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10 Scary and Suspenseful Movies without all the Gore
Posted about 13 days ago by April S
Posted in Movies and Music and Mysteries and Thrillers | Tagged with creepy movies, dystopian, Ghost Stories, Haunted Houses, horror films, scary movies, supernatural horror, suspense and Thrillers
Scary, suspenseful flicks that may give you nightmares.
Continue ReadingTwo Librarians, Too Many Books: TRUE CRIME TIME
Posted about 20 days ago by Allison Fiscus
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Mysteries and Thrillers and Nonfiction | Tagged with cold cases, criminal justice, criminology, documentaries, murder, murderers, Readers' Advisory, serial killers and true crime
It's October, the month of ghosts, goblins, and all things spooky. To celebrate, we got together to discuss the creepiest type of stories we know: true crime. Read on for our (lightly-edited-for-clarity) conversation about what we think are the definitive tales of murder, mayhem, and conspiracy (and maybe a F.R.I.E.N.D.S. reference or two).
Continue ReadingDarkly Humorous Horror
Posted about 22 days ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Movies and Music, Mysteries and Thrillers and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with dark humor, fantasy, funniest horror movies, Horror, Humorous Fiction, mystery and paranormal
Fun, spooky, amusing and weirdly terrifying reading and viewing selections.
Continue Reading8 Humorous Books Featuring Misfits and Their Misadventures
Posted about 23 days ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with books to read, coming of age stories, eccentrics, engaging, funny fiction, hilarious, humorous stories, likable, misadventures, misfits, offbeat, plot-driven, quirky, sardonic, satirical fiction, snarky and witty
Get your funny on with these offbeat, engaging and witty stories.
Continue Reading7 Offbeat Funny Fiction Novels Featuring Quirky Characters
Posted about 30 days ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Movies and Music, Mysteries and Thrillers, New: Books and Movies, Romance and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with appeal, books to read, character-driven, eccentrics, engaging, funny fiction, humorous stories, offbeat, quirky, Readers' Advisory, Short Stories, unusual and witty
Offbeat stories featuring eccentric and quirky characters.
Continue Reading6 Fast Paced and Fun Reads
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with books to read, character-driven storylines, crime capers, engaging writing style, fast paced, funny fiction, humorous stories, likable characters, offbeat tone, plot-driven storylines and snarky characters
An eclectic mix of novels that are fast-paced and utterly enjoyable to read.
Continue Reading6 Amusing Fiction Novels With a Heartwarming Tone
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and Romance | Tagged with amusing, appeal, books to read, character-driven, engaging, funny books, funny fiction, heartwarming, humorous stories, likable characters, offbeat, quirky characters, Readers' Advisory, tone in writing and upbeat
Stories that are sure to induce a few chuckles and a smile.
Continue Reading5 Funny Fiction Novels Chock Full of Farce and Satire
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with adult books for young adults, amusing, books to read, dystopias, farce, farcical fiction, funny fiction, Historical Fiction, humorous stories, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, misfits, Noir Fiction, offbeat, satirical fiction, suspense and witty
Stories that are sure to tickle your funny bone.
Continue Reading4 Laugh Out Loud Domestic Fiction Novels
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and New: Books and Movies | Tagged with amusing, books to read, coming of age stories, domestic fiction, eccentrics, engaging, family relationships, funny fiction, Humorous Fiction, humorous stories, likable characters, Motherhood -- Humor, quirky, upbeat and witty
A selection of humorous novels focusing on family relationships along with tips on finding a good book.
Continue Reading10 Genuinely Funny Funny Fiction Books You're Sure to Love
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers, Romance and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with book recommendations, conversational, energetic, engaging, families, fast-paced, funny fiction, hilarious, humorous stories, offbeat, quirky, sardonic, Satire, Short Stories, suspense, upbeat and witty
An eclectic mix of humorous books that are endlessly entertaining and quirky that will make you laugh out loud.
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