"Jeepers creepers" would probably be the easiest way to describe The Diviners by Libba Bray, the spooky new 1920s-era paranormal thriller from the bestselling author of Beauty Queens, Going Bovine, and the Gemma Doyle trilogy. This period piece is a moody read -- especially fitting for this month's Haunted Reads theme. Evie O'Neill has been... Continue Reading →
"Jeepers creepers" would probably be the easiest way to describe The Diviners by Libba Bray, the spooky new 1920s-era paranormal thriller from the bestselling author of Beauty Queens, Going Bovine, and the Gemma Doyle trilogy. This period piece is a moody read -- especially fitting for this month's Haunted Reads theme. Evie O'Neill has been... Continue Reading →
Kenneth Oppel follows-up his masterful prequel to Frankenstein, This Dark Endeavor, with the wickedly delightful Such Wicked Intent. Written for modern readers, but harkening back to the writing style and horror genre that were so popular when Frankenstein was first published, Oppel delivers another masterpiece. Such Wicked Intent picks up following the shocking and tragic... Continue Reading →
Kenneth Oppel follows-up his masterful prequel to Frankenstein, This Dark Endeavor, with the wickedly delightful Such Wicked Intent. Written for modern readers, but harkening back to the writing style and horror genre that were so popular when Frankenstein was first published, Oppel delivers another masterpiece. Such Wicked Intent picks up following the shocking and tragic... Continue Reading →
Our third & final Haunted Reads list this week takes a look at the classics! The Turn of the Screw by Henry James "The Turn of the Screw" is an intense psychological tale of terror. It begins in an old house on Christmas Eve. It is the story of a Governess who comes to live... Continue Reading →
Today's Haunted Reads book recommendations feature contemporary YA! Here are some of our favorites, then add your picks to the comments below. Ten by Gretchen McNeil And their doom comes swiftly. It was supposed to be the weekend of their lives—an exclusive house party on Henry Island. Best friends Meg and Minnie each have their... Continue Reading →
This week, for our October Book of the Month, we're bringing you some great Haunted Reads book suggestions! Today, since it's also Middle Grade Monday, we're featuring some great MG suggestions: Coraline by Neil Gaiman Coraline's often wondered what's behind the locked door in the drawing room. It reveals only a brick wall when she... Continue Reading →
We're running a really unique, awesome contest this month to celebrate Haunted Reads and Halloweens. Our lovely contributor Christie is an avid reader and writer, but she's also a nifty crafter and is a wiz at carving pumpkins. And, this year, she's carved two pumpkins (foam, of course!) to look like some of our favorite... Continue Reading →
Do you have what it takes to spook, scare, shock? We want you to try your hand at writing a scary story for our Haunted Reads writing contest! The Contest With Halloween in mind, write a story that is: scary, spooky, or just plain creepy! You can write something that's traditional horror, or something a... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year, I did things a little differently for our March Book of the Month. Rather than featuring just one title, we featured many for our Middle Grade March spectacular. I had so much fun, in fact, that I'm kicking off another themed Book of the Month for October: Haunted Reads. In celebration of... Continue Reading →
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