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Spooky Season Book Recommendations
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items In my house, spooky season starts mid- August, right along with my birthday and the opening of Spirit Halloween. I was gifted 12 new books for my birthday, and I'm sure I'll grab more throughout the season.
If you're the kind of woman who loves to ...
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Great Books I've Read, You Should Too!
My Spooky Season TBR Pile!
Spooky Accessories for Book Lovers
Great Books I've Read, You Should Too!
This is a list of books I've enjoyed that I find perfect for spooky season, or any time you want a great book to curl up with. I've listened to several of these as audio books while I cleaned, crafted, or rested. Sometimes I don't feel well enough to...
I know. This isn't a horror recommendation. Why is it on a spooky season book list?
Because there are Gargoyles and other monsters in this book and sometimes you need to give your brain a rest from the suspense.
Getting it on with Gargoyles has go...
Getting it on With Gargoyles
This American gothic folk horror novel was an enjoyable read, although I did struggle with some of the religious scenes. If you've got any religious trauma you should beware, or possibly skip this if you've got too much. The setting is in colonial Ne...
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
This creepy little novella will sneak its way into your spooky season reads in the best way. If you like sapphic romance, country living, farmer's markets, with a dark twist, this is the book for you. At only 200 pages you can devour this book in one...
Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson
"Nearly everyone died the first night they came...
Two years ago, monstrous brings tore through Britain, leaving few survivors. Now Sara and her family live on the run, relying on scraps of folklore and fading pagan rituals to stay safe from the eld...
We Call Them Witches by India-Rose Bower
Mexican Gothic is set in the 1950s. Noemí is a glamorous socialite, a debutante, searching for her future husband among the eligible bachelors in Mexico City, and repeatedly annoying her father with her choice of unsuitable companions.
Without warni...
Mexican Gothic - Moreno-Garcia, Silvia: Books
"In the heart of Lynoria lies Calami, a prestigious witching school where magic reigns supreme. But beneath the glamour and power, a centuries-old curse looms, waiting to be unleashed.
Sisters Arabella and Seren Marudas are low-born witches thrust i...
Of Blood and Magic (The Threads That Bind, #1)
Gothikana is a bit of a slow start, but the story that unfolds is worth the world building at the beginning. Corvina Clemm accepts an admission letter from a mysterious school called Verenmore University. She was taught to believe in signs by her mot...
Gothikana: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance - Books
This is a cozy autumnal read that you can finish in a day or two while you're tucked under a fluffy blanket with a nice cup of homemade hot chocolate.
I enjoyed the use of paganism and mythology to create some of the world in this story. It's set i...
Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn Fisher
"A terrible family curse threatens four generations of women in a spellbinding novel of haunting secrets, magic, and healing by the Edgar Award–nominated author of The Taken Ones."
Who doesn't love a good witchy read for spooky season? I went with t...
The Blackthorn Women: A Novel - Jess Lourey
Hoa hoa hoa hoa hoa season is an integral part of spooky season in my house. My niece loved these books as a teenager and she convinced me to read them. I found them on clearance when a local bookstore closed in the early 2000s and of course I own th...
The Twilight Saga Complete Collection
Ruby, book one in the Landry series by V.C. Andrews is a book full of trigger warnings. It isn't inherently spooky, but it takes place in the bayou country of southern Louisiana. If you've ever been to that area of the state you know how creepy it ca...
Ruby
My Spooky Season TBR Pile!
This is a collection of books on my endless TBR! I am always adding books to that list like any book lover does. In this particular list you'll only find the books I feel are best for spooky season of course. If you read one be sure to let me know yo...
A woman returns to the mysterious lodge in the woods where she once worked, and to the inscrutable creature that bound her there, in this haunting Appalachian gothic horror from singular voice Jen Julian. Perfect for fans of Alix E. Harrow and T. Kin...
The Winter Folk by Jen Julian
Samhain sweeps magic into Gracie’s cosy Irish hometown, and with it the boy who broke her heart ten years ago…
Sunny librarian Gracie isn’t looking for love. After dumping her cheating ex, she’s living the life she’s always dreamed of as a small-tow...
Always Be My Pumpkin (Oakwood Village)
"A reclusive young woman moves into what seems like the perfect apartment and is obsessively drawn to her mysterious neighbour, who keeps a lush garden and is hiding a deadly secret… Eat the Ones You Love meets Wilder Girls in this sensual, sapphic, ...
Monstera by Delilah S. Dawson
"Salem Salazar is fascinated with death. The black sheep of her scandal-ridden, wealthy family, she arrives at Mortimer University as a legacy on the hunt for answers about what happened to her perfect, older sister. There, she discovers that her sis...
Enigma by RuNyx
A darkly enchanting fantasy debut about love and power, autonomy, and consent.
An Instant USA Today & National Indie Bestseller | Named a Best Book of March 2026 by Barnes & Noble and Apple and A Goodreads Most Popular Horror Novel of 2026 (...
Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell
"Inspired by the tale of Bluebeard, A Dark and Wild Wood is the lush and atmospheric story of a maiden with dark magic who becomes the apprentice to Lord Death—for a price.
Ever since she was a child, Salomé has been plagued by visions of spirits an...
A Dark and Wild Wood by Sarah Nicole Lemon
"DELUXE EDITION―a beautiful hardcover edition featuring sprayed edges, a designed case stamp, and fully illustrated color endpapers.
From New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake comes a tantalizing story of power, seduction, and the omens you...
Dreamland by Olivie Blake
"Banished beyond the dreaded Witch Knell, Maevyth Bronwick stumbles into a cursed realm―and into an immortal assassin sworn to keep her hidden…or kill her.
With her blood tied to a sleeping evil and his to a dark prophecy, their fates are bound by s...
Anathema (The Eating Woods, #1) by Keri Lake
"Clara Wagner has always known that monsters are real, and the worst of them is Prince Raleigh of Rostenburg. But when he decides it’s time to marry, Clara inadvertently finds herself at the center of his attention.
Forced to accept Raleigh’s propos...
Vow of Eternal Night by Lily Crozier
Spooky Accessories for Book Lovers
Tis the season to be spooky and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than with the perfect bookmark for every book?
If you're a book lover you need the perfect way to accessorize each book you read to keep it fun and festive in autu...
Witch Finger Brass Bookmark
Feeling a little stabby? This butcher knife bookmark is perfect for your next psychological thriller. I can't think of a better way to mark my pages.
Butcher Knife Shapmark Bookmark
Oh my goodness!!! This ghost & kitty bookmark is the cutest. This is great for a nice autumnal romance book. Pumpkin Spice anyone?
Ghost & Cat Bookmark
Every vampire lover needs a Dracula bookmark for their vampire books. I am no exception.
Dracula Laser Cut Bookmark
I like to write my favorite quotes down and hang them up where I can reread them from time to time. This little notepad is perfect for spooky quotes from spooky books!
Bat Halloween Memo Pad
I like to decorate my reading journal with cute stickers. These glitter ghosts are adorable and perfect for spooky books.
Ghost Glitter Stickers
Grab this cute Halloween themed sticker book to decorate your reading journal during October.
Halloween Sticker Book
If you really love to decorate your reading journal, grab this festive Halloween themed junk journal kit! You can make page after page of spooky goodness to track your favorite reads.
Classic Halloween: Large Junk Journal Kit
Where are all the Supernatural fans at?! Look at this beautiful hardcover journal I found at Barnes & Noble. It's perfect for recording every spooky thought you have this season.
Supernatural: Join the Hunt Hardcover Journal
I live in the south and although I long for crisp autumn air in October, I rarely get to experience it. It's usually hot and humid. Boo. So instead of warm fall drinks, I stick with iced varieties. This tumbler is super cute and ready to keep my swee...
Corkcicle x Rifle Halloween Cold Cup
Look at how stinking cute these little paper houses are! They are perfect for decorating your reading area to get you in the spookiest of moods!
Haunted House Decor Kit
Holy moly can you believe how beautiful this Handmade bookmark is?! 😍 I found this beauty on Instagram as i was doom scrolling and I ran to my list to add this beauty. The shop is on Etsy. The IG is linked. She offers so many other gorgeous pieces o...
Handmade Stained Glass Inspired Gothic Raven Foil Bookmark
Her Instagram drew me in and now I'm hooked on her Etsy shop! There are so many gorgeous options for spooky season accessories. Look at this amazing waterproof cat skeleton sticker! I'm in love!
Skelly Cat Metallic Waterproof Sticker
I love a physical copy of my favorite books, but sometimes using my Kindle is the most friendly option to my wallet. I discovered this amazing artist on Instagram and feel in love with her Etsy shop. I am all about decorating my Kindle to suit my moo...
Stained Glass Inspired Raven Handmade Kindle Clear Case Insert