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Jeff Belanger's Newest Book

2026 Independent Book Publishers Association Gold Winner for TravelWicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England

“Legends have always run deep in New England—thankfully, Jeff Belanger is here to uncover them and bring them to life. This collection of mysteries, secrets, and folklore from America’s birthplace is as illuminating as it is fascinating.”
—Josh Gates, explorer, host of Discovery’s Expedition Unknown

About Jeff

Jeff Belanger is an author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained. He’s written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages, he’s the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, he provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world, and he’s been the writer and researcher for every episode of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Network. Jeff has made media appearances on hundreds of radio and television programs over his 25-year career, and he has a passion for mysteries and legends.

History is a Ghost Story-
The Haunted White House: Jeff Belanger at TEDx

Jeff Belanger was asked to give a TEDx talk at the Spence School in New York City. The talk is now available on the TED network.

Jeff's Upcoming Events

05 July 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ralph’s Rock Diner,
148 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605 United States

Speak Easy Story Night is a new storytelling event and podcast created and hosted by Jeff Belanger and Mike Hsu. Storytellers are invited to come out and share their stories […]

$10
14 July 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mattapoisett Free Public Library,
7 Barstow Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739 United States

For the last two decades, Jeff Belanger has earned his living doing what he loves: chasing stories, publishing books, producing television programs, and public speaking. It hasn’t always been easy […]

Free
15 July 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Mystic Noank Library,
40 Library Street
Mystic, CT 06355 United States

Ever want to start your own podcast, or take your existing podcast to a higher level? Jeff Belanger has been the co-host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends […]

Free
22 July 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Millbury Public Library,
128 Elm Street
Millbury, MA 01527 United States

This program is a MUST SEE for anyone who ever plans to die! In a Cemetery Safari, Jeff Belanger takes you on a journey from the oldest burial rituals up […]

Free
25 July 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ashaway Free Library,
15 Knight Street
Ashaway, RI 02804 United States

Ready to put a chill into the coldest winter's day? This program explores the haunts, legends, and monsters associated with winter. From frozen people to abominable snow beasts, from icy […]

Free
05 August 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Lynnfield Public Library,
18 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940 United States

This program is a MUST SEE for anyone who ever plans to die! In a Cemetery Safari, Jeff Belanger takes you on a journey from the oldest burial rituals up […]

Free
12 August 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Forbush Memorial Library,
118 Main Street
Westminster, MA 01473 United States

Get ready to climb 19,341 feet to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro – one of the famed Seven Summits – the roof of Africa. Based on his memoir, The Call […]

Free
28 August 2026
All day
Soo Theatre,
534 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 United States

For more than 15 years, the Michigan Paranormal Convention has been the premier paranormal gathering in the Midwest, drawing enthusiasts from across the country and beyond to explore the unexplained. […]

$249
08 September 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Oxford Greens,
97 Country Club Drive
Oxford, CT 06478 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
15 September 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hudson Public Library,
3 Washington Street
Hudson, MA 01749 United States

This program is a MUST SEE for anyone who ever plans to die! In a Cemetery Safari, Jeff Belanger takes you on a journey from the oldest burial rituals up […]

Free
22 September 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Freetown Police Station,
15 Memorial Drive
East Freetown, 02717 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
23 September 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bellingham Public Library,
100 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA 02019 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
24 September 2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Paxton Senior Center,
17 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
25 September 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hull Yacht Club,
5 Fitzpatrick Way
Hull, MA 02045 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
01 October 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stonington Free Library,
20 High Street
Stonington, CT 06378 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
03 October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Belmont Public Library,
336 Concord Ave.
Belmont, MA 02478 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
05 October 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Leominster Public Library,
30 West Street
Leominster, MA 01453 United States

New England is home to monsters, mysteries, and cryptids of all kinds: Bigfoot, Champ the lake monster, sea serpents, pukwudgies, the pamola, and the Dover Demon just to name a […]

Free
06 October 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library,
952 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
07 October 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Milford Public Library,
57 New Haven Avenue
Milford, CT 06460 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
08 October 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Charlie’s Barn,
29 S Village Road
Loudon, 03307 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 30 […]

Free
09 October 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Follen Church,
755 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 […]

Free
12 October 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Simsbury Public Library,
725 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
13 October 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Abbott Library,
11 Soonipi Circle
Sunapee, NH 03782 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
14 October 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Asa Waters Mansion,
123 Main Street
Millbury, MA 01527 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 30 […]

Free
15 October 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Conway Public Library,
15 Greenwood Ave
Conway, NH 03818 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
16 October 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Voluntown Public Library,
107 Main Street
Voluntown, CT 06384 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
17 October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dartmouth Library,
732 Dartmouth Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 30 […]

Free
19 October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Havenwood,
33 Christian Avenue
Concord, NH 03301 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
20 October 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
James A. Tuttle Library,
45 Main Street
Antrim, NH 03440 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
21 October 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fall River Public Library,
104 N Main St
Fall River, MA 02720 United States

Are talking boards (aka Ouija boards) just a game? Can people reach the other side with automatic writing, through mirror gazing, by pulling out a camera or tape recorder? Jeff […]

Free
22 October 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Warren Senior Center,
2252 Main St
West Warren, MA 01092 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 […]

Free
23 October 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Groton Public Library,
52 Newtown Rd
Groton, CT 06340 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 30 […]

Free
26 October 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Somers Public Library,
2 Vision Boulevard
Somers, CT 06071 United States

This program is a MUST SEE for anyone who ever plans to die! In a Cemetery Safari, Jeff Belanger takes you on a journey from the oldest burial rituals up […]

Free
27 October 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Elizabeth Taber Library,
8 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 […]

Free
29 October 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Franklin Historical Museum,
80 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 […]

$5
05 November 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Preservation Worcester,
61 Harvard Street
Worcester, MA 01609 United States

Back with new stories for 2026! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 […]

$18
03 December 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Charlton Public Library,
40 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507 United States

Remember the famous Christmas song which goes, “There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago…”? So what happened to the scary stories? Jeff […]

Free
10 December 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Milford Public Library,
57 New Haven Avenue
Milford, CT 06460 United States

Remember the famous Christmas song which goes, “There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago…”? So what happened to the scary stories? Jeff […]

Free
12 January 2027
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Richard Salter Storrs Library,
693 Longmeadow St
Longmeadow, MA 01106 United States

Ever want to start your own podcast, or take your existing podcast to a higher level? Jeff Belanger has been the co-host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends […]

Free
19 January 2027
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Townsend Public Library,
12 Dudley Rd
Townsend, MA 01469 United States

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly New England Legend podcast and his Emmy-nominated […]

Free
20 January 2027
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fall River Public Library,
104 N Main St
Fall River, MA 02720 United States

Ready to put a chill into the coldest winter's day? This program explores the haunts, legends, and monsters associated with winter. From frozen people to abominable snow beasts, from icy […]

Free
27 January 2027
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Simsbury Public Library,
725 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070 United States

Ready to put a chill into the coldest winter's day? This program explores the haunts, legends, and monsters associated with winter. From frozen people to abominable snow beasts, from icy […]

Free
05 February 2027
All day
Coastal Creative,
2201 1st Ave S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712 United States

Following the incredible success of their inaugural gathering, we’re excited to announce that the next Krampus America Convention will take place on February 5 & 6, 2027 in St. Petersburg, […]

$51.50 – $96.98
21 October 2027
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lawrence Library,
15 Main Street
Pepperell, MA 01463 United States

Back with new stories for 2027! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. Pulling from Jeff’s 25 […]

Free

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