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Wicked Good Reads | Genre Spotlight on Horror
We are in the midst of a horror renaissance. From blockbuster films like Jordan Peele’s Us and Stephen King’s It to TV series like Netflix’s Stranger Things and AMC’s The Walking Dead, dark storytelling has never been more popular. A bounty of top-notch horror books will be published in the coming months, titles that are perfect for general adult collections.
Fearsome Firsts: Horror Fiction from Debut Authors | The Reader's Shelf
Halloween is almost here! Add some scares to the shelves with these horror debuts.
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Fear Not | Genre Spotlight: Horror
LJ’s inaugural Horror preview recognizes an explosion in the popularity of horror with a mainstream audience. Yet horror can be a tricky genre for librarians to recommend confidently. Here are plenty of suggestions for blood-lusty patrons.
Halfway to Halloween | The Reader's Shelf
While spring breaks forth and gardening books take center stage, keep in mind that Halloween is coming. For collections that need some weeding and reseeding, here are titles worth adding. They range from a second look at a classic to voices fresh and familiar.
First-Time Scares | The Reader's Shelf
As we creep closer to Halloween, celebrate with some fresh and frightening tales. Stretching across a range of genres and styles and presenting different levels of terror, these debuts will satisfy a variety of readers looking for a scare.
Early Scares: Halfway to Halloween | The Reader's Shelf
Short stories are alive and kicking when it comes to tales of terror. Here are some recent anthologies that will deliver just the right amount of chills and thrills.
Oh, the Horror! | The Reader's Shelf, October 1, 2016
Here are just some of the debuts that horror fans can look to this Halloween season.
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The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Horror. 2nd ed.
While the price is frightening for the length of the book, this slim volume is highly recommended for medium to large libraries.