Spooky Reads for October
As the leaves begin to change and a decidedly autumnal chill fills the air, it is the perfect time to cozy up with a good scary book. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, eerie folklore, or psychological thrillers, the Grayslake Library is your one-stop destination for satisfying that craving for horror. Listed below are just a few of the books that your library and its neighbors have to offer. Check out any of these titles, for middle-grade readers, teens, or adults, for a haunting tale that will haunt you long after you turn the final page! Middle Grade: The Night Gardener: A Scary Story by Jonathan Auxier is a gothic tale that follows orphaned siblings Molly and Kip as they take jobs at an old house inhabited by a mysterious family, who soon discover that there is more to the grounds than meets the eye. They are haunted by a sinister figure known as the Night Gardener, who tends to a cursed tree that feeds on the fears of those around it. The Clackity by Lora Senf is a spooky