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Spooky Books for Spooky Season

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I have a love for every type of literature out there but spooky and scary books will always be one of my top favorites. There’s something about laying in bed and being scared out of your mind but still not being able to put the book down. These are a...
 
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This is the novel the Netflix series was based on. It is unbelievably spooky. Perfect for a good scare.
The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson
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This is a book with a lot of terrifying twists and turns. The drawings in the book made everything seem more real and scary.
Hidden Picture Jason Rekulak
 
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This is definitely scary. It has some scary moments. The storyline is “chef’s kiss”. I really enjoyed this one.
The Haunting of Ashburn House Darcy Coates
 
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This is definitely a psychological thriller. So many twists and turns. Definitely one of my top favorites.
The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides
 
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This is a highly disturbing yet intriguing. I would say there’s definitely a trigger warning with this one. (See the plot). It’s a disturbing book but so well written.
The Butterfly Garden Dot Hutchison
 
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If you know anything about Stephen King you know he does horror well. This dance between good and evil is insane.
The Stand Stephen King
 
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This is a collection of 12 deeply dark stories. They’re mysterious, terrifying and intense. I really enjoyed these. I enjoyed how dark and mysterious they were.
You Like it Darker Stephen King
 
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This is a suspenseful, emotional rollercoaster. It is deep and mysterious but holds painful secrets that eventually get revealed.
The Good Daughter Karin Slaughter
 
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Do you love vampires? Will you love the ones in this book? Probably not. Overall, this is a classic and I always enjoy reading this one.
Salem’s Lot Stephen King
 
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This is a mysterious thriller. The supernatural is coming hard in this novel. There is also a movie based off of this book.
Suicide Forest Jeremy Bates
 
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A man whispering outside my window? Nope. This is an extremely suspenseful and dark book.
The Whisper Man Alex North
 
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This is a fight for survival. Super suspenseful and definitely spooky. This definitely makes your imagination run wild.
The Island Natasha Preston
 
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Gotta love a zombie thriller. This is perfect for anyone who loves apocalyptic zombie lore. It’s suspenseful and really fun to read.
Rust-Colored Rain Otto Schafer
 
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Yeah, this one’s scary. Demons and occult? Nope. But as someone who loves to be scared this is a good read.
Seed Ania Ahlborn
 
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This is such a suspenseful and interesting book. It involves so many dynamic variables. You should definitely read this.
Dollhouse John Hunt
 
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This is a work of art. The images, the story, truly beautifully done. The story is very dark and mysterious.
The Ressurrectionist: Lost Work of Dr. Black
 
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This is such a classic ghost thriller. The story is so well written. I really enjoyed reading this.
The Sun Down Motel Simone St. James
 
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Okay. This. This is the thriller of thrillers. It’s suspenseful and mysterious. Survivors go missing. Are they being hunted?
The Final Girl Support Group Grady Hendrix
 
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This is a deep dive into the darkness. This is dark and extremely captivating. I had a hard time putting this one down.
The Year of the Witching Alexis Henderson
 
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This is dark and so intense. There’s so much to take in. It is a thrilling read that you will really enjoy.
Don’t Look Back Ben Cheetham