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2026-10-17
Ready to solve a murder?
Little Ghosts has teamed up with Lockwood Immersive to give away a 4 tickets to their new escape room Shades of Grey! When an unknown co**se turns up in a downtown office building, it’s up to you to become a classic film noir detective and unravel a deadly mystery. So gather your crew, grab your magnifying glasses, and get ready to crack the case!
To enter the giveaway, you must:
1) Be following Little Ghosts and Lockwood Immersive
2) Like this post
3) Comment and tag a friend you’d solve a murder with!
Giveaway ends on October 31! Participants must be 18 years or older. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram.
2026-10-15
Where can you find the Little Ghosts this weekend? Let us count the places!
We’re at Can*Con in OTTAWA this Friday & Saturday, where Chris has copies of the new Tenebrous Press anthology (and he has an illustration in it) & Jay has PRERELEASE copies of Spine of the Land Dead Sky Publishing !
Our lovely Kristin Knowles is at dread_con Saturday!
aaaaand the bookshop Dads will be making Chris’ first trip to Montreal on Sunday for MTLPRFM by Loser Jamboree !
The shop will be open all weekend regular hours in Toronto for all your scary book needs.
A very happy October ALL OVER THE DANG PLACE!
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2026-10-11
Q***r Fears Book Club is reading VAMPIRES AT SEA Lindsay Merbaum !
Immortal beloveds Rebekah and Hugh are on vacation! Against a backdrop of ongoing war, this pair of chic emotional vampires from San Francisco sets off on a q***r Black Sea Cruise, eager to relax, join an o**y, and feast upon their fellow passengers’ desires and sorrows. When Hugh becomes enchanted by an alluring–and possibly magical–non-binary social media influencer named Heaven, Rebekah’s reality capsizes. As she comes to terms with a future she never imagined, Rebekah begins to question her past, much of it lost to time. Ultimately, her journey becomes one of self-discovery, and acceptance of her true nature.
A smutty, super-q***r horror-comedy featuring unbridled narcissism, Vampires at Sea is a hilarious and satisfying snack!
Enjoy this great q***r vampire romp and join us Friday October 30th 6-8pm for snacks and chats!
See you there 🏳️🌈🖤👻📚
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2026-10-10
How to spend a long weekend?
The ghosts have some SUGGESTIONS!
The hits keep coming on the October release calendar, with q***r horror books, female rage, new books from favourite authors, haunted houses, indigenous horror, grief novels, and more. Little Ghosts is open all weekend & Monday to help you stay on top of a SCARY amount of new books ! Scoop up some spooky fall reads and get cozy while you find a fright just perfect for you.
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2026-10-07
Coworkers?
Siblings?
… who’s to say?
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(No Little Ghosts were harmed in the making of this video. We love each other, we swear!!)
2026-10-03
CALL FOR VENDORS !
Little Ghosts Marketplace is back in the bookstore, and we want YOU to join us.
Our October edition will be splashed through the store and the workshop space. Come sell your stickers, prints, zines, clothing, jewelry, etc with us.
Oct. 24 & 25th. Send your portfolio our way with your preferred date to [email protected]
*** NO DMs PLEASE
See you there!
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2026-10-02
We’re getting ready for the launch of LOVE NEVER DIES Emma !
Join us Saturday Oct. 3 for a chat about Romance in Horror Movies lead by Z.K. Leverton
A romance editor looks for love where you’d least expect it—and discovers what our favorite horror films can tell us about s*x, society, and ourselves
If Sinners and the 1999 cult classic The Mummy taught Emma Cole anything in the year she spent bingeing scary movies, it’s that we love to swoon, sweat, and scream. We seem to crave the uncanny and the transgressive. Emma would know: her day job as a Harlequin book editor revolves around steamy stories that ruffle feathers and rip bodices. In Love Never Dies, she shows how our favorite horror films flirt with familiar tropes and themes to give us romantic subplots that are just as spinetingling.
Cole takes readers behind the scenes of films like Tod Browning’s Dracula and Josh Ruben’s Heart Eyes, exploring how and why movies blur the lines of horror and romance. The books dives into
- The “Dark Moment” and how it signals an HEA (Happily Ever After)
- Why not having a lover (spoiler alert) saved Jamie Lee Curtis’s Laurie Strode in Halloween
- Rosemary’s Baby, Interview with the Vampire, and Gothic horror’s comeback
- How romance, especially monster romance, is often a stand-in for uncomfortable truths
From vampires and monsters to slashers and psychological thrillers, Love Never Dies explores the enthralling nature of horror romance films that are full of heart. It’s just that sometimes, those hearts are on the outside.
See you at the launch!
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2026-09-28
Please excuse the ghosts if they are a little sleepier than normal around the bookstore. This weekend they programmed not one but THREE amazing panels with sweet guests across horror comics, literature, zines, editorial, art, and film.
Thank you SO MUCH to our amazing guests, and to the team, for making Little Ghosts Fest! SO SPECIAL. If you came to any of the free panels (Sci-Fi, Remixing the Classics, Cryptids & Creatures, Anthology Building 101, DIY or DIE: indie creators unite, or Great Fright North: Canadian Horror Film) we appreciate you so much! Audiences were engaged, panelists were stellar, and the whole event had perfect vibes.
Keep your eyes peeled for our 2027 date and some extra bonus really amazing Horror Festival news… 👀
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2026-09-24
Little Ghosts Book Club is reading I’ll Watch Your Baby in October! Neena Viel
A suffocating and sharp narrative horror novel for fans of Victor LaValle and The Reformatory, I’ll Watch Your Baby is a haunting reimagining of Linda Taylor -known as the original Welfare Queen - pursued, scrutinized, celebrated and vilified, and the impact her image has had for generations.
1974. Lottie Turner is already infamous. Running a wheel of schemes and scams, she’s willing to work for what she wants in…creative ways. But no business is more lucrative than desperate families looking to adopt a child—and there’s only one way to procure children quickly.
And the only way to take what’s owed you is to cross the line no one else is willing to cross.
1994. Bless has finally found the family she deserved. After suffocating slowly with lackluster parents and a non-starter past, she’s found the friends that means everything to her. That she’d live and die for. As they make their way across the country, one smash and grab at a time, Bless is used to acting fast and thinking on her feet.
But someone is playing a long game. Someone has unfinished business. Soon Bless is trapped in a web of horrors past and present, where the only escape hatch is a path only she can walk, if she finds the courage to take it.
Grab your copy today and join us Friday October 23rd at 6pm for snacks and chats about this great novel!
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2026-09-23
Somehow, despite all of the events Little Ghosts is running to (or running ourselves), our booksellers are STILL READING!
If you are a horror lit fan, you know that autumn is the season of endless releases!
Phi is catching up with some fave authors, KZ is discovering new indies, Jay is enjoying local authors, and Chris is (and always was) obsessed with KAIJU!
So many titles showing up on our shelves means we DEFINITELY have a vibe match for you! Come by and chat with one of our seasoned bookselling experts and get the perfect horror book for your fall TBR.
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930 Dundas Street W
Toronto, ON
M6J1W3
To reach your destination at Dundas Street W in Toronto, you have a couple of options for public transport and driving.
**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:**
- Take the subway to the nearest station, which is likely the Dundas West Station on the Bloor-Danforth Line (Line 2).
- From there, exit the station and walk east along Dundas Street W until you reach your destination.
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- You can also take the streetcar routes that run along Dundas Street. Look for routes 505 or 506.
- Get off at a stop close to your destination and walk a short distance to arrive.
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Little Ghosts Books on Dundas Street W is a delightful haven for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. This queer-owned horror bookstore and café offers a unique blend of literary exploration and cozy ambiance, making it a must-visit destination in Toronto.
The carefully curated selection of horror literature caters to both avid fans of the genre and those looking to dip their toes into something new. With an impressive array of titles, Little Ghosts Books invites visitors to discover hidden gems alongside classic favorites.
In addition to its extensive collection, the bookstore also features a café where patrons can enjoy a warm beverage while diving into their latest read. The inviting atmosphere encourages guests to linger, fostering a sense of community among fellow bookworms.
For those who want to keep the literary adventure going, Little Ghosts Books offers monthly and quarterly book subscriptions, allowing subscribers to receive handpicked selections right at their doorstep. This thoughtful service ensures that every reader can find something that resonates with them.
Whether you're searching for your next spine-chilling read or simply looking for a cozy spot to unwind with a cup of coffee, Little Ghosts Books is sure to enchant and inspire.
