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Q: Neil Gaiman would like to start a new Halloween tradition - giving a scary book. Have you ever given scary books for Halloween?

Answer   Percent Total Votes
Yes, I have
12% 34
No, but I might do in the future
24% 68
I don't like scary books so wouldn't give them
13% 37
No, I'll stick to candy
31% 86
Bah, humbug, I ignore Halloween!
19% 54
Total: 279 votes

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