If you like your fall reading a little spooky, come look through these with me! I've gathered ghost stories, gothic favorites, thrillers and darker horror from my reading guide. Some I've read, and some are still on my TBR. Which one would you pick f...
Through the Midnight Door by Katrina Monroe has such a spooky title! Have you read this one? I'd love to hear how scary you found it, but save the spoilers for later.
Through the Midnight Door
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak is one of the picks in my spooky reading guide. If you've read it, tell me whether you'd recommend it for a fall reading night. No spoilers, please!
Hidden Pictures: A Novel
I've included several Gillian Flynn books here, including The Grownup. If you're choosing between this one and Gone Girl, Sharp Objects or Dark Places, which would you pick first?
The Grownup
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.
Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden.
The Warm Hands of Ghosts: A Novel
The Knocking by Laura Lee Bahr.
The Knocking: A Novel
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is here for anyone browsing the classics. I've included Wuthering Heights, too, if you want a couple of older titles on your fall reading list.
Jane Eyre
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is another classic in the mix. Would you pick this one or Jane Eyre for a fall reading night? I'd love to hear your choice.
Wuthering Heights
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray is the first book in the Gemma Doyle trilogy. If you like starting at the beginning of a series, this is the one to look at.
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle Trilogy #1)
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman.
The Invisible Hour: A Novel
The Cloisters by Katy Hays.
The Cloisters: A Novel
The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith is book seven in the Cormoran Strike series. Check where you are in the series before picking this one up. I don't want you accidentally starting seven books in!
The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike Series #7)
This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti.
This Present Darkness: A Novel
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.
Twilight
My Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking.
My Blood Approves: Updated Edition
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.
Shiver
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton.
Hollow Kingdom
Feral Creatures by Kira Jane Buxton.
Feral Creatures
The Troop by Nick Cutter.
The Troop
The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
The Road
Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty starts the Serafina series. This is the first book, which makes finding where to begin a little easier.
Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina Series #1)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling is book two. If you're shopping for someone who's just starting the series, check that they have the first one already.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter Series Book #2)
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket.
The Bad Beginning
The Push by Ashley Audrain.
The Push
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver.
We Need to Talk about Kevin
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris.
Behind Closed Doors
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson.
Before I Go to Sleep
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
The Silent Patient
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn.
Sharp Objects: A Novel
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn.
Dark Places
In the Woods by Tana French is the first book in the Dublin Murder Squad series. If you're in the mood to start a series, here's one place to begin.
In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad Series #1)
The Taken Ones by Jess Lourey.
The Taken Ones: A Novel
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead.
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour: A Novel
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse.
The Sanatorium (Reese's Book Club)
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.
The Housemaid
This listing is the 40th anniversary edition of Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews. Check the edition and format at Barnes & Noble before ordering, especially if you're buying it as a gift.
Flowers in the Attic: 40th Anniversary Edition
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark.
The Ghostwriter: A Novel
Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin.
Night Will Find You: A Novel
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is on the list along with several of her other books. Have you read more than one? I'd love to know which one you'd recommend first.
Gone Girl
The Reaping by Jess Lourey.
The Reaping
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.
The Girl on the Train
All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan.
All the Little Raindrops: A Novel
The Hot Zone by Richard Preston.
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
Breaking Free by Rachel Jeffs.
Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS Cult, and My Father, Warren Jeffs
The Shining by Stephen King.
The Shining
Pet Sematary by Stephen King is one of several Stephen King titles I've included here. If you were choosing just one for spooky season, would this be your pick?
Pet Sematary
Misery by Stephen King.
Misery: A Novel
Carrie by Stephen King.
Carrie
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King.
'Salem's Lot
The Stand by Stephen King.
The Stand
The Outsider by Stephen King.
The Outsider
Bag of Bones by Stephen King.
Bag of Bones
Werewolf Skin by R.L. Stine is part of Goosebumps. If you're choosing for a younger reader, check the age guidance and description before deciding how spooky you want to go.
Werewolf Skin (Goosebumps)
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the first book in the Blood and Ash series. This link is for a special edition, so have a look at the format and edition before ordering.
From Blood and Ash (Special Edition) (Blood and Ash Series #1)
No One Will Believe You by Elle Owens is another title from my spooky reading guide. Check the release date and availability at Barnes & Noble before ordering, since this listing was marked as a preorder when it was added.
No One Will Believe You
Before I Disappear by Cate Quinn.
Before I Disappear: A Novel
The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher.
The Twisted Ones
Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz.
Fear Nothing: A Novel
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.
A Monster Calls
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune.
Under the Whispering Door
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall.
What Lies in the Woods: A Novel
My Murder by Katie Williams.
My Murder: A Novel
You Shouldn't Be Here by Lauren Thoman.
You Shouldn't Be Here: A Novel
The Servants of Twilight is by Dean Koontz and was originally published under the name Leigh Nichols. That name difference can be a little confusing when you're looking for the book!
The Servants of Twilight
This listing is for the deluxe edition of The Witch by Freida McFadden. If you collect particular editions, take a look at the details at Barnes & Noble before choosing this one.
