Recommendations from Doris Stanley Memorial Library Staff
The staff combine for more than 25 years of experience working in libraries. Sara Roberts, library director, has worked at Moody for about three and a half years with seven years of prior library experience. Callie Jo Eastis and Shannon McCrary have worked at the library for almost 3 years. Gwen Rollins has worked here for a year and a half with seven and a half years of prior experience. Here, they each recommend their choice read to embrace the spooky spirit.
The Ex Hex
By Erin Sterling | Paranormal Romance
Review by Callie Jo Eastis
“The Ex Hex” by Erin Sterling, an Auburn resident, introduces a freshly heartbroken Vivi, as she copes with her breakup from Rhys, who was secretly betrothed to someone else. Fueled by vodka, heartbreak and spells, Vivi accidentally hexes Rhys but figures nothing too bad can happen. Nine years later, she sent a dark figure over the hillside, after narrowly missing them with her car. She climbs down the hill and came face-to-face with Rhys. Little does she know, the little hex she put on him is about to cause her, Rhys and the whole town big problems. This spooky read is perfect for fall, complete with comedy, romance and even a decades-old ghost looking for revenge.
Hallowe’en Party
By Agatha Christie | Mystery
Review by Shannon McCrary
This classic whodunit with a Halloween twist begins with preparations for a children’s Halloween party. Then, one of the young girls claims to have seen a murder. No one believes her until her body is found in the apple bobbing bucket. A mystery novelist at the party summons a good friend to solve the mystery of who killed the girl. First, he must find out what she saw and if it truly was a murder. Next, which of the people present felt compelled to kill the girl? He delves into the suspicious deaths in the area and narrows it down to three. The story has a lot of twists and turns in the classic-Christie style.
Witches Get Stuff Done
By Molly Harper | Paranormal Romantic Comedy
Review by Sara Roberts
When Riley Everett is summoned to the island town Starfall Point by an aunt she’d never met, she learns that her aunt died and left her Shaddow House—and responsibility for the ghosts attached to many of the antiques within. Along with two new friends and a love interest, Riley discovers that they must solve the mysteries surrounding the ghosts’ items to bring them peace. Together they learn the particular magic of Shaddow House and protect it from an intruder working against them.
This cozy paranormal romantic comedy is fun for fall, with ghosts that aren’t too spooky and a heartwarming group of friends. It’s also a series opener with two other books that each focus on the friends.
A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer (A S.C.Y.T.H.E. Mystery)
By Maxie Dara | Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Review by Gwen Rollins
This laugh-out-loud story chronicles the plight of Kathy Valence, a modern-day grim reaper, who enjoys the predictability of her job. That is, until she is sent to retrieve the soul of 17-year-old Conner Ortiz and finds it missing. Upon locating him, she learns he did not die of natural causes but was murdered, and he refuses to move on until Kathy discovers who was responsible for his untimely death. With only 45 days to solve the murder and help Conner transition, the two enlist the help of Kathy’s soon-to-be ex, and together they embark on the adventure of a lifetime! While Conner has his first taste of a mother’s love, Kathy comes to recognize what true love really looks like.
