Monsters: A Collection of Literary Sightings
edited by B.J. Hollars, $14
 In this good-for-all-ages read, Hollars and a whole host of featured authors titillate our minds by reminding us of the monsters we were afraid of as children. Dedicated to all things hiding under the bed or in the closet, "Monsters" reminds us of what can happen when we let our imaginations run wild.

Pumpkin Town!
by Katie McKy, soft $7, hard $16
What happens when a town has an overabundance of pumpkins? Join Jose and his brothers as he learns the answer to the very question inMcKy's children's book illustrated by Pablo Bernasconi.

The Wisconsin Road Guide to Mysterious Creatures
by Chad Lewis, $15
Are your road trips not quite blood-curdling enough? With the help of Lewis' guide, you can infuse your next jaunt with sightings of vampires, gnomes, and even phantom chickens.

Haunts of Wisconsin
by Devon Bell, $15
Haven't found an authentic enough Haunted House? Look no further. Bell compiled a list of Wisconsin's spookiest haunts sure to make you scream.

Spooky Wisconsin
by S. E. Schlosser, $13
Reading like a collection of spooky short stories, "Spooky Wisconsin" offers illustrated folklore to readers of any fear-tolerance level. One story, titled "Wolf Pack," allegedly occurred right here in Eau Claire. 

Caryville: A Spirited Past
by Devon Bell, $12
We've all heard about Caryville's allegedly haunted nature, but Bell delves deeper into the town's history, exploring just what made it so supernatural.

Northern Frights
by Dennis Boyer, $17
Looking for a scary - and true - tale to tell around your next campfire gathering? Boyer's got you covered. In this second edition of his 1998 book, Boyer includes updated versions of Native American folklore and anecdotes from pioneer descendants.

Badger Boneyards: The Eternal Rest of the Story
by Dennis McCann, $17
McCann, a longtime Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist, explores Wisconsin cemeteries and the people buried in them, from football legend John Heisman to Wisconsin's smallest man.

The Minnesota Road Guide to Haunted Locations
by Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk, $14
Why let Wisconsin have all the fun? Minnesota proves to be just as haunted in Lewis' and Fisk's book, an photo illustrated travel guide to spooky scenes in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations
by Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk, $15
This guide is packed with ghost stories, along with pinpointed locations, eyewitness interviews, and historical context to back it up. Some locations even include a "dare" for readers to participate in, willing them to get a little bit closer to the dark side.