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  Movies that Creep
  

  Looking for a horror movie that's more focused on creepy vibes than gore? Here are some selections from our collection

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  Heckin' Haunted Books for Teens
  

  All the ghosts, demons, & haunted houses you could ask for this spooky season.

Reviews

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  Fruit of the dead : a novel by Lyon, Rachel,

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

  The novel serves as a contemporary reimagining of the Hades/Persephone/Demeter mythology, and in my view, Lyon effectively integrates these mythological elements into a modern setting. The symbolic use of pomegranate seeds as pain pills, the reflection of Demeter's depression in Emer's job struggles and societal blame, and Rolo's role as a billionaire drug dealer echoing the underworld—all of these connections feel thoughtfully executed.

  However, I found the portrayal of Rolo to be somewhat problematic. Despite his significant faults and the severe consequences of his actions, he remains somewhat shielded from criticism, particularly in his depiction through the lens of his ex-wife. This aspect of the narrative left me with mixed feelings.

  I didn't enjoy the absence of traditional quotation marks around dialogue. While this stylistic choice might be seen as an innovative departure, I personally found it somewhat challenging and detracting from the overall readability of the text.

  Reviewed by Dylan R on Oct 2, 2024

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  Marked by Cast, P. C.

  ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

  Marked is the first book in a long series written by a mother-daughter duo. I originally read the first few books in early high school and found them intriuging, through not enough to continue the series at the time. Re-reading it as an adult, I found it incredibly easy to digest-- perfect for getting out of a reading slump. I enjoyed the story and found it relaxing. However, it is important to note that some of the language is problematic, with certain queer and racial remarks feeling inappropriate, especially considering the authors are two heterosecual, cisgender white women. 

  Reviewed by Dylan R on Oct 2, 2024

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  Raging bull by Jake LaMotta

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

  Classic 1980s boxing movie, directed by Martin Scorsese.

  Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 3, 2024

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  Heat by Michael Mann

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

  Heat is a 1995 American crime film written and directed by Michael Mann. It features an ensemble cast led by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, with Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Wes Studi, and Jon Voight in supporting roles

  Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 3, 2024

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  Body heat by Lawrence Kasdan

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

  A steamy romance unfolds between a lawyer and a housewife; but who is seducing who? Treachery unfolds. No spoilers.

  Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 3, 2024

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  The Stinky Cheese Man and other fairly stupid… by Scieszka, Jon.

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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  When I was younger I LOVED this collection of stories. I loved the weird artwork and even the weird stories found in this collection. One of my favorite moments of the collection is near the beginning where one of the stories is interrupted by the table of contents falling from the sky slamming down on the characters. My favorite story is the giant’s story, the pages resemble a collage and was very silly looking. I feel as if these pages might have inspired James and The Giant Peach.

  Reviewed by Aedan Y on Jan 24, 2024

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