I loved it! Such a fun experience listening to fun facts, true crime, hauntings, and some humor. Definitely looking into their podcast.

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!!!

I’d like to begin by thanking NetGalley and affiliates for this audiobook arc. I’ve listened to this podcast a few times, but after listening to this audiobook, I’m very interested in listening to more episodes again. As an avid true crime podcast listener, this audiobook was exactly what I needed from this style of book. Listening to the cohosts themselves reading snippets of true crime cases, followed by fun facts and references to episodes where you can listen to the full cases were just a few of my favourite things about this audiobook. I know a lot of them already since I’ve listened to podcasts for years now, but it was really nice hearing their personal takes on it, as well as stories from being on tour and their relationships. This is definitely an audiobook I’d suggest to fans of podcasts and true crime!

The content was good but the narration was bland. There were too many pushes to their podcast. I did like how each section was broken down into true crime and the supernatural.

The overall effect of A Haunted Road Atlas was completely lost on me, as I was not previously aware of the podcast upon which this book was based. The two narrators, Christine and Em, bantered back and forth about just about everything. They gave the audio book some life with their enthusiastic presentation, but their random utterances have almost no rhyme or reason. Time is completely wasted on a drinking game and regaling stories of their shows. So much of the book was spent on fluff, instead of getting right down to the sinister stops and dangerous destinations, as well as true crime tales. The authors talked so much about their journeys, that they forgot that readers really only wanted to know about the destinations.

Readers who are familiar with the duo might feel differently, but A Haunted Road Atlas is just not the book for me. I will admit that I learned a couple of interesting facts, especially about Houdini, but it is just not enough for me to recommend this book to other readers.

Disclaimer: I was given an advanced audio version of A Haunted Road Atlas by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to listen to and review the book was entirely my own.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, fantastic recommendations, and funny commentary this book is a treat for ATWWD listeners and lovers of all things spooky. Each section is well thought out with a paranormal story and true crime story about the destination as well as things to do /visit. So basically the ultimate American travel bucket list for anyone who like creepy things.

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Review: I used to listen to Em and Christine’s @atwwdpodcast podcast, religiously! I had to take a hiatus because I literally had nightmares about Zozo, the Ouija board demon. (Also scared I’d sit in Busby’s chair Jr and end up like the cleaning lady, but that’s for another time) So, I knew their stories were entertaining and would keep my interest. This was such a pleasant surprise of how it was formatted. ⁣
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We go through the chapters by city (love) and what fun things they did when they were there for a tour. Some things are a given (if you don’t go to awful waffle in GA, what are you doing) while others I spent a few hours on the goog trying to plan my next trip. We received really neat true crime and paranormal facts along the way. Did you know that there are reports of Dolley Madison haunting people who tried to dig up the rose garden? 👀 ⁣
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Let’s talk audio. Of course I did audio because they’re a podcast. There’s a PDF that attached that has all the interactive mapping to go with. I’d honestly purchase the physical copy but listen along on audio. I feel like with the podcast, it’s more “off the cuff” and more casual, where Road Atlas it’s more formal since there’s a book (script), but still factual. ⁣
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I really thought this was such a neat way to showcase their podcast to new listeners, and also a cool way to highlight good places and suggestions for dedicated listeners. Not only was this a guide of things to do, but also a guide of ATWWD! After each story, the friends provide you the reference episode to learn more. Pretty awesome if you ask me. Highly recommend A Haunted Road Atlas and of course, And That’s Why We Drink! Thank you so much @andrewsmcmeel for the gifted copy. A Haunted Road Atlas is out 5/31! ⁣
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QOTD: hit me with a solid true crime or paranormal story I need to look up!

I’ve been a fan of the And That’s Why We Drink podcast since they started. I don’t get to listen to podcasts all day anymore, so I don’t catch every episode these days, but when I’m able to, it’s such a treat. This audiobook was like a super long, super organized podcast episode. It was a love letter to their listeners and I DEVOURED this audiobook.
The book is, like it says, a road atlas covering true crime and paranormal stories in various major US cities. This was funny, charming and addictively interesting. I loved hearing the Dallas stories! I recognized a few of the stories from past episodes and really appreciated the banter about the duo visiting the cities they covered.
I love the way Christine talks about true crime with grace and respect while still being laugh out loud funny.
I love Em’s whimsy. They are so funny and I love listening to their voice so much. The Raven Baxter quote was A+.
If you’ve never listened to their podcast, I still think you would enjoy it if you’re interested in true crime and all things paranormal.

I love Em and Christine’s podcast And That’s Why We Drink, so when I heard they were publishing a book, I knew I needed it. This book is part true crime, part ghost stories, and part travel guide. Similar to the format of the podcast, this book pairs one paranormal story with one true crime tale for each major U.S. city included in the book, organized by geographic location.

As a listener of the podcast, I enjoyed that the audiobook is narrated by the authors. It felt like listening to a more polished and streamlined version of the show, sans the signature banter. This didn’t have a lot of new content; most of the stories were previously covered on the podcast. What makes this special for me as a fan are all the inside jokes, personal anecdotes, and recommendations of things to eat, drink, and do in each city.

You do not have to be a podcast listener to enjoy this book; however, since there are so many references to the show, I recommend the physical book over the audiobook to readers who are not already familiar with the podcast so you can skip over parts that aren’t relevant to you. But you should definitely give ATWWD a try!

All my spooky and true crime babes need this to help plan your next vacation.

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!

This felt like an episode of And That's Why We Drink, complete with inside jokes and a reference back to which episode a haunt/crime was covered where applicable, and I enjoyed every single minute of it.

Truly a roadtrip atlas, each section begins with a short bit about Em and/or Christine's memories from the state in question followed by brief description of a haunting and a crime per location. It's nowhere near as indepth as a podcast episode, but just enough to be useful if you're planning a roadtrip and just need inspiration for where to go and what to see.

The audiobook is narrated by the authors/podcasters themselves and, as a listener of the show, it felt like a very long episode, so, basically an absolute delight. Fully recommend listening/reading.

I received an advanced version of the audiobook from the publisher, and this is my honest review. Though I typically love an audiobook, this one was lacking. It's hard to listen to a list, and the very beginning and very end of this book is just that--lists of places the authors loved or visited. I think I would've preferred to read in its paperback form, but even then, I found the content to be similar to listening to a podcast in book form. Not great. I love a good true crime story, and have even read other podcasters' books in the past, which left me excited to read this one as well. Unfortunately, the constant reminder to "find out more in podcast episode X," was frustrating and made me wonder why the authors chose to write a book in the first place. I wish the editor(s) would've helped them craft something that felt new and different than the podcast they listen to frequently.

I was instantly curious because of the blurb on the book. Pack up your ouija board, wine bra, and squirt guns of holy water we're going on a road trip. That was exactly the vibe this book gave. It was filled with horrible places some of which were true crime spots, but it was done in a lighthearted way without being disrespectful to the people affected by these places.

The physical copy has illustrations so I do recommend getting that as a companion to this audiobook. I wish I was able to see pictures of the places. Especially since I plan to revisit the book while planning road trips. Every city gets its own chapter including a paranormal place and true crime story. They also included lists of other places to go. I cannot wait to check out some of the places in the book.

5 stars.

I requested this title because I am a true crime/paranormal fan and I love watching those types of tv shows/documentaries. That being said, I must not be a super fan enough because I came into this not knowing who the authors (who double as the narrators) were or that they run a paranormal and true crime podcast “And That’s Why We Drink” - which I will definitely be checking out now because I love their humor and personalities, and the topics of course. I breezed through this audiobook. It was fascinating, entertaining, and hilarious.

Really enjoyed the audio version of this book that was gifted to me by NetGalley! So much so that I will be buying the physical copy when it is out! The hosts of the podcast And That’s Why We Drink take you around the country to discuss landmarks, history, murders, mysteries, and, of course, the paranormal. The pacing was engaging and entertaining. Will be recommending to my friends!

I’m not always hip on books that start out as a podcast but this has proven to be the exception. I like the format which keeps the listener engaged and wanting to move forward. Each location starts out with “hey this is the city we were in and this is what happened to us while there”. Then it tells something paranormal that takes place in and around the city and then a true crime. Sometimes these true crimes were big events like HM homes in Chicago, or the Black Dahlia in California. Other times the stories are little known things that happened in these local areas. Then it finished each section with interesting facts about the location and which podcast has more information. Overall the formula really worked for me. Some of the locales I already knew about because I had lived in and around there, like Joliet prison, but I didn’t know about the prison in Alton (that’s no longer there) when they talked about St. Louis. So there’s something for everybody. This book is very well done and well I’m not a podcast listener, they’ve made a new fan and I’m going to be checking it out and so should you.

A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales is a spooky travel guide by Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz. The ebook version is 304 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at seven hours and is narrated by the authors.

Schiefer and Schulz are the hosts of the popular podcast And That's Why We Drink. This book is an interactive travel guide to their favorite spooky and sinister places in the United States. The book is broken down by location, from the Northeast United States (including Boston, New York, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia) to the Northwest (including Seattle and Portland). Don't worry Hawaii, you're also included!

The authors detail supernatural activities and true crime events for each city they discuss, along with travel tips, food and beverage recommendations, and cool places to check out. The book is mostly an overview of each city, but the hosts let you know in which episode of their podcast they discussed these stories, if you'd like more detailed information. That being said, there is also new exclusive content for the book that was not brought up in their podcast.

This is a great book for an overview of short spooky stories for fans of true crime or the paranormal! I'm definitely going to plan future vacations around their tips. I'm personally going to pick up a physical copy of this one to check out the maps and images (and an I Spy Bingo board!).

This is a good resource for anyone who's a fan of spooky things, not just fans of their podcast. There are a few inside jokes referenced that may be a bit confusing to people not familiar with the podcast. Head's up that they reference Zak Baggins and the Ghost Adventures tv series a lot in this book, so if you're not a fan of him you might want to skip this one.

CW: descriptions of violence and true crime, description of hauntings

Special thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing an audio galley of this book for me to review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

For the fans of the true crime/ paranormal podcast, And That’s Why We Drink comes the new book written by the host and creators of the podcast.
I received the audio book version of this book. If you like the podcast, this book is for you. Em and Christine reads the audio book, so it felt exactly like a podcast minus the ads. As someone who has listen to every one of the podcast episodes, I can say there are new stories that were not in the podcasts. Now I can’t say it is completely new, there are some stories that were in the podcast which they referenced the episode numbers. True crime fans need to read this book and if you love stories about paranormal activity this is for you.
Thank you Netgalley for a chance to read this.

Not sure this works the best as an audio book. At least for some of the (what I'm guessing) lists. Also, the back and forth narrators would be fine for a podcast but it came off as distracting. So, for me, I wasn't a fan if the audio version of this book. However, I'm guessing, fans of "this is why we drink" would probably enjoy it.

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.