Chris Jones covers the scene from Milan, Italy. Picture this scenario: waking up on your 28th birthday as Julian Junca, the starting goalie for France....

To be recognized as one of Canada's top eerie bookshops, a diverse array of horror literature is essential, but there are other ways to create a haunting atmosphere. Rare and vintage books can evoke a peculiar sense of nostalgia, carrying remnants of past lives. Additionally, shops stocked with volumes on spell-casting, divination, and other ritual practices contribute to the spooky ambiance.While not every independent bookstore on this list focuses solely on horror literature, each establishment provides a unique space for community engagement. These are venues where readers can interact with writers, where unfinished stories are discussed, local authors find their works showcased, and where both literal and metaphorical tea is shared.Here are six of Canada's...