Strange Talk S5E14 Ep. 139 Ghost in the Shelf (feat. Courtney Block)

This week on Strange Talk, Alyx and Ginelle welcome librarian, author, and paranormal researcher Courtney Block for a hushed conversation about the liminal quality and haunting presence of libraries. After meeting at Frogman Festival, the trio reconnect to explore Courtney’s newest book Inside the World’s Haunted Libraries, a collection of firsthand accounts from library workers around the globe, just as the book officially releases April 30th!From eerie encounters to deeply moving stories of lingering presences, Courtney shares how over a year of outreach brought these experiences together, and why she believes libraries are uniquely suited for the paranormal. With their constant flow of people, emotionally charged materials, and liminal, freely accessible spaces, libraries may be quietly accumulating something more than just knowledge. Ginelle adds her own chilling experience, a story of unseen movement deep within the university library's basement stacks.Blending cozy sweater bookworm vibes with eerie anomalies, the conversation also touches on how to responsibly research the paranormal using accessible tools and library resources. This episode is a celebration of libraries as living, breathing spaces that are full of memory, meaning, and maybe even ghosts waiting patiently between the pages. Be sure to visit your local library, and also check out Courtney's new book Inside the World’s Haunted Libraries today.