theese are some of the best ones that i’ve read so far
In this gothic tale, a young widow uncovers dark secrets in her late husband’s crumbling estate, where eerie wooden figures known as ‘silent companions’ begin to haunt her reality.
The Silent Companions: A Novel|Paperback
At the Raxter School for Girls, a mysterious illness called ‘the Tox’ has killed off the teachers and infected the students, leaving them to fend for themselves in their quarantined school.
Wilder Girls|Paperback
Nella’s dream job in publishing isn’t so stellar, as she deals with the not-so-welcoming vibes of her colleagues as the only Black staffer. But when a new Black colleague joins the … —and Nella may be in danger…
The Other Black Girl: A Novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, Paperback
Samantha Heather Mackey is a misfit at her prestigious MFA program, looking down on her ultra-rich, overly affectionate classmates who call each other “Bunny.” But when they suddenly invite her into their mysterious clique, she finds herself drawn in...
Bunny: A Novel by Mona Awad, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
This is not your typical novel. Told through multiple layers of found documents, unreliable narrators, and footnotes that spiral into madness, House of Leaves follows a young man who discovers a manuscript about a documentary that supposedly doesn’t ...
House of Leaves: The Remastered Full-Color Edition
Four strangers gather at the infamous Hill House to investigate its alleged paranormal activity. At first, the house seems merely eerie, but as their stay progresses, it becomes clear that the horrors they face may not just be supernatural but deeply...
The Haunting of Hill House: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
In the town of Derry, Maine, children are disappearing, and a group of childhood friends reunites as adults to confront the terror they once faced: an ancient, shape-shifting evil that feeds on fear and often takes the form of Pennywise the Clown. Sw...
It: A Novel by Stephen King, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
In a near-future world where speech is tightly controlled, Aria has been stripped of her voice as punishment for a crime she didn’t commit. Now, she must navigate a world where words have the power to shape reality, uncovering the dark secrets behind...
Speechless by Madeline Freeman | eBook | Barnes & Noble®
When a teenage girl disappears from an elite summer camp, a detective with her own troubled past is called in to uncover the truth. As she peels back the layers of privilege and secrecy surrounding the camp’s wealthy families, she realizes the case i...
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore, Hardcover
Narrated by Death itself, The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl in Nazi Germany who discovers the power of words and storytelling. As she steals books to share with others, she forms an unlikely friendship with a Jewish man ...
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
A mysterious circus arrives without warning, opening only at night. Within its black-and-white tents, two young magicians, Celia and Marco, are locked in a secret battle of skill and will—a competition neither of them fully understands. But as their ...
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Paperback
On a private island off the coast of Massachusetts, a wealthy and seemingly perfect family spends their summers together. But beneath the surface, secrets simmer. When Cadence, the narrator, begins piecing together the events of a tragic summer she b...
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Alex Stern, a troubled young woman with the ability to see ghosts, is recruited into Yale’s secret societies—groups that practice dark magic behind the university’s prestigious walls. As she investigates a student’s murder, she uncovers chilling trut...
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
At an elite arts college, a close-knit group of Shakespearean actors is torn apart when one of them is found dead. As the police investigate, dark secrets about their obsessive friendships and dangerous rivalries come to light. With lyrical prose and...
If We Were Villains: A Novel - M. L. Rio - Barnes & Noble
Esther Greenwood is a young woman on the verge of literary success, but as she navigates the pressures of 1950s society, she spirals into depression. The Bell Jar is a deeply personal and unsettling novel that offers an unflinching look at mental ill...
The Bell Jar (P.S. Series) by Sylvia Plath, Paperback
When Matt sees a familiar face on a crowded subway, memories of a long-lost love come rushing back. Grace was his everything in college, but life pulled them apart. Now, years later, fate has given them another chance. But is love enough to bridge th...
Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story - Barnes & Noble