We’ve received brilliant book recommendations in the past from Cambridge and Somerville librarians and booksellers . Over the course of spooky October we consulted the staff of ManRay – the Cambridge nightclub known for Karaoke Noir events and theme nights such as Fantasy Factory and Crypt Wednesdays – for some of their favorite dark and scary reads. We’ve included lightly edited blurbs from publishers to explain each title.

“Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A young woman gets a mysterious letter from her cousin warning that her husband is going to kill her. She travels to their family house in the Mexican countryside, where darker family histories are unearthed.

ManRay’s take: “A great starter book if you’re not already into the thriller genre. It’s not spicy, but it is dis

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