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Can your nerves handle it? This list features horror and ghost tales from the adult and young adult fiction collections.

National Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively.

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Lone Wolf gets a pet book cover
Lone Wolf gets a pet book cover

Lone Wolf gets a pet

Kiah Thomas

jREADER Thomas Kiah
Early Readers

Grumpy Wolf wants jellybeans, and it seems that the only way he can get some is to win the local Best Pet Competition, but first he has to find a pet who will cooperate.

The store is out of jellybeans, so Wolf embarks on an elaborate scheme to win jellybeans in a local contest. Find out what happens in this hilarious and entertaining book! (The only thing I didn't like about it was having to read the word "wolf" over and over, a word that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, especially because I tend to incorrectly pronounce it as "woof." Yes, I also say "pellow" instead of "pillow" - it's the way I was raised, sorrrryyyyyy!) -Anne W

Ultimate Spider-Man book cover
Ultimate Spider-Man book cover

Ultimate Spider-Man

Jonathan Hickman

COMIC Spider-Man Ultimate 2024
Graphic Novels

"After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero. Step forward, Peter Parker! But this is an older, wiser web-slinger -- one who balances his costumed duties with his responsibilities as a husband and a father. That's right, Peter and Mary Jane are married with kids! The...

I'm really enjoying this new iteration of Ultimate Spider-man. Peter as an adult, married with kids, figuring out how to be a superhero? Great stuff! Also, the Green Goblin being his pal is a fantastic twist on their dynamic. Make sure you read "Ultimate Invasion" first for all the set-up. -Brian

Star trek. Lower decks. Season 1 book cover
Star trek. Lower decks. Season 1 book cover

Star trek. Lower decks. Season 1

DVD TV Star Trek, Lower s. 1

Follows the exploits of the low-ranking support crew on one of Starfleet's least important ships in the year 2380.

This is a really funny show that shows the real work done on a starship which hilariously contrasts with the glorified bridge crews of previous shows. -Mykle

Mexican Gothic book cover
Mexican Gothic book cover

Mexican Gothic

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

FICTION Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
Fiction, Horror

After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemi Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She's not sure what she will find--her cousin's husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger,...

This book absolutely nails the gothic vibe. It's a great read for the start of spooky season! -Chelsea

Birthday soup book cover
Birthday soup book cover

Birthday soup

Grace Seo Chang

jE Chang
Picture Books

Korean American Maia learns the importance of a mother's love while making a traditional birthday soup.

I learned this tradition from my mom. She always did and/or said something special to honor her mom on her own birthday, from when she was still young to the age of being a grandma. Not sure from which year during my childhood I started to repeat the same thing to her. And magically as the years go by, my own children started to understand how struggling moms can be when they give birth to a baby. Yes baby’s birthday is also mom’s suffering day. It’s the time to celebrate, and to appreciate as well. I’m very delighted to read about the similar Korean tradition of “miyeok guk” (birthday soup) in this heartwarming story book. Don’t forget to try that soup recipe after reading! It’s yummy! -Fang

My grammie's house book cover
My grammie's house book cover

My grammie's house

Lana Button

jE Button
Picture Books

"A boy shows potential homebuyers all the things that make his grandmother's house special, like the cupboard that doubles as a clubhouse, the tree that is perfect for climbing, the "swings that are older than the hills" and the best spot to eat scotch cake cookies."--

Look at this little helper who did super job touring and advertising Grammie’s house for sale! He even added himself as the last, but the most important selling point: a new friend! I already fell in love with the house, and of course, the book, too! -Fang

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