Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts in Lansing's REO Town is a unique shop, blending a bookstore with a spider shop. It offers a diverse collection of new and old books, collectibles, antiques, and various oddities. A defining feature is its live spider collection, with many species on display and available for purchase. This allows customers to potentially leave with a new eight-legged companion alongside their next book.The shop is owned by Jenn Carpenter, a local author and podcaster known for Michigan Monsters and A Festival of Oddities. Her interests in horror, true crime, Michigan history, and unusual items are reflected throughout the store. This eclectic mix makes the spiders feel surprisingly well-integrated into the overall atmosphere. The store possesses a subtly spooky and offbeat personality without appearing to force a specific theme. It's a place where visitors might start looking for a book but find themselves immersed in exploring spiders, collectibles, or discovering unique, unexpected items. For those who appreciate books, spiders, horror, antiques, or simply browsing peculiar things, Deadtime Stories offers a captivating experience.