LIBRARY NEWS

Happy Halloween

Halloween is the perfect time to get into a thrilling read, so the Nirimba Senior College Library is running a Halloween Quiz challenge to get the celebrations started! 

Here’s how it works:

1. Visit the Library or Facebook page and scan the QR code.
2. Complete the online Halloween Quiz to test your knowledge of spine-tingling tales and famous literary frights.
3. Once you’ve finished, visit the circulation desk to show your completed quiz and collect a sweet Halloween treat as your reward! 

It’s a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit, discover new books, and challenge your inner detective. Special thanks to student Jewen Loh for writing the quiz questions.

Top 10 Famous Thriller Books Turned into Movies

If you’re not sure where to start, check out one of these must-read thrillers that have been brought to life on the big screen:

1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn – A dark, twist-filled story of marriage, mystery, and media madness.
2. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins – A gripping tale of memory, obsession, and unreliable narrators.
3. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris – A chilling classic featuring the unforgettable Hannibal Lecter.
4. Misery by Stephen King – A psychological thriller about obsession, isolation, and survival.
5. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson – A dark, complex mystery of crime, corruption, and revenge.
6. Psycho by Robert Bloch – The original tale behind Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic horror masterpiece.
7. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown – A fast-paced mystery combining art, history, and hidden secrets.
8. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier – A gothic classic filled with suspense, romance, and eerie twists.
9. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum – A high-stakes thriller of espionage, identity, and action.
10. The Maze Runner by James Dashner – A high-stakes, dystopian thriller full of danger and suspense.

So grab a book, take the quiz, and don’t forget to stop by the library for your treat — if you dare!