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Halloween

Oct

5

2017

New Annotated Frankenstein book

The New Annotated Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Leslie S. Klinger (Editor), Guillermo del Toro (introduction)

Mary Shelley’s iconic “monster” is brought to life in this beautiful, almost coffee table book-sized edition of Frankenstein. Inside you will find in-depth notations providing context and interesting facts; large, full color illustrations; and, of course, the original novel in easy-to-read large print. There is something to be found for every reader, whether you are discovering …

Oct

31

2016

New Annotated H P Lovecraft

The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft edited by Leslie Klinger

If you are a Lovecraft fan then this is the book for you. A bio of Lovecraft, 900+ pages of stories with commentary from a respected Lovecraft scholar. And it feels like it has the weight of the forbidden knowledge… –Bruce DeLaney, Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID Impressively creepy all year long, this is available at …

Jul

22

2016

Enzo's Very Scary Halloween

Secret Garden Bookshop to Host Halloween in July 7/26

Seattle author Garth Stein is launching his latest, Enzo’s Very Scary Halloween, at Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard in Seattle. In keeping with the title, the shop presents Halloween in July, complete with costumes and trick-or-treats. Just think: You can pick a costume that doesn’t have to work under a rain coat! Something with wings? …

Nov

2

2015

3

remarks

Through the Woods

WE HAVE A WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Neil Gaiman signed poster winner, Jess! Favorite spooky read: I just read Through the Woods by Emily Carroll and not only are her illustrations amazing, the stories were actually spooky for me! Favorite bookstore:  Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. I can spend hours wandering their shelves! -Jess Thank you to …

Oct

28

2015

SIGNED Graveyard Book Poster Contest ends TOMORROW!

You know you want it… There’s still time to type up a little something about your favorite spooky read, the name of your favorite independent bookstore, and your mailing address to email to nwbooklovers editor, Tegan to be entered to win a poster signed by Neil Gaiman. Entries to our contest are due by  the LAST …

Oct

23

2015

Spooktacular Giveaway: Poster
Signed by Neil Gaiman!

In between stocking up on candy for trick-or-treaters, finalizing your Halloween costume, and putting the finishing touches on your jack-o-lanterns, we have a spooktacular opportunity for Neil Gaiman fans: A CHANCE TO WIN A SIGNED GRAVEYARD BOOK POSTER! How can you win this hauntingly awesome prize? Email nwbooklovers editor, Tegan with the following before the …

Sep

7

2015

Leo: A Ghost Story

Leo: A Ghost Story
by Mac Barnett
illustrated by Christian Robinson

I love the Barnett/Robinson duo! In Leo we meet our protaganist, a sweet little ghost who would like to make a friend, despite the fact that no one can see him. Or can they? When Leo meets Jane, she soon puts him to work as her very own imaginary friend. The friendship is real, however, …

Oct

29

2014

Spooky Hugo House

Haunted Hugo House
Thursday October 30

Is Seattle literary hub Hugo House haunted? The building was once a mortuary… Get in the Halloween spirit with the Haunted Hugo House Party Thursday October 30 starting at 8:00. There will be a literary costume contest! (Need ideas? Did you see Tuesday’s featured post?) There will be tours of the basement– spooooky. There will …

Oct

28

2014

James Crossley

Halloween: Literary Look-alikes & Other Bookish Inspiration

I once dressed for a masquerade party as a character from Gravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon. Tyrone Slothrop is–well, I’m not sure if he’s the protagonist, a linchpin, a point of focus, or what. In any case, he’s an army lieutenant deployed in Europe during World War II, and at various points in the novel …

Oct

17

2013

4

remarks

Sontag in a bear suit

Halloween Costume Inspiration

Flavorwire has a  slideshow of “20 Photos of Famous Authors in Awesome Costumes.” Among my favorites are Susan Sontag dressed as a teddy bear, Jeffrey Eugenides as Henry James (from a Vogue photoshoot!), and Maya Angelou in a stunning slitted dress as “Miss Calypso.” For Halloween, I’ve dressed as characters from books. I can only find …

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