Horror
Take 5: YA Horror 2014
It’s October, which means everything is pumpkin flavored or scented and you can’t change the channel without running across a horror movie. While I’m not big on horror movies – I haven’t been able to watch them ever since I saw The Ring because if the scary isn’t going to stay inside the TV box […]
Book Review: Amity by Micol Ostow
At my previous library, we had a patron who would check out the Amityville Horror book over and over again. I am sure this book was written for him, and for all horror fans. Publisher’s Book Description: Connor’s family moves to Amity to escape shady business deals. Ten years later, Gwen’s family moves to Amity […]
Beware the Return of Point Horror
Scholastic has heard your pleas for more horror and is in the midst of releasing some cool, easy and very accessible horror with the Point Horror line. This relaunched line combines technology with horror to create some fun, fast reads. I was able to read these titles quickly and, being a horror fan, I found […]
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