Chad Lewis
@chadlewis.bsky.social
Author, researcher, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual.
Support Your Local Bookstore!
I just picked up this new title at Prairie Pages in Sun Prairie, WI. They are Wisconsin's newest independent bookstore. Independent shops sell significantly more of my books than any of the big chains--plus most of the money you spend there stays in the community.
I just picked up this new title at Prairie Pages in Sun Prairie, WI. They are Wisconsin's newest independent bookstore. Independent shops sell significantly more of my books than any of the big chains--plus most of the money you spend there stays in the community.
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Support Your Local Bookstore!
I just picked up this new title at Prairie Pages in Sun Prairie, WI. They are Wisconsin's newest independent bookstore. Independent shops sell significantly more of my books than any of the big chains--plus most of the money you spend there stays in the community.
I just picked up this new title at Prairie Pages in Sun Prairie, WI. They are Wisconsin's newest independent bookstore. Independent shops sell significantly more of my books than any of the big chains--plus most of the money you spend there stays in the community.
Reposted by Chad Lewis
95 years ago!
#cryptids #cryptozoology #livingdinosaur #glacierisland #monsterdesign #creaturedesign #glacierislandcarcass #cryptidart #darkart #history #mystery #unknown #paranormal #cryptidsighting #lore
#cryptids #cryptozoology #livingdinosaur #glacierisland #monsterdesign #creaturedesign #glacierislandcarcass #cryptidart #darkart #history #mystery #unknown #paranormal #cryptidsighting #lore
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Time for Krampus to dish out some punishment!
I picked up the coolest Krampus plushie from my good friends at Cryptid Comforts. It comes complete with chains and a bag full of naughty kids Grab one before it is too late for you.
I picked up the coolest Krampus plushie from my good friends at Cryptid Comforts. It comes complete with chains and a bag full of naughty kids Grab one before it is too late for you.
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Time for Krampus to dish out some punishment!
I picked up the coolest Krampus plushie from my good friends at Cryptid Comforts. It comes complete with chains and a bag full of naughty kids Grab one before it is too late for you.
I picked up the coolest Krampus plushie from my good friends at Cryptid Comforts. It comes complete with chains and a bag full of naughty kids Grab one before it is too late for you.
Interesting New Tourist Feedback
I ran into this before my lecture in Shullsburg, WI last night and thought it was a good way to gather thoughts from visitors to your town--or for teenagers to record pranks. I like it. What do you think?
I ran into this before my lecture in Shullsburg, WI last night and thought it was a good way to gather thoughts from visitors to your town--or for teenagers to record pranks. I like it. What do you think?
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Interesting New Tourist Feedback
I ran into this before my lecture in Shullsburg, WI last night and thought it was a good way to gather thoughts from visitors to your town--or for teenagers to record pranks. I like it. What do you think?
I ran into this before my lecture in Shullsburg, WI last night and thought it was a good way to gather thoughts from visitors to your town--or for teenagers to record pranks. I like it. What do you think?
Thursday--Winter Arrives in Wisconsin!
Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and endless stories of superstitions about the darkest days of the year!
11/20
6pm
Shullsburg, WI Public Library
Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and endless stories of superstitions about the darkest days of the year!
11/20
6pm
Shullsburg, WI Public Library
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thursday--Winter Arrives in Wisconsin!
Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and endless stories of superstitions about the darkest days of the year!
11/20
6pm
Shullsburg, WI Public Library
Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and endless stories of superstitions about the darkest days of the year!
11/20
6pm
Shullsburg, WI Public Library
Sunday is meant to be Bizarre!
Join me this afternoon for some of the strangest history and folklore that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
Join me this afternoon for some of the strangest history and folklore that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Sunday is meant to be Bizarre!
Join me this afternoon for some of the strangest history and folklore that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
Join me this afternoon for some of the strangest history and folklore that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
Tuesday--Winter Arrives in Illinois!
Come enjoy all the superstitions, folklore, and customs from the darkest days of the year. From the history of Santa, to tales the deadly Wendigo, this program will change the way you view the season
11/18
Kewanee, IL Library
6pm --FREE!
Come enjoy all the superstitions, folklore, and customs from the darkest days of the year. From the history of Santa, to tales the deadly Wendigo, this program will change the way you view the season
11/18
Kewanee, IL Library
6pm --FREE!
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Tuesday--Winter Arrives in Illinois!
Come enjoy all the superstitions, folklore, and customs from the darkest days of the year. From the history of Santa, to tales the deadly Wendigo, this program will change the way you view the season
11/18
Kewanee, IL Library
6pm --FREE!
Come enjoy all the superstitions, folklore, and customs from the darkest days of the year. From the history of Santa, to tales the deadly Wendigo, this program will change the way you view the season
11/18
Kewanee, IL Library
6pm --FREE!
Books--The only thing keeping me sane in 2025!
If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.
If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Books--The only thing keeping me sane in 2025!
If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.
If you are having a hard time with the craziness of today's word, then I have the perfect prescription for you---READ MORE BOOKS--any type you like---read it! I am currently devouring the newest book from adventurer/author Adam Shoalts.
Tonight--Lumberjack Legends and Lore!
Join me at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa, IL at 6pm for some of the tallest tales you will ever hear. ---FREE!
Join me at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa, IL at 6pm for some of the tallest tales you will ever hear. ---FREE!
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Tonight--Lumberjack Legends and Lore!
Join me at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa, IL at 6pm for some of the tallest tales you will ever hear. ---FREE!
Join me at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa, IL at 6pm for some of the tallest tales you will ever hear. ---FREE!
AI must really love me!
For the last month I have been getting daily emails that are obviously AI created from alleged publicity agents who would love to share my books with their tens of thousands of readers---for a price. It is good to be wanted. 😀
For the last month I have been getting daily emails that are obviously AI created from alleged publicity agents who would love to share my books with their tens of thousands of readers---for a price. It is good to be wanted. 😀
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
AI must really love me!
For the last month I have been getting daily emails that are obviously AI created from alleged publicity agents who would love to share my books with their tens of thousands of readers---for a price. It is good to be wanted. 😀
For the last month I have been getting daily emails that are obviously AI created from alleged publicity agents who would love to share my books with their tens of thousands of readers---for a price. It is good to be wanted. 😀
Reposted by Chad Lewis
10 years ago today!
#cryptids #cryptid #cryptozoology #alienbigcat #phantomcat #britain #beastofbolton #Lore #legend #legendary #greatbritain #bigcat #blackpanther #creepy #spooky #scary #illustrator #illustration #art #creaturedesign #unitedkingdom #history #mystery #paranormal #alienbigcat
#cryptids #cryptid #cryptozoology #alienbigcat #phantomcat #britain #beastofbolton #Lore #legend #legendary #greatbritain #bigcat #blackpanther #creepy #spooky #scary #illustrator #illustration #art #creaturedesign #unitedkingdom #history #mystery #paranormal #alienbigcat
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Krampus: Will he be your friend or foe?
Now until Christmas--order any book from me and I will throw in my secret annual Krampus Holiday card ---just in time to keep you out of his basket! www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
Now until Christmas--order any book from me and I will throw in my secret annual Krampus Holiday card ---just in time to keep you out of his basket! www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Krampus: Will he be your friend or foe?
Now until Christmas--order any book from me and I will throw in my secret annual Krampus Holiday card ---just in time to keep you out of his basket! www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
Now until Christmas--order any book from me and I will throw in my secret annual Krampus Holiday card ---just in time to keep you out of his basket! www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
I am still huge in public bathrooms!
Here is another addition to the ever-growing list of public bathrooms advertising my upcoming library programs. If you want to see me, be sure to check a restroom near you.
Here is another addition to the ever-growing list of public bathrooms advertising my upcoming library programs. If you want to see me, be sure to check a restroom near you.
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I am still huge in public bathrooms!
Here is another addition to the ever-growing list of public bathrooms advertising my upcoming library programs. If you want to see me, be sure to check a restroom near you.
Here is another addition to the ever-growing list of public bathrooms advertising my upcoming library programs. If you want to see me, be sure to check a restroom near you.
Last Chance Before Amazon Gobbles it Up!
If you want to get my new Supernatural Lake Superior book signed and directly from me, this is the time because it we be on Amazon pretty soon. So help empty Bezos' pockets and get it today at www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
If you want to get my new Supernatural Lake Superior book signed and directly from me, this is the time because it we be on Amazon pretty soon. So help empty Bezos' pockets and get it today at www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last Chance Before Amazon Gobbles it Up!
If you want to get my new Supernatural Lake Superior book signed and directly from me, this is the time because it we be on Amazon pretty soon. So help empty Bezos' pockets and get it today at www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
If you want to get my new Supernatural Lake Superior book signed and directly from me, this is the time because it we be on Amazon pretty soon. So help empty Bezos' pockets and get it today at www.chadlewisresearch.com/shop
Reposted by Chad Lewis
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
34 years ago today!
#brayroad #wisconsin #weirdwisconsin #cryptids #unkown #spookyseaon #halloween #crypridart #creepy #illustration #cryptozoology #dogmen #uprightcanids #werewolves #werewolf #werewolfart #creaturedesign #darkart
34 years ago today!
#brayroad #wisconsin #weirdwisconsin #cryptids #unkown #spookyseaon #halloween #crypridart #creepy #illustration #cryptozoology #dogmen #uprightcanids #werewolves #werewolf #werewolfart #creaturedesign #darkart
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
34 years ago today!
#brayroad #wisconsin #weirdwisconsin #cryptids #unkown #spookyseaon #halloween #crypridart #creepy #illustration #cryptozoology #dogmen #uprightcanids #werewolves #werewolf #werewolfart #creaturedesign #darkart
34 years ago today!
#brayroad #wisconsin #weirdwisconsin #cryptids #unkown #spookyseaon #halloween #crypridart #creepy #illustration #cryptozoology #dogmen #uprightcanids #werewolves #werewolf #werewolfart #creaturedesign #darkart
Tuesday --Butler, WI Gets Bizarre!
Time for some strange deaths, peculiar people, medical anomalies, haunted legends, and much much more weird history of Wisconsin.
Butler Public Library
5:30 pm
FREE!
Time for some strange deaths, peculiar people, medical anomalies, haunted legends, and much much more weird history of Wisconsin.
Butler Public Library
5:30 pm
FREE!
November 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Tuesday --Butler, WI Gets Bizarre!
Time for some strange deaths, peculiar people, medical anomalies, haunted legends, and much much more weird history of Wisconsin.
Butler Public Library
5:30 pm
FREE!
Time for some strange deaths, peculiar people, medical anomalies, haunted legends, and much much more weird history of Wisconsin.
Butler Public Library
5:30 pm
FREE!
Monday--Start your week with Supernatural Lake Superior!
From countless ghostly ships, tales of mermaids, and UFOs, to sea serpents, cursed locations, and wandering ghosts, you will soon discover that the lake is filled with much more than watery graves.
Suring, WI
Public Library
6:30pm--FREE!
From countless ghostly ships, tales of mermaids, and UFOs, to sea serpents, cursed locations, and wandering ghosts, you will soon discover that the lake is filled with much more than watery graves.
Suring, WI
Public Library
6:30pm--FREE!
November 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Monday--Start your week with Supernatural Lake Superior!
From countless ghostly ships, tales of mermaids, and UFOs, to sea serpents, cursed locations, and wandering ghosts, you will soon discover that the lake is filled with much more than watery graves.
Suring, WI
Public Library
6:30pm--FREE!
From countless ghostly ships, tales of mermaids, and UFOs, to sea serpents, cursed locations, and wandering ghosts, you will soon discover that the lake is filled with much more than watery graves.
Suring, WI
Public Library
6:30pm--FREE!
Sunday--November brings weirdness!
Join me at the Platteville, WI library at 2pm for the most bizarre history that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
Join me at the Platteville, WI library at 2pm for the most bizarre history that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
November 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Sunday--November brings weirdness!
Join me at the Platteville, WI library at 2pm for the most bizarre history that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
Join me at the Platteville, WI library at 2pm for the most bizarre history that Wisconsin has to offer. FREE!
Has Halloween Changed?
My colleague Michael Kleen posted this fantastic article on why Halloween seems so different in today's world--check it out.
michaelkleen.com/2025/10/30/w...
My colleague Michael Kleen posted this fantastic article on why Halloween seems so different in today's world--check it out.
michaelkleen.com/2025/10/30/w...
Why Halloween Feels Different Now (And It’s Not Just Nostalgia)
Halloween in the ’80s and ’90s felt like it belonged to kids—handmade costumes, unsupervised trick-or-treating, and neighborhood streets buzzing after dark. Today, it’s more likely to revolve aroun…
michaelkleen.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Has Halloween Changed?
My colleague Michael Kleen posted this fantastic article on why Halloween seems so different in today's world--check it out.
michaelkleen.com/2025/10/30/w...
My colleague Michael Kleen posted this fantastic article on why Halloween seems so different in today's world--check it out.
michaelkleen.com/2025/10/30/w...
It is finally here!
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
It is finally here!
This is how supernatural folklore works!
It you want to see how paranormal legends originate, morph, and progress within a culture, a perfect example can be found in this fantastic Halloween film.
It you want to see how paranormal legends originate, morph, and progress within a culture, a perfect example can be found in this fantastic Halloween film.
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
This is how supernatural folklore works!
It you want to see how paranormal legends originate, morph, and progress within a culture, a perfect example can be found in this fantastic Halloween film.
It you want to see how paranormal legends originate, morph, and progress within a culture, a perfect example can be found in this fantastic Halloween film.
Wednesday--Cambridge, WI Gets Creepy!
All things paranormal---join me at the public library for tales of ghosts, monsters, and UFOs--just in time for Halloween--FREE!
All things paranormal---join me at the public library for tales of ghosts, monsters, and UFOs--just in time for Halloween--FREE!
October 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Wednesday--Cambridge, WI Gets Creepy!
All things paranormal---join me at the public library for tales of ghosts, monsters, and UFOs--just in time for Halloween--FREE!
All things paranormal---join me at the public library for tales of ghosts, monsters, and UFOs--just in time for Halloween--FREE!
Reposted by Chad Lewis
Halloween falls on a Friday for the first time in nearly a decade this year, which — despite economic concerns — is driving up spending.
Inflation isn’t scaring off Halloween shoppers
Consumer survey shows holiday spending will reach a record $13.1 billion.
n.pr
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Halloween falls on a Friday for the first time in nearly a decade this year, which — despite economic concerns — is driving up spending.
Tuesday--Halloween comes to La Crescent, MN!
From Samhain to modern day traditions, discover all the customs, folklore, and superstitions surrounding the holiday--FREE!
From Samhain to modern day traditions, discover all the customs, folklore, and superstitions surrounding the holiday--FREE!
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Tuesday--Halloween comes to La Crescent, MN!
From Samhain to modern day traditions, discover all the customs, folklore, and superstitions surrounding the holiday--FREE!
From Samhain to modern day traditions, discover all the customs, folklore, and superstitions surrounding the holiday--FREE!
Monday--Illinois Gets Very Bizarre!
Just in time for Halloween, come hear about the weirdest history and folklore from Illinois at the Harvard Public Library---FREE!
Just in time for Halloween, come hear about the weirdest history and folklore from Illinois at the Harvard Public Library---FREE!
October 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Monday--Illinois Gets Very Bizarre!
Just in time for Halloween, come hear about the weirdest history and folklore from Illinois at the Harvard Public Library---FREE!
Just in time for Halloween, come hear about the weirdest history and folklore from Illinois at the Harvard Public Library---FREE!