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"Frankenstein"

"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley ($14, originally $15)

Everyone knows the story of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," which has been adapted into films (and spoofs!) multiple times since its publication. But the original book is definitely worth a read — especially for horror buffs.

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