FREE EVENT
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with Maine’s Darkest Storytellers
What better way to celebrate Día de Muertos than with stories about ghosts, monsters, the supernatural, and everything lurking just beyond the veil?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, The Emporium Spooky Goods and More in Bangor hosts Day of the Dead: Meet Authors | Buy Books, bringing together Maine authors who specialize in horror, dark fiction, paranormal stories, and the supernatural.
From 5:00–8:00 PM, readers can step into The Emporium's uniquely spooky atmosphere and meet the storytellers behind some of Maine's darker tales.
And yes, there will be books.
Meet the Authors. Discover Something New.
This intimate, community-driven event gives readers the opportunity to meet local authors, talk about their work, discover new stories, and purchase signed copies directly from the writers.
Expect conversations exploring everything from folklore and the paranormal to horror, culture, death, and the stories we pass from one generation to the next.
Event highlights include:
Horror, paranormal, and supernatural authors
Author meet-and-greets
Signed books available for purchase
Conversations about folklore, horror, culture, death, and the paranormal
A Día de Muertos-inspired atmosphere and programming
A chance to connect with Maine's storytelling community
Stories That Refuse to Die
The Day of the Dead author event in Bangor, Maine isn't just about celebrating the spooky side of literature. It's about celebrating stories—and the people who keep those stories alive.
Whether you're a lifelong horror fan, a paranormal enthusiast, a folklore junkie, or simply looking for your next great read, this is a chance to discover something new while supporting Maine's independent authors.
Day of the Dead: Meet Authors | Buy Books
📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Emporium Spooky Goods and More | Bangor, Maine
Come celebrate the stories we carry with us—and the storytellers keeping them alive.
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