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Our Top October Reads
Horror
Polybius by Collin Armstrong
A small seaside town descends into chaos when a mysterious video game is rolled out and plugged in at the local arcade.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
There's power in a book, but power can destroy as easily as it creates, and it’s never given freely. There’s always a price to be paid…and it’s usually paid in blood.
Haunting at Morsley Manor, The by George Morris De'Ath
Set in a haunted English manor, The Haunting at Morsley Manor follows a world-famous but troubled paranormal investigator as he uncovers terrifying secrets that blur the line between the living and the dead.
Fantasy
Alchemised by SenLinYu
In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.
Blob by Maggie Su
A hilarious and deeply moving novel about a young woman who decides to turn a sentient blob into the perfect boyfriend.
Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
While recovering from a serious injury in a sleepy beach town, Viv discovers the unexpected pleasures of books, bakeries, and small-town friendships.
Romance
Loving a Vampire is Total Chaos by Aurora Hayes
What do you do when you realize the man you're falling for isn't only not human, but the same person committing crimes all over the city you're supposed to be solving?
ZomRomCom by Olivia Dade
Teaming up with your neighbor during a zombie outbreak is a no-brainer, but if it turns out he's a vampire... The stakes couldn't be higher in this infectious paranormal romance.
Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends, The by Jamie D'Amato
Heartstopper meets Buffy in this queer paranormal rom-com where a college sophomore must navigate suddenly becoming a vampire, the underground society he's now part of, and the cute boy who discovers his secret.
Non-Fiction
Ghosts Along the Texas Coast by Docia Schultz Williams
A collection of strange occurrences, this book brings to light tangible evidence and first-hand testimony to validate a wide range of ghostly tales.
Spooky Texas by S.E. Schlosser
Your hair will stand on end as you read about the mysteries and lore in Spooky Texas
Ghosthunting Texas by April Slaughter
More than 50 spooky sites are listed in this guidebook, along with detailed maps and photographs of each haunted locale.
Children's
Glenda Gherkin the Spooky Pickle by Brittany Kruger
Join this Spooky Pickle as she navigates the world of her pantry town, seeking friendships and acceptance.
B is for Boo by Greg Paprocki
A retro-style Halloween Alphabet book.
Within the Wave by Janet Conner
Within the Wave invites readers of all ages to dive in and explore the magic of the ocean and discover the treasures waiting to be found.
Children's Chapter Books
Creep From the Deep by R.L. Stine
Horrorland! A theme park where their worst nightmare is about to come to life.
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save Jackson's family from losing everything?
Shark Night by R.L. Stine
After an accident with the original diver, Carlo finds himself alone in a giant water tank holding a camera. A twenty-foot-long hammerhead shark is about to be lowered into the tank with him... But Carlo is still paralyzed with fear, and as the shark is lowered into the tank he realizes something isn’t right …
They sent down the WRONG shark!
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