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  • Horror reads by Sarah That Will Leave You Chilled to the bone

    October 7, 2024

    Mister Magic by Kiersten White  – Former child stars reunite after a resurgence of interest in their kids show, Mister Magic, that was cancelled under mysterious (and deadly) circumstances. How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix – Louise wants to sell her childhood home after her her parents pass.…

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  • The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World by Bettany Hughes

    June 24, 2024

    Check out if you’re a fan of ancient history, architecture, and or/man’s obsession to immortalize the human experience. I’ve always been an ancient Egypt girlie, and someone who thinks about ancient history on a near constant basis. I often wonder what people were like back then and how they were…

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  • Sarah recommends these nonfiction graphic novels

    May 28, 2024

    Stitches by David Small – Imagine waking up from a routine operation and not being able to speak. David’s vocal cords had been viciously taken out at age 14 to remove the cancer his father (probably) gave to him. A true survivor’s tale. So Much for Love: How I Survived…

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  • 100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife by Ken Jennings

    August 10, 2023

    Check out if you want a trivial taste of afterlife adventures.   As someone who is a fan of learning different beliefs, traditions, and Jeopardy (Jennings is a long-time champ and host) I was excited to pick up 100 Places to See After You Die by Ken Jennings. The book…

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  • Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World’s Most Notorious Diaries by Rick Emerson

    October 18, 2022

    Check it out if you know what they say about good intentions… As a teenager I read Go Ask Alice, as many teenagers have since the “true diary” came out in 1971. Like many others who read it, I was shocked and horrified at how a young girl could go…

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  • The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and the end of an American Family by John Glatt

    June 30, 2022

    Check out if you are interested in true crime, religious cult-like activity, and a progression into madness and murder. I have followed the Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow case since the two children were noted to be missing in November of 2019. This ends in tragedy, and a lingering question.…

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  • The Electric Woman by Tessa Fontaine

    March 31, 2022

    Check out if you have ever wanted to run away to the circus. I’ve always been intrigued by the lights, action, and fun of a circus. In high school I had a website programming class that required us to build a page around the career we wanted. I (partly joking)…

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  • Tales of Japan by Chronical Books ill. By Kortaro Chiba

    January 27, 2022

    Check out if you enjoy folklore, fairy tales, and/or disembodied goblin heads. Did you know that the folklore section of our library is housed in the nonfiction department? We are always striving to better our collection of these awesome tales and have a few interesting titles we just added! One…

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  • Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty

    October 6, 2021

    Check out if you are ready to confront your own mortality. Listen, I know death is a heavy topic. Talking about death, reading about death, and thinking about death makes many of us uncomfortable. But it is a necessary conversation to have with yourself. I’m not the only person who…

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  • Two Truths and a Lie by Ellen McGarrahan

    July 12, 2021

    Check out if you’re intrigued by mystery, obsession, and an unwavering drive for the truth. I’m back with another true crime hit, this one opening with an execution. The author witnesses convicted cop killer Jesse Tafero die by electrocution in 1990. He doesn’t go easily into that dark night, however.…

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