Gardner’s Used Books & Comics 2018

Gardner’s Used Books & Music, nestled in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a rich history that has endeared it to locals and visitors alike. Founded in 1990, Gardner’s started as a small used bookstore and grew into a sprawling haven for book, music, and movie enthusiasts, boasting over 23,000 square feet of media-filled shelves. Known as Oklahoma’s largest independent used bookstore, Gardner’s quickly became a beloved community fixture, drawing in customers with its vast selection of secondhand treasures and unique, eclectic atmosphere.

However, Gardner’s is also known for more than just its impressive collection—it has a reputation as one of Tulsa’s haunted spots. Numerous patrons and employees have reported eerie experiences over the years. Some have claimed to feel cold spots, see shadowy figures between the shelves, or hear disembodied whispers. Stories even circulate about books falling from shelves on their own or feeling a strange presence when browsing certain aisles. These paranormal claims have only added to Gardner’s allure, making it a popular stop for ghost hunters and curious readers alike. Whether it’s the energy of decades-old books or something more mysterious, Gardner’s continues to enchant as a Tulsa landmark with a spine-chilling twist.

EVPs

Breath

We left a recorder in the kitchen area for a while and caught a female breath or sharp inhale

"Shut the f*ck up, for Ed, I did"

A “Class A” Evp, meaning it’s very clear and you can hear exactly what it was saying. This was also caught in the kitchen area when Rolando and another investigator entered in the area. We believe it is a woman saying “shut the f*ck up for Ed, I did”.

"Come say hi"

We captured this in the children’s area. It’s faint but you can hear a woman’s voice say “come say hi”

Female laughing

We left a recorder running in the children’s area for a while and a woman’s laugh is heard in the middle of the clip.

"Flavorton" (unknown)

During an EVP session in the children’s area, a response to the question is “flavorton”. We are not sure what this means.

Girl sad crying

Another one in the children’s area, it sounds like a young girl crying

"Gotcha" mocking

Caught in the cafe area. At the end of the clip you can hear a male voice mock our investigator after she says “gotcha”

Humming

Back in the children’s area. You can hear a child humming.

"Poop stain"

A rather weird EVP… We think it says Poop stain, and yes, it was caught by the bathroom area

"Spirit"

Audible manifestation, our investigators heard this when it happened. It sounds like a male voice saying “spirit”. Caught in the bookcase area behind the cafe.

"I'm God"

A male voice caught in the children’s area. Sounds like it’s whispering “I'm God”. No one was in the room at the time.

"What is that?"

Chidren’’s area was really active for EVPs. Our walkie talkies went off. At the end of the clip you can hear a faint male whisper “What is that”? No one was in the room at the time.

"Oh shit f*ck"

A direct reply to our investigator asking a question. Maybe it didn’t want us to know we were there.

Female moan

Rolando was alone at base watching the DVR cameras. He heard a woman moan and said out loud “what was that”? After further investigation we learned that base was set up right next to the adult section. Maybe the ghost was… busy…

"You know you want it"

At the end of the night while we were packing up, a male voice saying “you know you want it” can be heard on the recorder.

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