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Books for the October mood - from spooky to gothic to cozy fall feelings
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My recommendations for getting into the fall and spooky season via great reads. I highly recommend all of these books for any mood that you are in from cozy fall reading to need a nightlight to sleep after reading that.
 
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Witchy and spooky. A great Halloween read!
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom, Paperback
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Ghosts and a mystery...what more could you want?
The Sun Down Motel|Paperback
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I had a hard time reading this one at night. It's so creepy!
We Used to Live Here: A Novel|BN Exclusive
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Creepy and atmospheric. This one actually made me cold while reading it!
Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel|Paperback
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This is a great read to ease into the spooky season.
Breakneck Bay|Paperback
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When you need some slight fantasy, romance, and creepiness to ease into the season. One of my favorite reads this year!
The Exorcism of Faeries: A Dark Academia Romance|Paperback
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Gothic fantasy that is a perfect fall/October read!
Anathema (Deluxe Edition)|Special
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This book just feels very fall to me. I can practically smell apple picking when I read it!
Garden Spells: A Novel|Paperback
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A classic for fall! You can't go wrong with Practical Magic!
Practical Magic (25th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
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This Carrie retelling is excellent and I can only read it in October.
The Weight of Blood|Paperback
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OK hear me out... Fall is the BEST time to read the Twilight Saga. It should be a fall tradition!
The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection (Boxed Set)|Hardcover
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Gothic romance with creepy crawlies
Nocticadia: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance:|Hardcover
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On Dark Window and the sequel Two Twisted Crowns have immaculate gothic fall vibes and are just two of the best books I've read this year!
The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set|Paperback
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A gothic fantasy with perfect fall/October vibes and excellent writing.
Starling House (A Reese's Book Club Pick)|BN Exclusive
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Actually funny and cute witchy romance. Like a beach read for October.
Witch Please|Paperback
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