So, it’s that time of year again… No, I’m not talking about Halloween, although we do have trick-or-treating here tomorrow night, and I guess I’m going to have to head out to the grocery store soon to buy candy for them. I’m referring to All Hallow’s Read, a holiday established by author Neil Gaiman on which we celebrate the giving and reading of scary stories  and books by choosing one and giving it to someone else, so we can share in the treat of reading… no tricks involved.

Just in case I haven’t given you enough booklists to consult for good choices either on here or on our Facebook page (and I have linked to a number of lists there), here’s the link to the website for All Hallow’s Read, which includes several booklists, as well as a video of Neil Gaiman himself explaining the holiday. And if you think there’s nobody you know that you could give a scary book to, that’s okay. R.L. Stine sent me (and probably a million other people) an email encouraging donations to First Book.

Well, don’t just sit at home, now! Go pick out a scary book for someone who really, really, needs it!