Fall is traditionally a season where we seem to close in our ourselves. Leaves start to give us indications that they will soon change into their fall clothes, geese start thinking about flying to warmer climes, and those that began the slow exodus to summer retreats begin their journeys home. The nights get cooler, the …
Turns & Tales are proud to present local author Sheila Gibbs newest release! A brand new work of fiction steeped in local history, we are regaled with the fascinating story of Mary Jacob and the happenings along River Road in Dover Township. Murder on the Thames is a must have for all local history fans …
We’re thrilled to announce our first event: Tea and Tell. Join us as we celebrate the launch of A Good Name by Yejide Kilanko! December 11, 2-4 p.m. at Turns & Tales (213 King St W Chatham) Meet the author Enjoy a free beverage with your purchase of A Good Name Get your copy signed …
After many delays, rather a lot more expenses than we’d planned for (pro tip: don’t start a business in the middle of a pandemic) we’re THRILLED to announce that we’re open. We have books, LOTS of stocking stuffers, and of course dozens of board games for you to play and to buy. You can find …
Before the movie The Thing (released in 1982, directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, with a screenplay adapted by Bill Lancaster from the story “Who Goes There” by John W. Campbell Jr.). there was another film adaptation of the same novella. The Thing from Another World, directed by Christian Nyby, was released in 1951 …
It is reasonable to presume that many (most?) of the people who watch Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho are, at best, dimly aware that the movie was adapted from Robert Bloch’s book of the same name. This pairing is an excellent example of how different movies may be from the books/stories that inspired them. Psycho the book …
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