October is the time for Spooky Season books, so check out this list of reads that may just inspire a trip to some haunting destination!
New York
Treasures and a Mystery at the NYPL
Fiona Davis’ serves up a mystery at the NYPL that will have you planning a visit to the library’s Treasures exhibit.
Was Poe Creepy, or Coping? | All 4 Edgar Allan Poe Museums Vlog
I visited all 4 Edgar Allan Poe Museums to learn more about the author that scares me the most. Watch the vlog to find out if Poe really was creepy, or maybe using writing as a form of coping with life.
A Potion Lesson at The Cauldron NYC
Continued my New York City wizarding themed adventures with an evening potions mixing lesson at The Cauldron NYC.
Be a Virtual [Reality] Hero and Save Hogwarts at Harry Potter New York
Saved Hogwarts (twice!) during the Harry Potter New York VR Experiences, tried Butterbeer Ice Cream, and shopped all things Harry Potter!
Library Hotel, NYC: A Hotel for Bookworms
I stayed at the boutique Library Hotel in New York City and it is the perfect hotel for bookworms visiting NYC!
Book Review: Only Gossip Prospers by Lorraine Tosiello
This is a review of Only Gossip Prospers, Lorraine Tosiello’s historical fiction about Louisa May Alcott’s 1875 solo trip to NYC.
Interview with Lauren of Literary Dates
Lauren of Literary Dates takes herself on bookish dates. She explores places and experiences in New York City based on her current reads.
Winnie the Pooh Banished to New York City
Visit the original stuffed animals that inspired A. A. Milne’s stories about Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood at the New York Public Library.
Alice Through the Lincoln Tunnel: A Bibliophile in NYC
“But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland To be…