Horror
December 2025

Recent Releases
The Unveiling
by Quan Barry

When a luxury cruise kayaking excursion goes wrong and strands Black film scout Striker on a remote Antarctic island with other passengers, she'll have to brave the elements, escalating racial tensions, and her waning grip on reality if she wants to survive. This thought-provoking latest from award-winning author Quan Barry (We Ride Upon Sticks) will appeal to fans of genre-blending literary horror. Try this next: We Like It Cherry by Jacy Morris.
Girl Dinner
by Olivie Blake

In parallel timelines, sociology professor Sloane and college sophomore Nina find themselves drawn to The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus, whose picture-perfect facade harbors a sinister side to sisterhood. For another satirical horror novel about the pressures of modern womanhood, check out Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang.
One of Us
by Dan Chaon

In 1915 Ohio, 13-year-old orphaned twins Bolt and Eleanor, who share a psychic connection, run away from a murderous man claiming to be their uncle. They join the traveling circus Mr. Jengling’s Emporium of Wonders, which includes a death-foretelling woman and a dog-faced boy. While Bolt settles in, Eleanor doesn’t, and they still have their “uncle” on their trail in this “mesmerizing and macabre historical adventure” (Booklist). For fans of: Amiee Gibbs’ The Carnivale of Curiosities.
 
If the Dead Belong Here
by Carson Faust

When her little sister goes missing in 1996 Wisconsin, Indigenous teenager Nadine discovers she'll have to commune with the ghosts of her ancestors to help find her. For another haunting horror novel that draws on Indigenous folklore, check out Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan.
King Sorrow
by Joe Hill

Blackmailed into stealing rare books, college student Arthur Oakes and his friends summon King Sorrow, a powerful dragon from a supernatural realm. The creature saves them -- but their bargain binds them to provide an annual human sacrifice, unleashing dark, magical consequences that shadow their lives for decades. Try this next: The Dissonance by Shaun Hamill.
Slashed Beauties
by A. Rushby

In present-day Seoul, antiques dealer Alys sets out to destroy three 18th-century Anatomical Venuses, who supposedly come to life at night to murder ill-behaved men. Meanwhile, in 1769 London, a trio of sex workers seek gainful employment and make a fateful decision. Fans of dual timeline novels and body horror will want to check out this "feminist gothic that stretches its waxen hands across time" (Booklist). Try this next: The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia; Old Soul by Susan Barker.
2025 Debuts
Polybius
by Collin Armstrong

In 1982 small-town Tasker Bay, California, the technologically advanced arcade game Polybius becomes an overnight sensation, turning its players angry and violent. High schooler and arcade employee Andi teams up with Ro, the son of the local sheriff, to figure out what's really going on before Polybius completely destroys Tasker Bay. Based on an urban legend, this nostalgic debut will appeal to fans of Stephen King and Stranger Things.
How to Survive a Horror Story
by Mallory Arnold

Equal parts creepy and witty, this clever homage to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None stars seven writers called to the estate of recently deceased horror author Mortimer Queen for the reading of his will. Locked inside the house with no chance of escape, the writers are forced to solve a series of riddles -- or die. For fans of: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz.
The Lamb
by Lucy Rose

In their secluded forest cottage, Margot and her "Mama" welcome lost strangers, only for Mama to fully consume them. But when an alluring new stray named Eden enters their lives, Margot must confront her own desires and decide what she wants for herself. This gothic horror fairy tale will give fans of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder and Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda something fresh to sink their teeth into.
The Faceless Thing We Adore
by Hester Steel

Listless bartender Aoife drops everything to travel to Farmstead, an idyllic island community she spots on a postcard. Despite the island's beauty and the inhabitants' friendliness, something doesn't seem quite right...and then Aoife learns that the community believes they are the chosen saviors of a deity trapped beneath the island. For fans of: cosmic horror set in isolated locales, like Alessandro Manzetti and Stefano Cardoselli's graphic novel The Inhabitant of the Lake.  
Library Events
Clothed Figure Drawing
Tuesday, December 16, 6:30pm
Belle Isle
Join us for Belle Isle Library's recurring life drawing session. The sessions will feature one model doing various poses for different lengths of time. We will have chairs and drawing boards for participants as well as some art supplies such as paper and pencils. We encourage guests to bring their own paper and drawing/painting materials if desired.
Home Composting - Turning Trash Into Treasure
Wednesday, December 17, 4:00pm
Warr Acres
Join us for an informative and practical lecture on home composting, designed to help you reduce household waste and enrich your soil naturally. This session will explore different composting methods including: hot composting, cold composting, and vermicomposting (composting with worms). This is a lecture-only, informational class—perfect for adults who are new to composting or looking to optimize their current setup. Whether you live in the city or the country, in a house or an apartment, this session will provide valuable guidance on making composting a sustainable part of your everyday life.
Podcasting 101 at Almonte
Thursday, December 18, 6:00pm
Almonte
Interested in entering the world of podcasts and content creation? Do you have a story to tell or expertise to share with the world? Don't know how to start? Join us at the Almonte Library for the start of a series on Podcasting with our STEM Librarian. You will learn what types of podcasts there are, the basic equipment and skills, and how to develop your ideas to be ready for broadcast.
Holiday Harp Concert
Saturday, December 20, 1:00pm
Village
Please join us for a holiday harp concert, featuring solo harpist, Chelsea Bushong performing traditional Christmas carols and seasonal standards. We invite you to take a break from the hustle and bustle and listen to calm, peaceful holiday tunes on December 20 at 1:00pm! Chelsea is the principal harpist for the Painted Sky Opera in Oklahoma City and is professor of harp at UCO in Edmond.
New Year, New Readers: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Early Literacy Kit
Monday, January 5, All day
Bethany
tart the year with a story! Reading to your child every day builds imagination, vocabulary, and lifelong learning habits. Our New Year, New Readers kit kicks off the year with age-appropriate book recommendations, practical tips for reading aloud, and engaging activities to help caregivers connect with their children and encourage a love of reading. Join our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge and watch your child's love of reading grow, one story at a time. Whether your little one is a newborn or a preschooler, it's never too early—or too late—to start!
Library Resources
Indigenous Peoples: North America
Research the political, social, and cultural history of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada from the 16th century until well into the 20th century. Explore the impact of invasion and colonization on Indigenous Peoples in North America, and the intersection of Indigenous and European histories and systems of knowledge through the use of manuscripts, monographs, newspapers, photographs, motion pictures, images of artwork, and more.
ChiltonLibrary
ChiltonLibrary provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
Lote4Kids
Lote4Kids is an early reader resource that provides digital titles in more than 65 languages. These titles are published in dozens of languages and for each of these non-English titles, users can find an English edition of the title and flipbooks which allow the the user to listen to an audio edition as the words are highlighted when spoken by the narrator. Lote4Kids also provides titles in various sign languages such as ASL, BSL, NZSL, and Auslan. Beyond reading materials, users can download free activities and play online games that improve reading and typing skills.
Legal Forms Library
Access federal and Oklahoma-specific legal forms for business, personal, official, real estate, litigation, and general needs. Oklahoma legal forms are provided by participating attorneys, form companies or were specifically adapted for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Driving Practice Tests
Take practice tests for obtaining a driving permit, a motorcycle license or a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Oklahoma, get access the official driver's manual for each license, and search an FAQ with answers to over 100 questions about an Oklahoma driver's license.
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