The Science Behind Vampires, Witches, and Ghosts

I read this courtesy NetGalley and Gareth Stevens Publishing. A perennial favorite topic is dismissing vampires, witches, and ghosts, and explaining how they couldn’t possibly exist. This book explains how people through the ages have been convinced they do, and the science behind each myth. Using facts and how they have been interpreted through the ages, Joy Lin, with Violet Tobacco’s whimsical illustrations, explains how they do exist—in our imaginations. A delightful yet commensensical read.
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This book is a delightful mash-up of supernatural folklore and real-world science. Lin breaks down the "could this really happen?" behind all things creepy, from vampire bats and bloodsuckers to the science of potions and paranormal phenomena. And she does it all with wit, humor, and enough scientific facts to make you rethink your next Halloween costume. (Spoiler: dressing as a vampire might actually make sense if you’re iron deficient!)

I loved how this book was both informative and laugh-out-loud funny. Joy Lin makes quantum mechanics sound like a breeze when she’s explaining ghost sightings, and suddenly you feel like you could host your own paranormal TED talk! Whether you're a supernatural skeptic or a science geek who loves a good witchy tale, this book is the perfect mix of spooky and smart. Who knew the undead and the unexplained could be this educational and entertaining?