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A Blue Box Full of Books, Patriot Place, Graham, NC (2026)

10/13/2026

🐓 Boo, Moo & a Little Halloween Magic

🗣️ Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

👻 Spooky but kid-friendly Halloween adventures
🎃 Silly monsters, ghosts, and supernatural shenanigans
🐄 Curious animal characters and unexpected adventures

💕Thank you for sending me gifted copies HarperKids Quill Tree Books !

What happens when a ghost gets tired of being overshadowed by candy, or a curious cow decides nighttime is the perfect time for an adventure? One brings spooky rhymes and Halloween mischief, while the other delivers bizarre encounters and wonderfully unexpected surprises! These two picture books are packed with humor, quirky characters, and just the right amount of spookiness for little readers.

🎃The Ghost Who Saved Halloween by Jen Anyong and Kaly Quarles - Illustrator + Lettering (July 21, 2026 by HarperCollins / 32 pages, Hardcover)
Candy has stolen the spotlight for far too long, and one ghost is ready to take Halloween back! Determined to give trick-or-treaters a proper fright, Ghost sets out to prove that a good old-fashioned haunting can be just as exciting as candy. Told in playful rhymes inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, this spirited picture book promises spooky silliness and plenty of Halloween magic!

🎃The Cow in the Dark at Night by Jess Hannigan (July 21, 2026 by Quill Tree Books / 48 pages, Hardcover)
What happens when a curious cow finally discovers what goes on after sunset? Ready for adventure, Cow ventures into the nighttime world and encounters some very unexpected characters along the way. With strange happenings, nocturnal creatures, and a wonderfully weird twist, this vibrant picture book is perfect for little readers who love silly stories, quirky illustrations, and things that go bump in the night!

10/13/2026

🐓A Witch, a Mystery, and a Trail of Bones

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🔮 Supernatural mysteries where reality and the paranormal collide
🩸 Dark crime investigations involving disturbing secrets
🕯️ Gothic suspense, sinister folklore, and the battle between good and evil

💕 Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Stoney Creek Publishing Johnnie Bernhard !

📔The Witch of Sonora
Johnnie Bernhard
Stoney Creek Publishing Group
Publication date : September 29, 2026
174 pages, Paperback
Genres : Thriller, Horror, Paranormal

In The Witch of Sonora, a haunted former Marine turned border agent investigates the disappearance of girls in West Texas, only to uncover a terrifying mystery involving ritual killings, human trafficking, and a witch who may be more than a figment of his imagination. As he joins forces with a ranch widow sheltering vulnerable girls, the line between human cruelty and supernatural evil begins to blur.

Blending crime thriller, psychological suspense, and supernatural horror, this dark and atmospheric novel explores trauma, compassion, and the courage it takes to confront evil when innocent lives are at stake. If you love unsettling mysteries with eerie folklore and morally complex characters, this one deserves a spot on your radar!

10/12/2026

🐓 Stomp, Chomp & Celebrate!

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🦖 Dinosaur-loving little readers and prehistoric adventures
🕎 Hanukkah celebrations and Jewish holiday traditions
😂 Silly puns, playful wordplay, and laugh-out-loud stories

💕Book Tours The Children's Book Review | Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Naomi M. Gruer Mel Kalaniot Books !

📔Hear Me Roar! I’m a Hanukkahsaur
Naomi Gruer
Mel Zohar
Kalaniot Books
Publication date : September 29, 2026
40 pages, Hardcover
Genres : Picture Book, Dinosaurs, Holiday Fiction, Jewish Children’s Literature

In Hear Me Roar! I’m a Hanukkahsaur, Miles celebrates his favorite holiday with some seriously prehistoric enthusiasm! From becoming a Velatkeraptor to a Triceratops, this little dino fan brings a whole new meaning to holiday spirit. But when his dino-sized antics lead to some big messes, Miles discovers that making mistakes is part of the adventure and that dinos can do it!

Packed with clever puns, colorful illustrations, and festive fun, this picture book is a delightful celebration of Hanukkah, imagination, and learning to make things right.

10/12/2026

🐓Secrets, Lies & Sisterhood

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🧠 Mind-bending psychological thrillers and unreliable memories
🔪 Murder mysteries filled with secrets and unexpected twists
👯‍♀️ Complicated sibling relationships and identical-twin mysteries

💕Book Tours Books Forward | Publicity & Digital Marketing | Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Lindsay Kent BookBaby !

📔My Twin the Murderer
Lindsay Kent
Book Baby
Publication date : June 20, 2026
328 pages, Paperback
Genres : Thriller

Neuroscientist Evelyn Malcolm has always trusted science, logic, and hard evidence. But when the man she secretly loves is found murdered, her carefully controlled world begins to unravel. Suddenly accused of the crime, Evelyn finds herself entangled in a chilling mystery alongside her estranged identical twin, Vivian, a volatile mystery writer whose DNA is also found at the scene. But which sister is the murderer?

Before they can uncover the truth, the twins are abducted and plunged into a bizarre world of psychedelic drugs, buried trauma, and secret CIA experiments. As reality and delusion blur, Evelyn begins questioning her memories, her research, and even her own sanity. To clear her name and prevent a looming catastrophe, she’ll have to confront the sister she doesn’t trust and face a terrifying possibility: the person she fears most might be the one who looks exactly like her.

Darkly funny, twisty, and unsettling, this psychological thriller explores sisterhood, identity, and the frightening fragility of the human mind.

10/11/2026

🐓 A Vampire, a Mystery & a Clever Detective

🗣️Perfect it you are in the Mood for :

🔎 Interactive mysteries with clues to uncover and puzzles to solve
🧛🏻‍♂️ Spooky adventures featuring vampires, werewolves, and magical creatures
🧩 Brain teasers that encourage logical thinking and problem-solving

💕Book Tours Blue Slip Media | Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Chronicle Kids Paul Martin !

📔The Vampire of Mount Drakk
Paul Martin
Camille Roy
Twirl
Publication date : September 8, 2026
80 pages, Paperback
Genres : Puzzle Book, Activity Book

Calling all little detectives! Get ready for a spooky mystery adventure filled with vampires, werewolves, wizards, and secrets waiting to be uncovered!

Detective Agatha is on the case, and strange things are happening everywhere! From a haunted island to a polluted mine, she’ll go wherever the clues lead her to solve eight mysterious cases. But she’ll need sharp eyes and clever thinking to identify suspects, uncover hidden clues, and discover the truth!

The best part? Young readers get to join the investigation! With detailed illustrations, interactive fold-out flaps, and solutions to every mystery, this book invites children to become detectives themselves while developing their observation and reasoning skills.

10/11/2026

🐓A Little Magic, A Lot of Secrets

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🕯️ Dark academia and secret societies hiding centuries-old secrets
🐦‍⬛ Witchcraft, folklore, and the darker side of New England history
🌙 Powerful women discovering their magic and challenging expectations

💕 Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Scribner Books Alice Hoffman !

📔The Witches of Cambridge
Alice Hoffman
Scribner
Publication date : September 8, 2026
416 pages, Hardcover
Genres : Magical Realism, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Set in 1950s Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Witches of Cambridge follows Ava, a bright young woman from Maine, and Lauren, a bold and rebellious daughter of a wealthy local family. When the two meet at Radcliffe College, they discover an unexpected connection: both have been recruited into the Lilith Society, a secret organization of witches whose origins reach back to colonial times. As Ava and Lauren explore their magical abilities, they find friendship, love, and a legacy that could change everything. But with McCarthyism casting a shadow over Cambridge and members of their society mysteriously disappearing, the past may be far more dangerous than they imagined.

From the author of Practical Magic, this new series introduces readers to witchy secrets, feminist themes, historical intrigue, and an atmospheric mystery where the magic is only part of the story!

10/10/2026

🐓Monsters, Madness & Small-Town Secrets

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🩸 Dark supernatural horror with terrifying monsters
🌲 Sinister small towns hiding horrifying secrets
👁️ Psychological horror and fears that become reality

💕Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Crown Publishing James Tynion IV Kiersten White !

📔Something Is Killing the Children: Hope Is a Knife
James Tynion IV
Kiersten White
Crown
Publication date : October 13, 2026
304 pages, Hardcover
Genres : Horror, Fantasy, Paranormal

When a twelve-year-old is brutally killed in Badwater, Idaho, monster hunter Erica Slaughter arrives to investigate. But the evidence doesn’t add up. Was the killer a bear, a person, or something far more terrifying? As a charismatic doomsday preacher stirs up fear and hysteria throughout the town, Erica must uncover the truth behind the monster and determine whether a child’s fears have somehow brought it into existence. With the surviving children in danger and the town ready to turn against a girl they believe is responsible, Erica must act quickly before fear becomes deadlier than the creature itself.

Based on the Something Is Killing the Children comic series, this chilling full-length novel expands its terrifying universe with an original supernatural horror story. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, prepare for monsters, dark secrets, and the unsettling realization that sometimes the scariest thing isn’t what lurks in the shadows… but what people do when they’re afraid.

10/09/2026

🐓 Witches, Spells, and Spooky Tales

🗣️ Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🎃 Spooky Halloween read-alouds and playful scares
🧙🏼 Mischievous witches and magical misadventures
🎨 Expressive illustrations and imaginative storytelling

💕Thank you for sending me gifted copies Random House Children’s Books HarperKids !

Get ready for a little witchy mischief! From mysterious scratching sounds in a pumpkin patch to ominous warnings deep in a dark forest, these two spooky picture books bring plenty of Halloween magic to storytime. Whether you prefer playful scares or eerie folktales filled with supernatural surprises, these witchy adventures are perfect for adding a little extra spookiness to your fall reading list!

🎃Scritch! Scratch!: An Itchy, Witchy Halloween Tale by Teri Sloat Fine Art and Zuzana Čupová (July 28, 2026 by Random House Books for Young Readers / 40 pages, Hardcover)
When a group of children finds themselves being pursued by a witch, they must stay one step ahead of her tricks and spells! With bouncy rhymes, delightfully eerie illustrations, and a spooky surprise, this Halloween adventure offers just the right amount of fright for little readers who love a good scare.

🎃The Huntsman and the Witches by Abraham Matias and Molly Mendoza (July 21, 2026 by HarperCollins / 40 pages, Hardcover)
The village elders warned him that danger was near, but a greedy huntsman ignored their advice and ventured deep into the woods. As darkness falls and strange sounds echo through the forest, he discovers a mysterious hut and soon learns that some warnings shouldn’t be ignored. The witches have arrived, and they’re hungry!
Inspired by Mexican folklore, this atmospheric tale blends supernatural suspense, dark humor, and fantastical illustrations into a wonderfully eerie adventure.

10/09/2026

🐓Poems, Lyrics, and Beautiful Chaos

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🌙 Dreamy, ethereal, and atmospheric writing
🎶 Music, lyrics, and the creative process
🥀 Romantic, haunting, and slightly gothic aesthetics

💕Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Crown Publishing Florence Welch !

📔Useless Magic
Florence Welch
Crown Archetype
Publication date : July 10, 2018
288 pages, Hardcover
Genres : Nonfiction, Music, Poetry, Memoir

Some books tell a story. Others feel like stepping inside someone’s mind. Useless Magic by Florence Welch is a little bit of both. A dreamy, haunting collection of poetry, song lyrics, handwritten drafts, sketches, and photographs, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the creative world of Florence Welch, the iconic voice behind Florence + the Machine. From the ethereal intensity of Lungs to the introspective beauty of High as Hope, these pages explore love, heartbreak, vulnerability, and the strange, sometimes inexplicable magic of being human.

With its enchanting imagery and deeply personal writing, Useless Magic is more than a collection of lyrics. It’s an invitation to wander through an artist’s imagination, discover new meanings in familiar words, and find a little magic in the ordinary.

10/08/2026

🐓 Where Nature Brings Us Together

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :
🌳 Picture books that celebrate the natural world
🐦 Stories featuring birds and wildlife
🤝 Books about cooperation and community

💕Thank you for sending me a gifted copy Penguin Kids Qin Leng !

📔The Path
Pamela Paul
Qin Leng
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date : August 25, 2026
40 pages, Hardcover
Genres : Picture Book, Nature, Community

At a busy local park, cyclists, rollerbladers, birders, dog walkers, families, and other visitors are all enjoying the outdoors… or at least trying to. Everyone seems to have a complaint about someone else getting in the way. Then, suddenly, a spectacular murmuration of starlings fills the sky.

For one magical moment, everyone stops what they’re doing and looks up. And as they share this breathtaking experience, their perspective begins to change. What once felt like a collection of people competing for space becomes something much more meaningful: a community.

I absolutely love the idea behind The Path. It takes something as ordinary as a crowded park and turns it into a reminder about empathy, cooperation, and seeing beyond our own little corner of the world. Qin Leng’s expressive watercolor illustrations add more life to this story, making the park feel busy, vibrant, and full of little moments to discover.

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