Becky Spratford is a reader’s advisory librarian, which means she matches library patrons with the perfect book.
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Chicagoan of the Year in Books: If you’re into horror, thank the librarian Becky Spratford

She’s the unassuming champion behind the rise in horror lit. “To me, Becky is the spark plug, lynchpin, head coach and fairy godmother of horror,” says author Daniel Kraus.

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