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LA County Library: Spooky Reads For All Ages
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The fall holiday season is among us! That means cooler temperatures, crunchy leaves, and shades of orange and yellow around every corner. Fun costumes and unique decorations are just two of the many ways you can get into the “spooky spirit.” We’ve rounded up all sorts of ghostly content sure to keep you busy throughout the month of October. Whether you’re looking for a classic novel like Frankenstein or a thrilling children’s book, our spooky selection is sure to please!
TERROR-ific Children’s Books
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We understand candy is at the top of the list, but there’s more than one way to celebrate this eerie holiday. Grab the kiddos and read a nursery rhyme with a pumpkin spin or choose a long-form story provoking a thoughtful discussion. Two favorites, Ten Spooky Pumpkins and Poultrygeist, offer storylines rooted in the chilling spirit.
SPOOK-tacular Novels
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Excitement for this spook-tacular fun has no age limit. A seasoned reader or not, our mix of Teen and Adult Fiction and Nonfiction will keep you busy throughout the season. Dive into real-life accounts of experiences with the Supernatural in The World of Lore: Dreadful Places or let your imagination soar through dark and twisted plots such as The Girls Are Never Gone. In no time our list will have you jumping at your own shadow.
Until you find yourself choosing between KitKats or Reese’s, reference our booklist and enjoy everything the hair-raising holiday has to offer.
Frankenstein Ten Spooky Pumpkins Poultrygeist The World of Lore: Dreadful Places The Girls Are Never Gone
Spooky Season
I Know What I Saw : Modern-Day Encounters with Monsters of New Urban Legend and Ancient Lore
Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids, and Hairy Beasts
Norman: The Doll That Needed to be Locked Away: A True Story
The World of Lore: Dreadful Places
Poultrygeist
Ten Spooky Pumpkins
Spooky Season
I Know What I Saw : Modern-Day Encounters with Monsters of New Urban Legend and Ancient Lore
Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids, and Hairy Beasts
Norman: The Doll That Needed to be Locked Away: A True Story
The World of Lore: Dreadful Places
Poultrygeist
Ten Spooky Pumpkins
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