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This Friday the 13th, let the fear follow you off the screen and onto the page! If you loved these horror films, Public Service Associate Michael Stulz’s book picks will keep the unease lingering a little longer.

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Midsommar

Close-up of a distressed woman with tears in her eyes, wearing a flower crown, with the text 'Midsommar' and release date July 3.
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Mary: An Awakening of Terror

by Nat Cassidy

Book cover featuring a woman in a bathtub filled with water, resting with her arms on the edges, a glass of red wine beside her, and an open book on a wooden tray, with the title 'MARY' and the subtitle 'An Awakening of Terror' prominently displayed.
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Ginger Snaps

Movie poster for 'Ginger Snaps' featuring two young women in the foreground and a menacing figure in the background with glowing eyes. The text 'Hungry like the Wolf' is displayed above the main title.
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Such Sharp Teeth

by Rachel Harrison

Book cover for 'Such Sharp Teeth' by Rachel Harrison featuring a black background, a red moon, and a silhouette of a wolf with blood splatters.
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The Substance

Movie poster for 'The Substance' directed by Coralie Fargeat, featuring a woman lying on her stomach with visible stitches on her back, set against a tiled wall, along with the film's title and credits.
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Natural Beauty

by Ling Ling Huang

Book cover of 'Natural Beauty' by Ling Ling Huang featuring a stylized image of a woman's shoulder and neck, adorned with colorful vertical lines.
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Evil Dead

Movie poster for 'Evil Dead' featuring a distressed woman in a dark, forested environment with arms raised, showcasing a red background and bold title.
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Maggie’s Grave

by David Sodergren

Book cover for 'Maggie's Grave' featuring a striking illustration of a skeletal figure reaching out, with a haunted expression, against a dark background. The title and author's name are prominently displayed in contrasting colors.
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It

Poster for the film 'Stephen King's IT' featuring a sinister clown with exaggerated features and sharp claws, conveying elements of horror and fear.
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Summer of Night

by Dan Simmons

Book cover for 'Summer of Night' by Dan Simmons, featuring a foggy street scene illuminated by a streetlight and a silhouette of a tree.
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The Black Phone

Collector's Edition cover of 'The Black Phone' featuring a character with a skull-like mask and top hat, promoting Ethan Hawke and the film's directors.
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The Whisper Man

by Alex North

Book cover for 'The Whisper Man' by Alex North, featuring a large black handprint and a silhouette of a person standing below the title.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street

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Daphne

by Josh Malerman

Book cover for 'Daphne' by Josh Malerman featuring a silhouetted figure against a colorful background.
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The Witch

Poster for 'The VVitch', a 2016 horror film featuring a close-up of a goat's head with prominent horns, set against a dark background. The title is displayed at the top, followed by the subtitle 'A New England Folktale' and the tagline 'Evil takes many forms'.
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Blood on Satan’s Claws

by Robert Wynne Simmons

Book cover for 'Blood on Satan's Claw: or, The Devil's Skin' by Robert Wynne-Simmons, featuring a red background, title in bold lettering, and an illustration depicting a grotesque creature.
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The Craft

Promotional poster for the film 'The Craft', featuring four young women walking confidently towards the camera under a stormy sky with lightning.
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My Best Friend’s Exorcism

by Grady Hendrix

Book cover for 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' by Grady Hendrix featuring black and white photos of individuals with 1980s hairstyles, overlaid with colorful text.
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Silence of the Lambs

Movie poster for 'The Silence of the Lambs' featuring a woman's face with intense eyes, and a large moth with a skull design positioned over her mouth.
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Bones and All

by Camille DeAngelis

A close-up of two young people gazing intensely at each other, with soft lighting and a blurred natural background. The image features the title 'Bones and All' prominently displayed, alongside the names of the starring actors and the scriptwriter.
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The Ring

DVD cover of the horror movie 'The Ring' featuring a woman screaming in distress, surrounded by a chilling blue-toned landscape, with promotional quotes above and below the title.
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Strange Pictures

by Uketsu

Cover of 'Strange Pictures' featuring a vibrant green background with various black and white illustrations, including a tall figure, abstract shapes, and buildings, along with the title and translator's name.
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Author profile of Michael Stulz, a public service associate at the Boone County Public Library, featuring a black and white photo and a brief biography.
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Cover image for the book 'Quicksilver' by Callie Hart, featuring enchanting romantic elements.