In Japan, summer vacation begins right around the time ours is coming to an end – in August. But did you know that in the land of sushi, Shinto shrines and anime, summer in Japan is also traditionally the season for ghost stories? That’s right! For centuries, the Japanese have honored their ancestors with a…
Terror in Translation
Over the years I’ve been deep diving into horror fiction written by authors outside of our American borders. What I love and what’s important about reading horror fiction from other countries and cultures is the opportunity to experience fear outside of our usual expectations for horror. Horror as a genre is birthed from our surroundings…
I’m Dreaming of a Fright Christmas
You don’t have to say what I’m sure you’re all thinking. What business does the Spooky Librarian have with the holiday season? Why does she keep popping up on the Lawrence Public Library homepage to share scary stories instead of warm, cozy, feel-good reads? Well, believe it or not, Christmas Horror and holiday ghost stories…
‘Tis the Spooky Season
Deck the halls with bats and cobwebs, Spooky Season is in full swing! Have you dusted off your witch's hat, coaxed your skeleton from its closet, and saluted your neighborly black cat? Good! Have you chosen your pumpkins for carving, checked your basement for ghosts, and stocked your cupboards with candy? Excellent! Looking for some…
Septembers Are for Scary Short Stories
There is honestly something comforting and cathartic about adding a short story to your daily routine. And if you’re a macabre reader like I am, a scary short story makes it all the better! Whether I make time early in the morning for a quick slasher or curl up in bed, fluff my pillows and…
The Wilderness Will Get You!
Summer vacation is just over the horizon, and while I’m sure some of you are looking forward to hiking through dense woodlands, roasting marshmallows over a crackling campfire, and perhaps even tanning by a cool, calm lake, there are a few of us who look forward to avoiding the Summer’s oppressive heat like vampires. That’s…
Make 2022 the Year of Tananarive Due
February is Black History Month AND Women in Horror Month, so here's Christina singing the praises of her forever favorite Black woman horror author: Tananarive Due!
Hungry for Horror
For those who may not be aware, February is Women in Horror Month. And as a horror lover, I took it upon myself to read as many gruesome tales of the macabre from the brilliant minds of women as possible. During that time earlier this year, I discovered a sudden interest and weird fascination with…
Thriller Thursday Book Club
A book club for readers who love chills, thrills, and bloody spills! Come join this fun group as we take deep dives into the macabre.
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