martes, 26 de octubre de 2010

About Books & Literature: A Little Something Spooky

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From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor
I can't watch scary movies, because my brain acts like a DVR, recording all of the most horrible moments, and then replaying them to me in my dreams. Usually with me inserted somewhere in the action, for good measure. No, I have to get my scary fix via books, and this is just the time of year to do it.

Read "The Monkey's Paw"
If horror is what you seek, you cannot go wrong with a classic, and "The Monkey's Paw" hits all the right marks... it's short, so it can be easily read in one sitting, and it's oh-so-eerie.

What is the Best Stephen King Book?
Or perhaps you'd like something a little bit longer? We asked our readers to tell us their favorite novel from the king of contemporary horror, and nearly 200 people have already replied. Perhaps you'd like to add your favorite to our growing list, or maybe you'd just like to scan it and get some terrifying book recommendations.

13 Creepy Comics and Gruesome Graphic Novels
Do you have the stomach for illustrated horror? If you do (I don't, because I am the world's biggest wimp) here is a guide to some fabulous frightening tales from the world of manga.

Best Halloween Books for Children
Or perhaps you'd like something that is really low-grade spooky -- black cats and jolly witches and the like -- and, just to be safe, doesn't contain too many big words. Here are some ideas that your children, and any adults you know who (ahem) act like children, will love.

 


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Poems for Halloween
"The Apparition" by John Donne
"Ulalume" by Edgar Allan Poe
"The Haunted Oak" by Paul Laurence Dunbar

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