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A Mysterious Dark Fantasy: Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane

8 Jul

Calling all fantasy book fans… If you enjoy reading magical realism and dark fantasy, then you will most definitely enjoy reading this book. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is about a man who returns to his home in England to go to a funeral. The narrator talks about how his childhood friend Lettie who would take him to view the “ocean” down by the end of the lane. You follow along with the narrator, as he remembers his childhood memories.  This a good book to read for all Neil Gaiman fans. I enjoyed reading this book because it seemed mysterious. Why is the ocean at the end of the lane? You will have to read this book to find out. I’d give The Ocean at the End of the Lane four out of five stars! You can also read some of our previous posts about Neil Gaiman’s work including Coraline, Sandman, and American Gods.

If you enjoy Science Fiction and Fantasy you should check out our monthly Sci-Fi/Fantasy book discussion group. We also have a book discussion for mystery fans. There is even a book club just for teens which is discussing the Book Thief! All are currently meeting in Zoom. Plus make sure to sign up for our Summer Reading Programs for Kids/Teens and Adults!

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Michelle Valle
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A Dark and Mysterious Adventure: Coraline

25 May

Coraline
Calling all book readers, if you like reading dark fantasy books, then you will like this book a lot. Come join the fun, and read the ebook or listen to the audiobook from Hoopla for free! The story is about Coraline Jones. A young girl who gets to enjoy life in another world, where she has an “other mother” and an “other father.” She is unsatisfied with her new home life after she moves with her “real parents.” Eventually, all Coraline really wants to do, is explore life in the “other world.” Then, Coraline finds out that everything is not what it seems.

Join Coraline Jones on her dark and mysterious adventure to the “other world.” In a battle of wits, will Coraline Jones escape her “other mother” and save her “real parents?” Read Coraline and find out! Full of wonder and suspense, any reader will surely enjoy this other worldly story.  You can read more about Coraline and some of Gaiman’s other works in previous blog posts.

For adults who enjoy the work of Neil Gaiman consider joining us for our online discussion of his short stories which happen every Friday at 2 PM.  Click here to learn more about this Friday’s Discussion.

Written by:
Michelle Valle
Circulation Assistant

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