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Books to Prepare for Spooky Season
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items These are a few or the books Ive enjoyed that are preparation for the spooky season. There's something for everyone in here regardless of your age or the level of scare you like. Im not too big into scary so these will ne more on the spooky side.
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Childrens
Middle grade
Young adult
Adult
Childrens
These are childrens spooky books. These books aren't too scary and great for younger audiences.
The Zombees is a delightful tale that is great for those of you who enjoy reading spooky tales year-round. Children ages 4 and up will enjoy this spooky tale as creatures that they weren’t aware existed come to life in the vibrant illustrations inclu...
The Zombees by Colón, Justin, Quarles, Kaly
Little Ghost Needs a Friend is a fun story for children ages 4 and up to show them ways to make friends with others. This is a great book to read during the fall season leading up to Halloween. Adults will also enjoy the cute images included througho...
Little Ghost Makes a Friend | Book by Maggie Edkins Willis
Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books is a great way to show children that there is a book for everyone, and you may not have found it yet. This book is great for children ages 3 and up who will enjoy seeing the different Halloween characters they may b...
Griselda Snook's Spectacular Books
Creepy Sheepy is a fun and spooky addition to the sleepy sheepy series as it explores being unique through a Halloween theme. Children ages 3 and up will enjoy listening as Sleepy Sheepy prepares for Halloween and learns the importance of being uniqu...
Creepy Sheepy (Sleepy Sheepy) by Cummins
Middle grade
These books are great for children ages 8 and up. These books get a little spookier than the childrens book but not that bad.
Nightmare Hunter #1 is a chilling and entertaining start to a series that leaves you wanting more. Children ages 8 and up will find great joy in watching as the creatures from their nightmares get obliterated as Maxwell gets to the root of children’s...
Nightmare Hunter #1: Graphic Novel
Stinetinglers 3 is great for children ages 8 and up who enjoy Stine’s other books such as Goosebumps and Fear Street. These stories are sure to capture your attention and keep you up at night thinking about them long after you’ve closed the book. Adu...
Stinetinglers 3: More Chilling Stories by R.L. Stine
The Faerie Isle is a beautifully eerie collection blending folklore, storytelling, and haunting artwork into a must have book for those who enjoy mythology and the supernatural. This is a perfect book for those who love fae with its chilling imagery ...
The Faerie Isle: Ireland's Forgotten Folklore
Killer Harvest is a spooky read that children ages 9 and up will enjoy. This book is a great introduction to the horror genre for a younger audience and perfect for children ready to delve into something a little scarier.
Killer Harvest - Kindle edition by Krovatin
Young adult
These books are for older kids starting at age 13. These get a little scary if you're worried about that though a lot of these are more spooky than scary.
Of Earthly Delights is a thrilling read that fans of the Mary Shelley Club or The Honeys will enjoy. This book is perfect for those of you who enjoy psychological thrillers and books that have you guessing what comes next the whole time. If you are s...
Of Earthly Delights by Goldy Moldavsky
Till Death is a chilling vampire book that tackles important topics such as death, queerness through the years, family, and friends. This book has a romantic plot that ties everything together and explains many of the character’s actions, but it isn’...
Till Death (Fear) by Kellan McDaniel
The Haunting Between Us is a spooky and intriguing read filled with queer joy throughout every page. Young adults ages 13 and up will enjoy trying to see if Hugo and Cameron are able to solve the mystery of this haunted house or if the house defeats ...
The Haunting Between Us by Paul Michael Winters
This is the type of book that I would constantly read prior to the pandemic and then I had to take a break from this genre because it felt too real. At this point in time I love getting the chance to read this type of book and find the joy in those m...
Together in a Broken World by Paul Michael Winters
Adult
Now these are a variety of fear levels. I like horror but dont get to read much because I like to immerse myself in the story so it takes a while to read.
How We End is a thrilling and suspenseful journey through a zombie apocalypse and just what people are willing to do to survive. This book is perfect for readers who enjoyed I am Legend or The Walking Dead, just be prepared for these zombies to be di...
How We End: Zombie Post-Apocalyptic Adventure