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I love reading so-called "scary books" for Halloween. Granted, I don't go in for horror and gore, but I do just really enjoy books that have a little creep factor. I hope you find something to warm your Halloween spirit on this list.
1. The Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling -- Somehow these books can put me in the mood for both Halloween and Christmas. Absolutely love them.
2. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova -- I read this one on Halloween night last year because my husband was away on a dental school interview, and it was creepy in the best possible way. It was also so intelligent -- I felt like I was learning about history while I read it. Definitely a good read for Halloween.
3. The Forest of Hands and Teeth books by Carrie Ryan -- These books seriously creeped me out. The trilogy has three books and each has a slightly different feel. I loved them all -- definitely my favorite zombie books.
4. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh -- Something about this book completely swept me up, and the little details of the dreamworld are so haunting and captivating. Now I live in a place that has a lot of crows, and it always reminds me of the beginning of this book.
5. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield -- This book is the perfect autumn read. While I read it after Halloween, I think it would be even better to read during October (with a big cup of pumpkin tea).
6. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern -- Just do it. You'll see why.
7. Dracula by Bram Stoker -- I just finished this one and it was wonderful and chilling in all the best ways. Definitely a good read for Halloween.
8. Short stories by Edgar Allan Poe -- I hadn't read any of these in a while, and I stumbled upon them again this year. They are way more disturbing than I remember.
9. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte -- I've never read this during October, but I think the Gothic atmosphere would be perfect to get someone in the mood for Halloween.
10. Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier -- Same story here -- just an eerie, ghostly setting that would be great in October.
What books do you love to read this time of year? I am definitely always looking for more to add to my list.
Oh, I love me some Edgar Allen Poe this time of year! I recently reread Rebecca and you are right it is a great halloween read. Have a happy halloween. kaye—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteThanks, you too! It sounds like you have had some great Halloween reads this year.
DeleteYour list has some great titles. I totally agree with The Night Circus and Harry Potter!
ReplyDeleteYou can see my Top Ten here.
One of my favorite things about those two is that neither of them scare me per se, they just really set the mood. :)
DeleteRebecca keeps popping up on lists...it's going to have to be the next book I read!
ReplyDeleteIt's really a good one! It's actually my sister's favorite book of all time.
DeleteGreat list!! Five of these made it on to my list as well. (Six if you count the honorable mention I gave to the Harry Potter series.) I've been hearing a lot of good things about those Carrie Ryan books. Perhaps I'll put them on my R.I.P. list for next year.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike, haha. The Carrie Ryan books are really fun to read (and definitely a little scary too) -- I hope you get teh chance to read them.
DeleteGreat list! I didn't think of Jane Eyre, but that would be a good October read.
ReplyDeleteI wish that I had first read it in October because it is so atmospheric. Maybe I'll watch the movie one of these days. :)
DeleteGreat list! The Thirteenth Tale is the ultimate creepy read and it's great for book lovers. I can't wait to finish up Dracula and share!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see your thoughts on it! And I agree -- The Thirteenth Tale is perfect in both ways. :)
DeleteI really need to get to The Night Circus and Nevermore!
ReplyDeleteYes yes you do!
DeleteYeessss The Historian! Such a good book, but I haven't read it in ages. I should re-read it soon. OR they should turn it into a movie, cause I bet that would be awesome.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I want to reread it too. Especially because I hadn't read Dracula before reading it the first time.
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