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Books: The May House & Mysterious Creatures
Today, we recommend The May House by Jillian Cantor. The three May sisters were raised by their widowed father, but they spent a week of each summer at their maternal grandmother's beach house. When she dies and leaves her house to them, they promise to keep up the tradition. Although they keep their word, the rest of the year they lead very different lives. When oldest sister, Julia, fails to show up for one of their weeks, a long-held family secret is revealed that will either pull them completely apart or draw them back together.
This is a really touching story about the bonds of sisterhood. Although the big reveal is foreshadowed throughout the book and is not very difficult to guess, the plot is exciting enough to keep readers invested. The story is full of humor and heart, and the characters are easy to care about.
Today, we recommend Mysterious Creatures by David Alderton and Akara Heart. If you are intrigued by the likes of vampires, mermaids, unicorns, and more, you'll definitely want to read this very fascinating book. It not only traces the origins of belief in these fabled creatures but also offers legendary stories about them. Even though, of course, the authors can't provide any definitive proof that any of these actually exist, the book is still an extremely fun read.
Movies: Afterlife Beyond the Light
Today, we recommend Aferlife Beyond the Light. This short film highlights the work of Dr. Raymond Moody and William Peters, documenting near-death experiences and noting their similarities. Refreshingly, it looks at overall experiences and rather than primarily emphasizing religious overtones, as is often done when dealing with this subject. It also delves into shared death experiences, in which a person witnesses or shares aspects of their loved one's transition into the afterlife, which is an area not as often covered.
And that's our view. The May House was published today, May 12, 2026. Mysterious Creatures will be published this Thursday, May 14, 2026. Aferlife Beyond the Light is now available for purchase on DVD or digitally for purchase or rental.
Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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