"Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here," the sign reads, but Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights, Ohio, which hosts a legendary Halloween celebration annually, offered a cautionary peek at this year festivities on Instagram: "Joking, joking! But we're NOT joking about making sure that our Haunted Bookshop Halloween event goes forward safely, even in the time of pandemic.... This *free* annual tradition is one of our favorites--a time when Loganberry transforms into what Christopher Morley wrote that EVERY Bookshop always is: haunted (by stories and voices... and maybe something else??). We invite you on fantastical tours for the whole family: encounter favorite literary characters, magical sights, fairy tales and of course, treats!
"This year we'll be taking only one household group (max. 6) through at a time in a safe and socially distanced way--face and nose coverings required in addition to whatever mask you may choose to wear! We'll include plenty of outdoor time to make sure everyone stays safe even while we get spooky. Suitable for children of all ages, accompanied by a guardian. We hope you'll spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there!"