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My Best Halloween Reads!
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items I’ve read every book here and can’t wait to gift them to people I love this 2025 Halloween season. From the spine-tingling chills of Salem’s Lot to the fun and charm of Bo the Bat for kids, and those amazing pop-up books that bring stories to life, t...
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This is hands down one of my favorite Halloween reads. Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot is a timeless vampire story where suspense and small-town eerie vibes come alive. It’s the perfect mix of classic horror and chilling storytelling that keeps you hooked...
'Salem's Lot
I love how Bo the Bat makes learning about bats fun and relatable for kids. This book is a seasonal bestseller for good reason. It’s playful, educational, and perfect for kids to get into the Halloween spirit without being too scary. I always keep a ...
Bo the Bat (Learn and Love Series)
This pop-up book is an absolute joy. Jan Pienkowski’s Haunted House Pop-Up is full of surprises with flaps and 3D effects that create a magical Halloween feel. I’ve gifted it to adults and kids alike and it never fails to delight. If interactive and ...
Haunted House: Pienkowski, Jan
Simple, bright, and irresistibly fun for toddlers. This book is a quick Halloween win. Roger Priddy’s Pop-Up Surprise Haunted House brings spooky fun in a kid-friendly way, making it a great gift for young children. I love how it captures their atten...
Pop-up Surprise Haunted House: Spooky Book
This board book is a personal staple for little hands during Halloween. The felt flaps and vibrant illustrations in Where’s the Witch? make reading an engaging adventure for toddlers. I appreciate how it combines durability with fun and always adds a...
Where's the Witch? Interactive Sensory Book
If you want something nostalgic with a quirky twist, this is it. Elvira’s First Book of Monsters glows in the dark and brings classic monsters to life with a fun, cheeky vibe. It’s a unique Halloween gift that kids love and adults appreciate for its ...
Elvira's First Book of Monsters
This one’s a recent discovery and I can’t stop talking about it. The Haunting of Hollow Creek blends Appalachian mystery with real psychological thrills. It’s perfect if you like modern horror that’s deep, suspenseful, and haunting in all the right w...
The Haunting of Hollow Creek: The House That Remembers
I appreciate how The Witch’s Last Spell weaves historical witchcraft with gothic drama. It’s atmospheric and rich, ideal for anyone who loves stories that are dark and character-driven. I plan to reread this for its detailed world-building and slow-b...
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This one has become my go-to October read. The Ex Hex is a light, funny witch romance that perfectly blends humor, magic, and a touch of mystery. It captures that playful Halloween vibe without the heavy scares. Every Halloween season this book surge...
The Ex Hex (The Ex Hex, #1) by Erin Sterling
A true classic in witch fiction, Practical Magic feels like a comforting, timeless embrace. I love the sister bond and bittersweet magic that runs through its pages. It’s a story that hits steady traffic all year because it’s about family, love, and ...
Practical Magic #1 - Alice Hoffman
What a read! I was pulled into this novel’s perfect mix of historical fiction and fierce magic. Set in a world where witches and suffragettes collide, it’s a favorite among dark academia fans like me for its lyrical prose and powerful themes of resis...
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
This book gives me serious gothic chills every time. The atmosphere is so thick with eerie tension it’s like The Haunting of Hill House’s dark cousin. I find myself drawn to its unsettling characters and mysterious mood that stick long after the last...
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Youth meets ghostly romance in Belladonna, a YA fantasy I can’t stop recommending on TikTok. It’s got that perfect blend of moody romance and supernatural mystery that hooks readers fast. If you’re into lush fantasy worlds with deep emotional stakes,...
Belladonna #1 - Adalyn Grace
House of Hollow is the modern dark fairy tale that nails the “autumn aesthetic” for me. I keep coming back for its rich, atmospheric storytelling and creepy magical mystery. It’s a seamless mix of realism and fairy tale magic, the kind you want to lo...
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
Seasonal magic, weather-based powers, and real connections with nature make The Nature of Witches stand out. For readers who love eco-fantasy and stories where the environment plays a key role, it’s a fresh, beautiful take on witch lore that feels in...
The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin