According to reliable sources, Halloween-themed sidewalk chalkboards are already haunting the streets in front of indie bookstores nationwide, in anticipation of spooky bookish doings later this month. Here are a few recent sightings:
Naughty Dog Books, Nashville, Ind.: "It’s spooky season! Stop in for a new book (or two!) to ward off monsters and keep all the thrills and chills confined to the page."
Books & Books, Coconut Grove, Fla.: "It’s spooky season in Coconut Grove."
Curious Iguana, Frederick, Md.: "Read scary books with us. Another set of fabulous signs by bookseller @poor_robin."
Main Street Books, Lafayette, Ind.: "Spooky Scary Books inside! Come see us until 6 today."
Posman Books, Boston, Mass.: "It’s spooky season.. are your bookshelves ready?!"