and review his book.
Thank you Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for letting me read and review his book.
May 13, 2022
I enjoyed this book but I really couldn't stand is how much that mentioned Zak Bagans, other than that I loved it. I really can't wait to visit all the places in this book that I haven't been in before.
Thank you Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for letting me read and review his book.
Thank you Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for letting me read and review his book.
August 2, 2022
Here's a book version of the podcast And That's Why We Drink. Loveable characters Claire and Em hit the road telling fascinating stories while recommending their favorite haunts for food and drink, as well as some WTF attractions. The stories alternate between adventures with the paranormal and gruesome true crime.
I don't actually listen to And That's Why We Drink, or podcasts at all really. I missed out on some of the humor and sweet moments that dedicated listeners will surely appreciate. Still, I had a lot of fun.
I tried to read the book start-to-finish. Before long, I decided to skip to just the true crime chapters. I was already familiar with a lot of the true crime stories, but I came to love the company of Em and Claire. I went back and ventured through the ghost stories as well.
I don't actually listen to And That's Why We Drink, or podcasts at all really. I missed out on some of the humor and sweet moments that dedicated listeners will surely appreciate. Still, I had a lot of fun.
I tried to read the book start-to-finish. Before long, I decided to skip to just the true crime chapters. I was already familiar with a lot of the true crime stories, but I came to love the company of Em and Claire. I went back and ventured through the ghost stories as well.
May 5, 2022
Let me start by saying I have never listened to the "And that's why we drink" podcast, but I do listen to other true crime and paranormal podcasts with a similar format. I'm actually surprised after listening to this that I haven't listened to theirs.
This was for sure made for their fans, I can't see someone really just picking this audiobook up out of curiosity. Since I'm not used to their voices and format it was hard to remember who was who sometimes.
Honestly I had a good time listening to this and heard some stories that I wasn't actually familiar with, which surprised me. Felt some pride when they listed their Arizona stories, and really just felt like I was binging a new podcast the whole time.
As a fellow Ghost Adventures fan, I can appreciate all of the Zak Baggins references, but it does feel a bit weird to continuously reference him. I imagine though that that's an inside joke for the podcast on its own.
This audiobook struggled with the fact that podcasters like Christine and Em excel at talking candidly to one another, but when reading a script there's an obvious awkwardness. I think this audiobook would benefit from some sound transitions between stories and a little more level mixing since it felt like at times they were at different levels from story to story.
This being a road atlas, I do believe it would be better as a book. Some of the jokes wouldn't seem so awkward because the text and formatting would do all the heavy lifting. And of course I imagine there would also be a map and pictures which would add to the experience immensely.
All together I found this enjoyable, the fans will love it. I'll probably give their podcast a try too!
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
This was for sure made for their fans, I can't see someone really just picking this audiobook up out of curiosity. Since I'm not used to their voices and format it was hard to remember who was who sometimes.
Honestly I had a good time listening to this and heard some stories that I wasn't actually familiar with, which surprised me. Felt some pride when they listed their Arizona stories, and really just felt like I was binging a new podcast the whole time.
As a fellow Ghost Adventures fan, I can appreciate all of the Zak Baggins references, but it does feel a bit weird to continuously reference him. I imagine though that that's an inside joke for the podcast on its own.
This audiobook struggled with the fact that podcasters like Christine and Em excel at talking candidly to one another, but when reading a script there's an obvious awkwardness. I think this audiobook would benefit from some sound transitions between stories and a little more level mixing since it felt like at times they were at different levels from story to story.
This being a road atlas, I do believe it would be better as a book. Some of the jokes wouldn't seem so awkward because the text and formatting would do all the heavy lifting. And of course I imagine there would also be a map and pictures which would add to the experience immensely.
All together I found this enjoyable, the fans will love it. I'll probably give their podcast a try too!
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
May 11, 2022
EM!! CHRISTINE!! Y’all did it again!
I am a huge fan of theirs and their podcast! And That’s Why We Drink has gotten me through a lot of rough times in my life. Listening to them talk about paranormal and true crime things is the best! Highly recommend their podcast.
I am so thankful to have received a review copy!
This book though, I thought that this is the perfect travel guide to all paranormal and true crime haunts across the country. They break this down by different cities in the US and major haunts and cases that happened there. They also tell you which episode they spoke of this topic so you can listen to them go more in-depth if you would like!
I also enjoyed at the end there was a whole recommendation section for each city! So you had locations you can check out if you go to those cities! I will 100% be purchasing this when it comes out!!
This audiobook gives you the same atmosphere of listening to the podcast and I felt like that was comforting in hearing Em and Christine narrate this themselves. While this was more “professional” than the podcast I still greatly enjoyed it! I would highly recommend the audiobook if you are a fan of the podcast, yet I also believe this would be a PERFECT coffee table book to have in your house!!
5 stars!!!!
I am a huge fan of theirs and their podcast! And That’s Why We Drink has gotten me through a lot of rough times in my life. Listening to them talk about paranormal and true crime things is the best! Highly recommend their podcast.
I am so thankful to have received a review copy!
This book though, I thought that this is the perfect travel guide to all paranormal and true crime haunts across the country. They break this down by different cities in the US and major haunts and cases that happened there. They also tell you which episode they spoke of this topic so you can listen to them go more in-depth if you would like!
I also enjoyed at the end there was a whole recommendation section for each city! So you had locations you can check out if you go to those cities! I will 100% be purchasing this when it comes out!!
This audiobook gives you the same atmosphere of listening to the podcast and I felt like that was comforting in hearing Em and Christine narrate this themselves. While this was more “professional” than the podcast I still greatly enjoyed it! I would highly recommend the audiobook if you are a fan of the podcast, yet I also believe this would be a PERFECT coffee table book to have in your house!!
5 stars!!!!
September 6, 2022
Unlike many reviewers, I don't love the podcast, but the title and idea of this book interested me. The stories were okay, a little repetitive, but some interesting facts. The problem really came when I got to my home state and read about the paranormal spot they chose. They failed to get an update on the property, Asylum 49. They claim half is a seasonal haunted attraction (true) and one half is a nursing home (no longer true). The other half is now shops. I guess that's less scary than thinking about old people living in the other half of a haunted attraction. Also a hotel listed has not been a hotel for years. It is now an apartment building. It makes me wonder about the accuracy of other parts of the book. The only thing this book accomplished was it made me want to re-watch all the Ghost Adventures episodes.
September 18, 2022
Here's the thing - I don't listen to podcasts which would be why I've never heard of And That's Why We Drink, but I heard about this book somewhere and leveraged my handy library card. It's fine. It's what I call a "bathroom book" what with quick snappy reads about paranormal activity sites and true crime stories centered around various cities in the United States. As a travel guide or "road atlas" - look elsewhere. The "recommendations to the best local bars and ice cream parlors, oddity museums, curiosity shoppes, and more" are nothing more than lists with the occasional aside like "Haunted" or "Black owned." No actual information giving oh...I don't know...details about why you should visit said local bars, ice cream parlors, oddity museums etc. But for short and snappy true crime tales? It does the trick.
May 16, 2022
Big thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for the advanced copy of this audiobook!
This was very fun! I loved the format and all the little nuances Christine and Em added about their own experiences in the towns mentioned. I will say, and this is nothing against the actual book or ATWWD, I don’t think the text translated great to audio only because you could listen to the podcast and get the same effect. But the content was still great and still very enjoyable! As a lover of all things true crime and spooky ooky, Christine and Em will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️
This was very fun! I loved the format and all the little nuances Christine and Em added about their own experiences in the towns mentioned. I will say, and this is nothing against the actual book or ATWWD, I don’t think the text translated great to audio only because you could listen to the podcast and get the same effect. But the content was still great and still very enjoyable! As a lover of all things true crime and spooky ooky, Christine and Em will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️
June 4, 2022
Having never listened to the podcast (I just don't really listen to them - I prefer audiobooks!), I nonetheless enjoyed this book. I liked the back and forth sharing information about the city/area, paranormal story, then the true crime story. The only thing I could've done less with is the repeated mentions of Zac Bagans. Don't know why the obsession with him, but I can't stand him.
Lots of fun tidbits in here. Makes me want to take a roadtrip!!!
Lots of fun tidbits in here. Makes me want to take a roadtrip!!!
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May 3, 2022I Need this as an audiobook - it sounds like so much fun!
NOW I'm off to go track this Podcast down!
NOW I'm off to go track this Podcast down!
August 1, 2022
I was so excited to see my library had a Kindle copy of
A Haunted Road Atlas.
I love to travel, I love sweets, and I love all things horror!
It was as if the authors could read my mind and wrote this book just for me.
I'm not a fan of podcasts so I didn't know the authors but I like their writing style and humor.
This was a lot of fun to read.
The atlas is helpfully divided into the north, south, etc etc, and is packed with fun illustrations, fascinating factoids, travel tips, and where to get your ice cream fix and booze at the most haunted of places at each destination.
The authors go one step further and include unique and odd museums to visit, haunted sightings at locations you didn't know or would expect to get your fright on.
This was a lot of fun of fun to read. I wish it was longer.
I hope the authors plan to do an edition in Europe. Lots of scary and spooky places in Europe, especially since Europe is so much older than the US of A.
I plan to get a hard copy of A Haunted Road Atlas and start working my way through it, starting with my hometown. NYC!
I love to travel, I love sweets, and I love all things horror!
It was as if the authors could read my mind and wrote this book just for me.
I'm not a fan of podcasts so I didn't know the authors but I like their writing style and humor.
This was a lot of fun to read.
The atlas is helpfully divided into the north, south, etc etc, and is packed with fun illustrations, fascinating factoids, travel tips, and where to get your ice cream fix and booze at the most haunted of places at each destination.
The authors go one step further and include unique and odd museums to visit, haunted sightings at locations you didn't know or would expect to get your fright on.
This was a lot of fun of fun to read. I wish it was longer.
I hope the authors plan to do an edition in Europe. Lots of scary and spooky places in Europe, especially since Europe is so much older than the US of A.
I plan to get a hard copy of A Haunted Road Atlas and start working my way through it, starting with my hometown. NYC!
December 16, 2023
Honestly not very good
June 2, 2022
‘Jam-packed with illustrations, fun facts, travel tips, and beverage recs, this guide includes some of the country’s most notorious crime scenes, hauntings, and supernatural sightings. You’ll also find Christine and Em’s personal recommendations to the best local bars and ice cream parlors, oddity museums, curiosity shoppes, and more. Explore some of the most bizarre cases you’ve heard on the show, as well as exclusive new content from bayous, basements, and bars!’
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A Haunted Road Atlas by Christtine Schiefer and Em Schiulz and is a paranormal and true crime travel guide to the States, while also sharing fun anecdotes
I’d never listened to their podcast before, but I’m a fan of the macabre and the title intrigued me. I always listen to podcasts on my way into work and after reading this book, I’m going to try listening to a few episodes of theirs this week.
I think this would make a good coffee table book or audiobook(which would be essentially the same as their podcast). Their friendship really shines during the book, which was sweet.
Update now that I have listened to a few episodes of the podcast: If you enjoy the podcast, you’ll enjoy this book because it follows the same format. Each shares a story, one paranormal and one true crime, for each city. Christine shares wine/drink suggestions for the area and Em shares milkshake/ice cream.
It’s an amusing way to read some dark stories based on fact and lore and I enjoyed it. I recommend it if you enjoy paranormal and true crime. Plus I’ll be listening to more of their podcast.
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I would like to thank NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for sharing an eARC of A Haunted Road Atlas by Chrsitine Schiefer and Em Schulz with me. This is my honest review.
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A Haunted Road Atlas by Christtine Schiefer and Em Schiulz and is a paranormal and true crime travel guide to the States, while also sharing fun anecdotes
I’d never listened to their podcast before, but I’m a fan of the macabre and the title intrigued me. I always listen to podcasts on my way into work and after reading this book, I’m going to try listening to a few episodes of theirs this week.
I think this would make a good coffee table book or audiobook(which would be essentially the same as their podcast). Their friendship really shines during the book, which was sweet.
Update now that I have listened to a few episodes of the podcast: If you enjoy the podcast, you’ll enjoy this book because it follows the same format. Each shares a story, one paranormal and one true crime, for each city. Christine shares wine/drink suggestions for the area and Em shares milkshake/ice cream.
It’s an amusing way to read some dark stories based on fact and lore and I enjoyed it. I recommend it if you enjoy paranormal and true crime. Plus I’ll be listening to more of their podcast.
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I would like to thank NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for sharing an eARC of A Haunted Road Atlas by Chrsitine Schiefer and Em Schulz with me. This is my honest review.
May 5, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Things I enjoyed:
👻 The layout is done well and cleanly set up, with each city having its own clearly defined section.
🔪 Each section includes paranormal activity and true crime stories. It was interesting to hear the bizarre stories and sightings from each location!
👻 There’s a lot of humor sprinkled throughout the book, which kept it from being too dark and depressing. You wouldn’t ordinarily put the words “true crime” and “paranormal” with “fun” and “delightful,” but this isn’t an ordinary book! It somehow melded all of these aspects together into a enjoyably gruesome set of stories.
A few things I wished for:
🔪 I’ve never listened to the podcast the authors put out, so I was unfamiliar with several of the people or events referenced in the section introductions. I wish I’d been given a bit more background or that personal anecdotes had been chosen that didn’t need background info.
👻 Several of the stories started to blend together. I’m not sure if it was the formatting for each chapter or that many of the stories had so many overlapping similarities, but there were a few sections that felt like they dragged because of it.
Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the arc!
May 18, 2022
Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for the ALC of this audiobook.
Schiefer and Schulz share some of their favorite hauntings and true crime stories in this book that reads more like a sampler and index for their poedcast. I wasn’t familiar with this podcast when I picked up this book but have since subscribed. I’ll be skipping the true crime episodes, but I am here for hauntings and all things paranormal. Organized by location, they share stories, talk about live shows they’ve done there and mixed in their own experiences with the haunted histories.
Overall, a quick and fun read, and I came out with yet another podcast to listen to that I’ll probably get behind on. I also love all the recommendations for places to visit, and now that we can travel again, I’ve got a haunted list of places I’d like to go. BRB gonna go catch up on the Podcast backlist.
Keep an eye out for this one wherever you get your books and or audiobooks on 5/31/2022.
Schiefer and Schulz share some of their favorite hauntings and true crime stories in this book that reads more like a sampler and index for their poedcast. I wasn’t familiar with this podcast when I picked up this book but have since subscribed. I’ll be skipping the true crime episodes, but I am here for hauntings and all things paranormal. Organized by location, they share stories, talk about live shows they’ve done there and mixed in their own experiences with the haunted histories.
Overall, a quick and fun read, and I came out with yet another podcast to listen to that I’ll probably get behind on. I also love all the recommendations for places to visit, and now that we can travel again, I’ve got a haunted list of places I’d like to go. BRB gonna go catch up on the Podcast backlist.
Keep an eye out for this one wherever you get your books and or audiobooks on 5/31/2022.
May 31, 2022
Pack your bags. It’s time for a road trip, friends. A Haunted Road Atlas should be your next go-to guide for planning the spooktacular vacation of your dreams. Or nightmares, if that’s what you prefer.
If you’ve heard of the podcast And That’s Why We Drink, and even if you haven’t, this book is written by hosts Christine Schiefer (she/her) and Em Schulz (they/them). I didn’t know about ATWWD before picking up this book, but it’s not necessary at all to enjoy what’s inside. Covering thirty-two states where they toured their podcast, Christine and Em take turns telling one paranormal story and one true crime story for each city from coast to coast. They also recommend local bars, ice cream shops, haunted tours, and other noteworthy attractions that have a haunted or gruesome histories.
If you’re on a road trip or in the process of planning one, this can be a great guide to follow to find some unique places to visit. Christine and Em give a little bit of their own experience with each town, so it comes off as a more personal recommendation. If you’re bored in the car, the book has QR codes for each paranormal and true crime story that link to the related ATWWD episode, so you can listen along. And apparently there’s a scavenger hunt for fans of the podcast to follow, too, but I guess I’m not fan enough to know.
If you’re not on a road trip or not planning on spending that much time in the car ever again, this can still be a fun book to pick up, you can just skip the travel guide parts. The paranormal and true crime stories are succinct with some entertaining, podcast style commentary from Christine and Em. There were a few stories that I’ve heard coverage of before in other podcasts or books, but I was surprised by how many of them were new to me (so many serial killers, y’all). I liked that the authors mentioned if locations from the stories were still around to tour or not because I’m definitely going to visit the haunted place they covered in my hometown.
I’ll recommend this one for fans of true crime, ghost stories, or both. Clocking in at just under 300 pages with some cool illustrations, A Haunted Road Atlas might be old news for long-time fans of ATWWD but perfect if you’re looking for some spooky non-fiction.
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales is out now.
4.5/5 Stars.
I received a free e-ARC of A Haunted Road Atlas from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you’ve heard of the podcast And That’s Why We Drink, and even if you haven’t, this book is written by hosts Christine Schiefer (she/her) and Em Schulz (they/them). I didn’t know about ATWWD before picking up this book, but it’s not necessary at all to enjoy what’s inside. Covering thirty-two states where they toured their podcast, Christine and Em take turns telling one paranormal story and one true crime story for each city from coast to coast. They also recommend local bars, ice cream shops, haunted tours, and other noteworthy attractions that have a haunted or gruesome histories.
If you’re on a road trip or in the process of planning one, this can be a great guide to follow to find some unique places to visit. Christine and Em give a little bit of their own experience with each town, so it comes off as a more personal recommendation. If you’re bored in the car, the book has QR codes for each paranormal and true crime story that link to the related ATWWD episode, so you can listen along. And apparently there’s a scavenger hunt for fans of the podcast to follow, too, but I guess I’m not fan enough to know.
If you’re not on a road trip or not planning on spending that much time in the car ever again, this can still be a fun book to pick up, you can just skip the travel guide parts. The paranormal and true crime stories are succinct with some entertaining, podcast style commentary from Christine and Em. There were a few stories that I’ve heard coverage of before in other podcasts or books, but I was surprised by how many of them were new to me (so many serial killers, y’all). I liked that the authors mentioned if locations from the stories were still around to tour or not because I’m definitely going to visit the haunted place they covered in my hometown.
I’ll recommend this one for fans of true crime, ghost stories, or both. Clocking in at just under 300 pages with some cool illustrations, A Haunted Road Atlas might be old news for long-time fans of ATWWD but perfect if you’re looking for some spooky non-fiction.
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales is out now.
4.5/5 Stars.
I received a free e-ARC of A Haunted Road Atlas from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 31, 2022
“A Haunted Road Atlas” is the most fun read I’ve had in a good long time. It made me wanna shout: “ROAD TRIP!”
Set up as a mash up of comic book, atlas and narrative, the whole reading experience is an adventure. Some of the formatting gets cut up in strange places in the Kindle edition or maybe, just maybe, there’s a ghost wandering the Kindle office…
This is a big book of around 450 pages not including publishing stuff and index, etc. That’s the reason I got the Kindle version altho’ now, I’m seriously considering an hard copy for my table; it’s SO interesting! Each section is devoted to a region of the country, (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, etc.) and further sorted into specific locations where Em & Christine have had a show.
Chapters begins with a blurb from each of them followed by storytelling of paranormal events. These are truncated versions of their podcasts. Happily, E & C have included links to their award winning podcasts via QR codes. Also included are: wine & milkshake haunts and lists of haunted hotels, spooky places & other weird, (wtf), places. Little offset boxes of fun facts appear thru out the text.
Locations are highlighted all over the country, altho’ it’s a bit light on the northwest. With the current gasoline cost issues, this book is a great way to find a fun and unique vacation experience that’s close to home, (or not), and as haunted, sinister, or dangerous as you want it to be.
If that doesn’t work for ya, just read the book to find out just why they drink; you’ll be glad you did📚
Set up as a mash up of comic book, atlas and narrative, the whole reading experience is an adventure. Some of the formatting gets cut up in strange places in the Kindle edition or maybe, just maybe, there’s a ghost wandering the Kindle office…
This is a big book of around 450 pages not including publishing stuff and index, etc. That’s the reason I got the Kindle version altho’ now, I’m seriously considering an hard copy for my table; it’s SO interesting! Each section is devoted to a region of the country, (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, etc.) and further sorted into specific locations where Em & Christine have had a show.
Chapters begins with a blurb from each of them followed by storytelling of paranormal events. These are truncated versions of their podcasts. Happily, E & C have included links to their award winning podcasts via QR codes. Also included are: wine & milkshake haunts and lists of haunted hotels, spooky places & other weird, (wtf), places. Little offset boxes of fun facts appear thru out the text.
Locations are highlighted all over the country, altho’ it’s a bit light on the northwest. With the current gasoline cost issues, this book is a great way to find a fun and unique vacation experience that’s close to home, (or not), and as haunted, sinister, or dangerous as you want it to be.
If that doesn’t work for ya, just read the book to find out just why they drink; you’ll be glad you did📚
April 24, 2023
I will consume anything they create
May 10, 2022
Paranormal + true crime?! Sign me up please!! I just couldn't resist this one - it was so dang good! In this book, Christine and Em of And That's Why We Drink podcast share stories of haunted places and true crime cases they discovered from the cities they been to during their podcast tour. I loved all the cute illustrations, fun facts, personal recommendations of ice-cream parlors and bars, haunted hotels including spooky tours, and weird places to visit in each city!
As a true crime junkie, I loved the true crime cases a tad more than the paranormal stories. Some cases are familiar to me and some are new to me like the Atlanta Ripper in the early 20th century and the case of Michael Malloy. I really loved the format of the book and think the information was presented in a really easy to read way!
In a nutshell, this was such an entertaining and informative book! I would re-read this book at some point!
Pub. Date: May 31st, 2022
***Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this gifted review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.***
As a true crime junkie, I loved the true crime cases a tad more than the paranormal stories. Some cases are familiar to me and some are new to me like the Atlanta Ripper in the early 20th century and the case of Michael Malloy. I really loved the format of the book and think the information was presented in a really easy to read way!
In a nutshell, this was such an entertaining and informative book! I would re-read this book at some point!
Pub. Date: May 31st, 2022
***Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this gifted review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.***
April 30, 2022
Title: A Haunted Road Atlas
Authors/Narrators: Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz
Summary:
Jam-packed with illustrations, fun facts, travel tips, and beverage recs, this guide includes some of the country’s most notorious crime scenes, hauntings, and supernatural sightings. You’ll also find Christine and Em’s personal recommendations to the best local bars and ice cream parlors, oddity museums, curiosity shoppes, and more. Explore some of the most bizarre cases you’ve heard on the show, as well as exclusive new content from bayous, basements, and bars!
Review:
As a person that absolutely hates driving, I would 100% go on this road trip. It was such an interesting collection of haunted and paranormal stories from different regions of the United States. I also loved how they threw in places to eat and drink. Such a fun book!!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Authors/Narrators: Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz
Summary:
Jam-packed with illustrations, fun facts, travel tips, and beverage recs, this guide includes some of the country’s most notorious crime scenes, hauntings, and supernatural sightings. You’ll also find Christine and Em’s personal recommendations to the best local bars and ice cream parlors, oddity museums, curiosity shoppes, and more. Explore some of the most bizarre cases you’ve heard on the show, as well as exclusive new content from bayous, basements, and bars!
Review:
As a person that absolutely hates driving, I would 100% go on this road trip. It was such an interesting collection of haunted and paranormal stories from different regions of the United States. I also loved how they threw in places to eat and drink. Such a fun book!!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 24, 2022
Fun! I have never listened to the And That’s Why We Drink podcast, but this makes me want to give it a shot. I must admit that I was dubious about listening to a travel guide in an audio book format, but it was mostly enjoyable. Things felt a little awkward at times (such as the section headings and segues), but on the whole, it works well. It’s essentially a pastiche of true crime stories, haunted tales, fun facts, and essential places to visit for some of the authors’ favorite places. The tone is conversational and light but manages to avoid being disrespectful to crime victims. I would recommend this books to lovers of haunted places as well as those who just want a good listen without having to get too emotionally invested in the material.
Thank you #NetGalley #AndrewsMcMeelAudio #andthisiswhywedrink for the digital ARC of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you #NetGalley #AndrewsMcMeelAudio #andthisiswhywedrink for the digital ARC of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
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