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The Ultimate Halloween Library Collection 🕸️👻
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items Spooky reads for the scariest season of the year! 🧛🏽♂️😁
Starting off strong with this riveting tale of a magical competition in a mysterious circus that only appears at night 🕸️
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
A gripping horror tale set in 1950s Mexico, where a woman investigates her cousin’s mysterious illness in a decaying mansion 💀
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
One of the greatest haunted house novels of all time. Period. Classic horror about a group of people trapped in a supernatural nightmare. 🕸️
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
A charming story about two sisters who just happen to be witches, as they explore love, family and the supernatural 👻
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
A psychological thriller about a college student who is haunted by her brother’s suicide and her own family’s dark history 💀
Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella
Set in a dystopian future, this urban fantasy features clairvoyants and their struggles against a repressive regime. If you like this book, there’s an entire series to devour 🎃
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
A historical ghost story set during World War I, focusing on a woman who communicates with spirits 👻
The Uninvited by Cat Winters
A darkly humorous novel that mixes horror with a book club’s camaraderie and a vampire threat 🕸️
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
A psychological horror novel about a family vacationing in a remote cabin, confronted by apocalyptic threats 🕸️
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
A fantasy novel about a young woman who guards magical books and finds herself caught in a dangerous conspiracy 🎃
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
One of the all time creepy classics, it follows the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac, a 200-year-old vampire, as he recounts his life to a reporter. Also a movie with Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and a 12-year-old Kirsten Dunst (who won an Oscar for her perf...
Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice
Buying a Halloween gift for an 8-12 year old? Look no further. This darkly whimsical tale, from the legendary author Roald Dahl, is about a boy who discovers a group of witches planning to eliminate children. Lots of fun 🎃
The Witches by Roald Dahl
Another classic gothic horror read. Wilde’s novel centered around a young man whose portrait ages while he remains youthful, exploring themes of vanity, moral corruption and the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle 💀
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
This was a fantastic movie with Stanley Tucci but it’s also an poignant and haunting novel, narrated by a young girl who is watching over her family after her tragic death 💀
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Often considered the first science fiction novel, this story follows Victor Frankenstein, who creates a living being from dead tissue, leading to tragic consequences and deep philosophical questions about creation and responsibility 👻
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
A retelling of Norse mythology from the perspective of a witch who must navigate love and loss 💀
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
This iconic novel introduces Count Dracula as he embarks on his journey from Transylvania to England, weaving a tale of seduction, horror and the battle between good and evil 🎃
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Initially self-published, this reimagining of Dracula’s brides, by S T Gibson, tells the story of Constanta, who reflects on her life and the manipulative love of her husband, Dracula. The novel weaves themes of love, power, and revenge in a dark, at...
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
A lush YA read. Set in 19th-century New Orleans, this novel follows a young woman who becomes entangled in a world of vampires and dark secrets. It combines a rich historical setting with romance and supernatural intrigue 🕸️
The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh
A chilling ghost story about a governess who becomes convinced that the estate where she works is haunted, leading to ambiguous horrors that question the nature of reality and perception 👻
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
A novella about a young woman who becomes entangled with a mysterious female vampire, offering an early exploration of female sexuality and the supernatural 🧛🏽♂️
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
A blend of fantasy and romance, this novel, from the author of The Black Bird Oracle, follows a witch and a vampire who uncover a long-lost manuscript 🕸️
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
One of the greatest horror writers of all time! The Shining is a psychological horror novel about a family staying in an isolated hotel with a dark past, exploring themes of madness and supernatural terror 💀
The Shining by Stephen King
A beautifully crafted tale by the master of his craft, Ray Bradbury’s book follows a group of children on a journey through time and space to save their friend, celebrating the spirit of Halloween and the history of its traditions 🎃
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
Let’s end on a modern classic. Although, unbelievably, this book is now 20 years old! In the first book of Stephenie Meyer’s captivating series, we are introduced to Bella Swan, a teenage girl who moves to the small, rain-soaked town of Forks, Washin...
The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer