Plenty of strange, scary and supernatural to be found at the library

Do you enjoy the rush of reading a true ghost story? Do you love everything about Halloween -- the scary movies, the chilly nights, the pumpkins lit up on doorsteps? If you like giving yourself a scare every October, check out the spooky books and movies we have at the Bluffton library. Grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte, light the candle inside your jack-o'-lantern and curl up with one of these oh-so-creepy books. Just don't forget to leave the lights on!

"Dixie Spirits: True Tales of the Strange and Supernatural in the South"

By Christopher K. Coleman

The land below the Mason-Dixon Line has never had a shortage of hauntings. This book explores both world-famous hauntings as well as a few lesser known hauntings -- but all incidents involve real people and places. Anyone up for a road trip?

"Dead Until Dark"

(from the Sookie Stackhouse

Vampire Mystery series)

By Charlaine Harris

If you are a fan of the HBO series "True Blood," you must read the series that inspired the show. Welcome to a world where vampires and humans co-exist, thanks to the creation of a synthetic blood that keeps vampires, er, satiated. Sookie, a sassy, small-town Louisiana waitress, has a special talent (or curse) for hearing people's thoughts. Bill is an unusual vampire who can tell there is something very special about Sookie.

But what happens when vampire and human girl fall in love amidst a rash of murders in their small town? You'll just have to read the books to find out. Start with the first book, "Dead Until Dark."

"Classic Poe"

By Edgar Allan Poe

(on the teen audio shelves)

Halloween just isn't Halloween without a little Edgar Allan Poe. This audio book includes the unabridged readings of eight stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Raven," and "The Cask of Amontillado." If you prefer to read rather than listen, ask the Reference Desk to direct you to books by Poe.

"Our Haunted Lives:

True Life Ghost Encounters"

By Jeff Belanger

Experienced paranormal researcher Jeff Belanger tries to answer the question "Is there life after death?" In this book, we hear stories from people who claim to have had firsthand encounters with the paranormal, including George Lutz, whose experiences in Amityville, Long Island, spawned a series of books and movies. Some stories are humorous, some are sentimental and others will have you sleeping with the lights on.

"Coraline"

By Neil Gaiman

Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman ("The Graveyard Book") delivers a masterpiece with "Coraline," which was made into a popular movie by Tim Burton. Coraline is a young girl who is looking for adventure and who is tired of begging for her parent's attention. When they move into a new home, house mice lead Coraline to discover a parallel world where everything is perfect, including her "Other Mother" (who has buttons for eyes!). If Coraline wants to stay in this perfect world, she must make a sacrifice. But is this something she really wants to do? This creepy and imaginative story is sure to amaze you!