![]() ![]() If you’ve already read it, check out The Library of America’s new edition, which comes in two volumes. ![]() If you haven’t read it, be prepared to find witches, time travel, a giant brain, a man with glowing red eyes, and monsters - but it’s not always clear at first glance which ones you should be afraid of. “It was a dark and stormy night …” Few words will put you more in the mood for a cozy, creepy read, and these are the first words of the “oldie but goodie” classic, “ A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeline L’Engle.She really is a GOOD witch … but Hansel and Gretel are such NAUGHTY children! Although told in a picture-book with Halloween-colored black, white, and orange illustrations, you can still expect deliciously dark ending! For a new twist on an old favorite, check out Bethan Woollvin’s version, which tells the story from the witch’s perspective. Have you ever noticed how, well, CREEPY some fairy tales are? Hansel & Gretel is the perfect read for the season, as it combines scary witches, children lost in a dark woods, and lots of CANDY all in one story.Ah, it’s a wonderful time of year - the leaves on the trees are changing colors, pumpkins decorate front porches, the scent of apple cider is in the air … and the mood is just right to curl up with a spooky read! Whether you’re looking for an amusing fright, spine-tingling terror, or some facts about fear, these recommendations will have you covered! ![]()
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