Link Round-Up: Spooky Stories for Halloween

All Hallow's Read is a Hallowe’en tradition. It’s simply that in the week of Hallowe’en, or on the night itself, you give someone a scary book. Scholars have traced its origins as far back as this blog post.  Of course, All Hallow's Read isn't a substitute for the tradition of giving away candy.  Trick or Treating is a rite of passage. This is just a great excuse to give someone a book.

Goodreads has generated a helpful list of 536 books to get your fright on this Halloween!  Of course, if you're looking for something short to while away the dark hours tonight without a trip to the store, here's a list of terrifying reads available around the web.

Illustration: New Year's Resolutions

Via: FandomLife

Also, Ride Falkor

Video: The 25 Best Films of 2015

"THE 25 BEST FILMS OF 2015: A VIDEO COUNTDOWN" by david Ehrlich of Rolling Stone

So Christmas has come and gone, and you have a pocket full of gift cards burning a hole in your pocket.  Luckily the Time of Top Tens is upon us, when every person in the world with a blog rains down their rankings of the year's books, comics, movies, and everything else.

One of the few lists I actually look forward to each year are those of Rolling Stone Staff Writer David Ehrlich, who has a tradition of editing his choices into music videoes.

Lists: Comics for Whovians

"Comics for Whovians: Amy Dallen Talkin' Comics" by Geek & Sundry Vlogs

If somehow you find yourself in the position of being a Doctor Who fan who has little knowledge of the world of comics, here's a few helpful suggestions of where to get started on your new future addiction. Of course, I find this to be an implausible situation, as comics are typically the gateway addiction, but I enjoy the "conversation" that erupts when you try to compare comics with Who.

Lists: Doctor Who Easter Eggs

"Doctor Who Secrets in Video Games - Easter Egg Hunting" by DYKGaming

Humor: Dating An Artist

The Pros and Cons of Dating An Artist by Bill Dixon

Pro: Never Want For A Pen Ever Again-It’s like they come with a kit! Every artist is permanently equipped with writing instruments at all times.


Con: Unforgivably Vicious Emotional Damage -Artists are unforgiving bastards and will viciously tear your heart out. Breakups usually include personal possessions being hurled into the street, personal possessions being set on fire in the street, and personal possessions being defecated on, on fire, in the street. Also, Lets not forget the public displays of “fuck you” in the form of song, beat poem, blog post, etc. depending on the artist’s medium.

33 Ways To Stay Creative

33 Ways To Stay Creative