North Birmingham Library October Staff Book & DVD Picks
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| Halloween favorites from the staff of North Birmingham Regional Library. |
We love spooky season here at the North Birmingham Regional Branch Library!
Here are
some fun and exciting staff favorites for the month of October:
This novel by Christina Henry introduces us to protagonist
Harry Adams: someone who has always loved horror movies. Harry gets a gig cleaning
the house of a famous horror director and soon discovers the house holds more secrets
than she ever anticipated.
This
fascinating nonfiction selection delves into the world of Stephen King characters and
gives readers a good balance of both criticism and interpretation of King’s work. The
book also comes with a variety of wonderful illustrations for your viewing pleasure.
This classic work of horror fiction (1897) by Bram Stoker introduced the world to what
is now considered to be the most famous and widely known vampire story of all time. If
you haven’t read this timeless classic then I strongly suggest you pick it up and give it a
try.
This thrilling Mexican Gothic horror by Isabel Cañas takes place right
after the Mexican War of Independence and introduces readers to all sorts of
supernatural/ paranormal happenings, historical intrigue, the battle between good vs
evil, and much much more. We love a good horror/ historical fiction, don’t we folks?
DVDs
This horrifying look at the dysfunction and ultimate breakdown of a family
who can’t seem to own up to any of its sins or misdeeds is easily the most disturbing
horror movie on our list. The tension is expertly built and the disturbing moments will get
into your head and stay there long after the film has ended.
This Tim Burton selection is much more light hearted than our last pick
and features the tried and true tale of a boy and his dog. The claymation is beautiful and
lovingly crafted while the Danny Elfman score adds a wonderful touch of whimsy. Great
to watch with your kids!
- A light hearted and modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet, this charming
romantic comedy features a love story between a human and a zombie. It also gives us
a pitch perfect performance from Nicholas Hoult and an enjoyable bouncy soundtrack. A
good movie to watch with your significant other
By Jana Brown, Library Assistant III|North Birmingham Regional Library
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