Episode 2: Horror Literature - Halloween 2019

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In our spooky Halloween episode, librarians Anita and Kirsty explore horror literature: delving into what makes it different to its onscreen counterparts; talking about a few of their own favourites; and sharing recommendations from staff and from our listeners. Books discussed: Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy) by Mira Grant The Girl with All the Gifts by M R Carey Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Dracula by Bram Stoker Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde You by Caroline Kepnes Let the Right Ones In by John Ajvide Linqvist Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink Southern Reach Trilogy/Area X by Jeff Vandermeer Ballad of Black Tom (Novella) by Victor LaValle Graphic Novels of Junji Ito The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

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