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"Classic." -Team OTB

Many thanks to those of you who joined us for Sunday’s True Story Book Club event. This month’s pick, Charlotte Brontë: A Fiery Heart by Claire Harman, has us considering the classics. Namely: What qualifies as a “classic” novel, and which are among our team’s favorites? Read on to find out!

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Myths & Legends Never Die

As human beings, we are captivated by stories. From times before the written word, tales have been handed down from generation to generation. Some of those tales that have most captivated the collective imagination are myths and legends, and the deities, creatures, and heroes who inhabit them. In honor of our upcoming event with Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart, we asked our staff to share some of their favorite and most-anticipated mythology-inspired books.

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2020 Spooky Story Contest Best in Show

Happy Halloween from Old Town Books! Earlier this week, we hosted a live conclusion to our inaugural spooky story writing contest. After working on their pieces of flash fiction throughout the month of October, with the help of some Instagram prompts along the way, contest participants were invited to take part in a live Zoom event. The top five finalists performed readings of their pieces for the gathered audience, who then voted to declare a winner.

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5 Ways to Get Spooky at OTB This Fall

The leaves have started turning. There’s a chill in the air (sometimes). You can’t turn a corner at the grocery store without encountering another pumpkin-infused abomination. You know what that means… Spooky Season is officially upon us!

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