Following the scares of October's issue and the excitement of our special guest interview, the Spinner Rack has elected to take a more laid back approach to this month's issue. Skye and Jonathan discuss the new Teen Titans run, the upcoming Absolute Justice storyline, Marvel's Midnight Universe releases, and The Summer Hikaru Died coming to a close. From promising new beginnings to the end of a years-long reading journey, join us for a nice little chat this month!

*Note: Skye misspoke, The Summer Hikaru Died is 51 chapters in total, not 50!

Mentioned in this issue:

• Trade Paperbacks and Graphic Novels at CCPL – Wanna read the comics we mentioned? Browse the collection of comic books and graphic novels available from the Clark County Public Library.
• Genre Fest – Curious about what else Genre Fest has in store over the month of November? Check out all related events here.
• CCPL Events – See what events and activities are taking place at the Clark County Public Library.

Have a segment suggestion or discussion topic idea? Send an email to sperez@ccplohio.org.

Prepare yourself for these frightfully fantastic tales!

The time has come for winners of the first CCPL Adult Spooky Short Story Contest to be announced! Make sure the doors are locked and check for monsters under the bed before you settle in for this supremely spooky experience.

18-35 Runner-Up: "Hunter's Moon" by Evan Clark (00:01:40)

18-35 Winner: "Vessel" by Greyson Sanders (00:05:58)

36-54 Runner-Up: "The Haunting of Hertzler House" by Paul Sauter (00:27:20)

36-54 Winner: "Fever Dream" by Tiffany Howald, read by Catie Stewart (00:47:08)

55+ Runner-Up: "The Gray and the Green" by David Farrell, read by Katie Miller (00:58:40)

55+ Winner: "The Clock in the Corner" by Kevin Creager (01:15:53)

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.

Listeners beware, you're in for a scare!

Come one, come all! The winners of the 2026 Kids and Teens Spooky Short Story Contest are here to send shivers down your spine. Pull up a chair and listen to these tales of terror written by local young authors.

6-8 Runner-Up: "Jack and the Wishing Well" by Riley, read by Sonya Knisley (00:01:30)

6-8 Winner: "Mummy at the Park" by Mallory (00:06:35)

9-12 Runner-Up: "After School" by Hezekiah (00:09:10)

9-12 Winner: "The Whisper" by Meredith (00:14:05)

Teen Runner-Up: "Taylor's Vacation" by Duncan (00:22:17)

Teen Winner: "The Treehouse" by Ali, read by Paul Sauter (00:31:00)

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.