FALL EDITION- SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, & NOVEMBER 2024 Spooky Staff Picks With one of the best opening paragraphs in literature, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson will have you questioning your own sanity as you dive into the depths of madness and immerse yourself in its eerie, horrifying tale. Shirley Jackson's chilling narrative pulls you into a world where psychological instability and dark secrets intertwine, leaving you utterly engrossed. This book is suited for those 18 and up. The novel’s atmosphere is thick with suspense and dread, making every page turn a journey deeper into the protagonist's troubled mind. As you navigate the Blackwood sisters' isolated existence and the unsettling dynamics of their interactions with the outside world, you may find yourself grappling with the blurred lines between reality and delusion. Jackson’s exploration of madness is both captivating and disturbing, ensuring that the story lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the final page. A Dark Tale for Suspense Seekers. by Sam Kuikahi, Customer Services Manager The book I chose for this book review was Took: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn. This is a tween book geared towards children in fifth through seventh grade. (ages 9-11) However, even as an adult I found this book to be very interesting. Daniel and his family are forced to move from their nice large house in Connecticut to a run-down, beat-up old house in Woodville, West Virigina. When the family arrives at their new house in the middle of the night the creepy atmosphere makes Daniel and his sister, Erica, uncomfortable. Daniel swears someone, or something, is watching them. No, it couldn’t be, he was just imagining things because it was so dark and there were lots of wooded areas. But, Daniel suspects something weird is happening because not only is Erica talking to her doll, but she is also talking to something invisible in the woods. To find out what happens to Daniel, Erica, and their family, you must read this book. It is a spooky interesting tale, and you will get hooked! A Haunting Book for All Ages! by Lori Cochran, Children’s Services Librarian Looking for family-friendly Halloween movies? We have them. Loan them for free. Don’t pay scary streaming prices. How about classics or new horror films? We have them too. Come check out our movie selection.
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