A18 Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Tri-City News
TRI-CITY LIBRARIES
Settle down with a good book – for a good scare A GOOD READ DANA IONSON
T
his Halloween, curl up with a scary story. Whether you’re afraid of zombies, werewolves, band camp or bioengineered diseases, there’s something in these books to thrill and terrify you… • The Troop by Nick Cutter: Author Cutter brings terror to the woods in this novel, in which group of Scouts head into the forests of Prince Edward Island looking for some adventure, and maybe to earn a few badges, but what they find is much less wholesome. The first night, they are sitting around the fire when a terrifyingly thin man with an enormous appetite stumbles into their camp. The leader, Tim Riggs, is a doctor and quickly attempts to help. But the illness that has ravaged the man isn’t something that this doctor or anyone else has seen before, let alone treated. As the man’s bioengineered disease spreads to the troop, the boys start to do unimaginable things. Terrifying and creepy, this is a good book to read safely indoors, many months away from camping season. • Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia: This is a great book with which to dip lightly into the horror genre without getting too many nightmares. A run-down hotel, the Bellweather, is not a popular place to stay. The dilapidated roof-top pool, the tired restaurant and the poor location dissuade tourists from staying but the cheap rates continue to attract the yearly school music festival. This year, teenaged twins, a bassoonist named Rabbit and a chorus singer named Alice, have been invited to take part in the conference. Attention-seeking Alice can’t wait to grab the attention of fellow students and teachers in this year’s performance while Rabbit is hoping for a quiet moment with his sister to tell an important secret. Minnie is also at the hotel, to which she has returned hoping to gain some peace from the horrific murder-suicide she witnessed there as a young girl. When Alice’s roommate goes missing from
MORE SPOOKY READING
You can read the winning stories in the annual Scary Story Contest put on by Coquitlam and Port Moody libraries and The Tri-City News in Friday’s edition.
Room 712, the same room where Minnie witnessed her tragedy, no one’s weekend goes as planned. Part The Shining, part Glee, this mystery will keep surprising you until the very end. • Breed by Chase Novak: Fertility treatment meets werewolf in a chilling novel. When successful couple Alex and Leslie are unable to conceive, they turn to a new reproductive intervention available in Slovenia. The treatment is successful, not only in helping the couple conceive twins, but in reinvigorating their lives. Alex and Leslie are more energetic, more powerful — and more hairy — than ever before. Adam and Alice, grow up in a relatively stable home but as their parents deal with changing tastes (human flesh anyone?) and failing self-control (especially at night), the 10-year old twins decide they must find out who and what their parents really are. Engrossing and gross, this fast-paced tale will appeal to fans of gruesome horror. • Devil’s Wake: A Novel by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due: The zombies from Devil’s Wake are terrifying. Able to move quickly, talk somewhat coherently and infect those around them in a matter of hours, these monsters are not the moaning, brain-hungry but braindead zombies of most popular fiction. Before the outbreak,16-year-old
Kendra worried about ordinary things, like getting a flu shot and boys at school. Her life changes completely when her parents are bitten and she must lock herself in the basement until her tough, gun-toting grandpa
can get to her. But unfortunately for Kendra, his rough exterior cannot protect him from also contracting the virus, and she decides to risk the dangerous journey to the safe settlement near Portland before she joins the terrible fate of her family members. Terry, meanwhile, is spending the summer at a camp for juvenile delinquents. Before the outbreak, the boring camp seemed like a prison; now, it has become a paradise. With supplies and a generator, Terry and the remaining teens are able to survive for months but soon their food runs out and they, too, must make the treacherous and zombie-filled journey to the rumoured safe settlement. This is a gory adventure, perfect for anyone who likes watching the TV series The Walking Dead. Come to the library for these and other spinetingling tales. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Dana Ionson works at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
www.tricitynews.com
SENIORS’ PAVILIONS
Dementia and crafts Dementia Café, a new drop-in program at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion, is an opportunity for those with early stage dementia to socialize in a casual and supportive environment. Stimulating and engaging activities such as pool, ping pong, foosball and Wii will be provided every Thursday through Dec. 11, 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. The dropin fee is $2.00 and refreshments will be provided.
fair season again and Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion is looking for crafters to sell their homemade wares at its annual Christmas Bazaar, to be held on Sunday, Nov. 23,1 to 5 p.m. Crafters can book a table for $12. This event usually attracts more than 250 visitors. For more information and to book a table, call 604-927-4386. Glen Pine Pavilion is located at 1200 Glen Pine Crt.
Participants must attend with a family member, friend or caregiver. Space is limited. For more information, call 604-927-6094. Dogwood Pavilion is located at 624 Poirier St., entrance off of Winslow Avenue.
GLEN PINE FAIR
Calling all crafters: Sell your wares at the Glen Pine Christmas Bazaar It’s Christmas craft
You’ve Made Visit Magicuts to The Coquitlam Cut! Sunwood Squar
2 FOR 1
#320-3025 Loughee (at Westwood S Congratulates 604.464.346
KIDS CUTS
Matthew OPEN 7 DAYS A W
Visit Magicuts today! REGIS CORPORATION 2012 © PRINTED IN CANADA
Valid at Sunwood location Matthew wins
Sunwood Square (next to Hon’s) #320 - 3025 Lougheed Hwy. (at Westwood St.) 604.464.3463 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. No Appointment Necessary
2 FOR 1
Carrier No Appointment NecV of the Week
www.magicutssalons.com
No double discounts. Expires 6
“The Works” KIDS CUTS
wash, cut and dry from
www.magicutssalons.com REGIS CORPORATION 2012 © PRINTED IN CANADA
We Are Becoming LifeLabs
BC Biomedical is changing its name! On Monday, November 3, 2014, the BC Biomedical location at 106-1015 Austin in Coquitlam will become a LifeLabs Patient Service Centre. In order to support this name change, we will be closed on Saturday, November 1.
Lube Express
What does this mean?
DRIVE-THRU OIL CHANGE - No Appointment Necessary
Lube, Oil & Filter
Up to 5L. of GTX Oil, any grade. With FREE top up of all fluids.
34
$
99
While our name will change, our people and our commitment to you will remain the same. We look forward to providing you with the same quality lab services now and in the future. DRIVE
REG. 4499 HARD
Plus taxes & Enviro Fees. Expires Nov. 3/14. T 2724A Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam (Opposite Milestones)
604-942-8088 Mon.-Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-5 PLEASE PRESENT COUPON
www.lifelabs.com | 1-877-507-5595 |
SOUTHERN STYLE
File Name: LL-P006-PSC Ad_Tri-City News.indd Ad Size: 4.3125”W x 5.5”H Colour: CMYK
HADDOCK STRIPS YOU’LL GET HOOKED ON THE CRISPY CRUNCHY, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER BREADING
Happy together COMO LAKE VILLAGE
Unit #4, 1960 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam • 604-931-1528
10-15 pieces 640g / 1.41 lb
M AMXA X
L CEIA EP SPS CIAL
*Prices in effect October 31 to November 6, 2014
@LifeLabs
10 2
99
save $
Look for our flyer in today’s paper!