To which I said, "Pooey!"

"Scary books are for before Halloween, not after," said a ficticious person that inhabits my head. To which, I said, "Pooey! You are a silly voice in my head that doesn't exist and you don't make up rules because you are not the boss of me." Then I was given medication.

Actually, none of this happened. BUT IF IT DID, I would still say, "Pooey!" You know why? Because scary books are great all year long, especially right after Halloween. Have you ever tried quitting scary stories cold turkey? It's not good for the complexion. And you know what? Daniel Handler (of Lemony Snicket fame) concurs, a word which here means that he too thinks people should continue reading scary stories after Halloween. How do I know this? Because this review he published for the New York Times' special children's literature section came out seven whole days after Halloween. With a name like Fright Club it's hard not to be chockful of horrific tales to whet your appetite.