Yes, I know it’s still a week early, but is it ever REALLY too early to celebrate Halloween? I think not! Today’s newsletter is chock-full of fun, family-friendly scares and other adventures, so get your broomsticks and buckets of candy ready!
Bookish Goods
No Face Brass or Silver Pendant Necklace
If Halloween is more of a year-round lifestyle for you, it’s worth investing in this No Face (from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away) pendant. $62+
New Releases
Talli, Daughter of the Moon by Sourya
Talli’s quiet life as the adopted daughter of Lord Koska comes to a swift end when their castle is raided by the evil Lord Ulric. Ulric will stop at nothing to get to Talli, but Talli has a secret: she is a Summoner, part of a race with incredible powers that may now either save her life — or endanger it further.
Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of) by Kathleen Gros
L.M. Montgomery’s classic is the gift that keeps on giving. In this latest adaptation, foster kid Anne Shirley is adopted by the Cuthberts and soon befriends her neighbor, Diana. But are Anne’s feelings for Diana really those of a friend, or are they the beginnings of her first crush? And can she figure it out while also settling into her new home and school?
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: witches, part one! That’s right, there are so many cool witchy comics that I’ll be recommending them to you both today and on Thursday, in celebration of Halloween!
Wandering Witch Vol. 1: The Journey of Elaina by Jougi Shiraishi and Itsuki Nano
Elaina is living her (and many other people’s!) childhood dream: becoming a witch and traveling the world on her broomstick. Along the way, she learns a lot about the amazing people and places the world has to offer.
The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag
Aster’s family leaves little choice when it comes to career paths: all of the boys grow up to be shapeshifters, while witchcraft is restricted to the girls — period. But Aster has never had any interest in shapeshifting — and worse, he is fascinated by witchcraft! When his family faces mortal danger, only Aster’s witchery can save the day…if he has the courage to face expulsion from the family by being his true self.
Stay tuned for more Halloween-y goodness, nerd friends!
~Eileen