Looking for something perfectly spooky to curl up with for Halloween? Our Of Interest shelf is full of Chills & Thrills—handpicked by Bridgton Public Library staff for readers who love a good scare, a haunting mystery, or a touch of the supernatural.
Here are a few highlights from this month’s selection:
Dracula by Bram Stoker – The classic Gothic tale that started it all. Sink your teeth into the chilling story of Count Dracula, where fog-drenched castles, mysterious letters, and creeping shadows still send shivers more than a century later.
Pearl by Tabitha King – Set right here in Maine, this dark and atmospheric story follows a woman whose quiet life unravels after a tragedy, revealing the eerie undercurrents of small-town secrets.
Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink – From one of the creators of Welcome to Night Vale comes a surreal road-trip thriller about a truck driver searching for her missing wife—and uncovering a conspiracy that stretches across America’s strangest highways.
Ghostwalk by Rebecca Stott – A beautifully written literary thriller that weaves together history, science, and ghostly intrigue surrounding the life of Isaac Newton.
Whether you like your scares classic, psychological, or simply strange, there’s something here to keep you turning pages long past sunset.
Stop by the library to explore the full Chills & Thrills display—if you dare—and discover your next haunting read!
-Your Bridgton Public Library