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Three readings today. Only one is Halloween-related.

First, and probably most importantly, Ian Frazier reads at the Central Library. Travels in Siberia is a book by the very funny author about Siberia and its history.

Then it's time for the scary stuff at Town Hall, in a performance titled "Short Stories Live: The Witching Afternoon." Trained readers will perform "Wicked John and the Devil," "Young Goodman Brown," and "Narrative of The Ghost of a Hand."

And then Tom Raworth and Joel Felix will be at Pilot Books tonight. This is a very rare appearance from Raworth, who will be reading a new essay.

The full readings calendar, including the next week or so, is here.

And if you're planning on staying in and you're looking for something to read, you can get personalized book recommendations from myself and a team of 5 expert booksellers from Third Place Books over at Questionland. Tell us what books you've loved, what subject you'd like to learn about, or what kind of person you're looking to give a book to and we'll have a few great recommendations for you in no time flat. Ask away!