Like millions of people, I’m staying home to #FlattenTheCurve. Granted, I already work from home, and especially now, I realize how fortunate that makes me. But, as of Monday, my husband and I also decided not to go out anywhere except the grocery store, and only then if we run out of what we’ve stocked up on. We might not be in the high-risk group for coronavirus, but people we know and love are. Even if they weren’t, doing our part to #FlattenTheCurve definitely falls under the “love your neighbor as yourself” and “treat others the way you want to be treated” tenants of our faith. So, home it is.
If you’re also home, and need a break from stress-watching the news, or suddenly having to home-school your kids, here are some suggestions for your down time. First up are my top ten favorite comedy paranormal tv shows. Note I said COMEDY paranormal tv shows, because I also have favorite drama and darker paranormal shows, but we could all use a laugh at the moment, right? So, if you like your supernatural laced with silly humor, these might be for you:
People of Earth
Santa Clarita Diet
Stan Against Evil
Ghosted
What We Do In The Shadows
Spirited
Misfits
Good Omens
Merlin
Warehouse 13
But I just want to read a good book to relax! some of you might be thinking.
Hey, I understand! That’s why I’m also listing my favorite paranormal authors, whose works encompass urban fantasy with a romantic element to paranormal romance (and some write excellent thrillers and other genres, too!) Notice that I can’t cap this list at ten because it was hard enough narrowing it down to my top twenty. I know I’ll kick myself for leaving some great names out. But, the good news for you is that if you’re not already familiar with these authors, many of them are very prolific, so you’ll have lots of great books to choose from. Authors are listed in alphabetical order, with links to their websites. Happy reading!
Lara Adrian, Ilona Andrews, Kelly Armstrong, Patricia Briggs, Rachel Caine, Kresley Cole, Alyssa Day, Jennifer Estep, Yasmine Galenorn , Colleen Gleason , Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison, Melissa Marr, Chloe Neil, Cherie Priest, Lynsay Sands, Gena Showalter, Nalini Singh, Maria Vale, and Rachel Vincent.
Hi Jeaniene,
Thank you for the list and the up lifting videos. I’ve been broadening my authors and I think it’s time for be to put a few fresh voices in my library.
Stay safe & strong.
🤗
Oh and good luck with the pups and the bedding. 🤣
If you like What We Do In The Shadows, you may want to check out Wellington Paranormal. And if that appeals to you, Hunt For The Wilderpeople and The Breaker Uppers might too. While the movies aren’t paranormal, they have that OMG I think I laughed so hard I hurt my face Kiwi sense of humour…
Stay safe, stay well!
Rereading your books as we start our Shelter in Place. Thank you for the good story to distract me during the breaks. The Amazing Johnson’s on Prime is a fun one. Might need the subtitles for a bit just until your ears adjust to the accents 🙂
Can’t wait to try one of these tv shows tomorrow! Take Care!
I absolutely adore the night huntress books, but there’s just one thing that really bugs me out. The only queer girls are either villains, poly or end they up with guys. Kinda same for queer guys, and I don’t know I guess it’s better than no representation, but you know, having a gay couple just as side characters, (especially lesbian couples since they get almost no representation at all) would literally make my year. (Also the draw Cat often makes between bisexual and promiscuous makes me really sad, and that notion (from society in general) made me hate myself for a while) Anyway love your books to death anyway.
Not 100% related to this blog. But I was re-reading “Wiked Bite” and a question popped into my head. Veritas is always feeling Ian’s power roll over her, does Ian get that same sensation from Veritas’s power?
I know I’m late to the party on this post, but thank you for this (and for giving Stan Against Evil a shout-out, that is one woefully underappreciated series)! There are a few shows on your list that I’ve never seen and likely wouldn’t have checked out otherwise. Gotta watch something with the extroverted husband when he starts getting twitchy on account of all my reading.