While most of these books might keep you up at night, there are a few that the horror-averse might prefer, too. You could also light a bonfire and gather friends to read ghost stories, such as the collection of Edgar Allan Poe's scariest work. Put on a playlist of spooky Halloween songs and turn the lights down low (but not too low-you're reading after all!). Some horror books, like Mary Shelley's seminal Frankenstein, feature supernatural elements, but other excellent reads (think Alfred Hitchcock) are strictly, terrifyingly human.
He gave me Helter Skelter, Vincent Bugliosi's account of the Manson Family murders. Or, take a look at modern witch tales like The Once and Future Witches that will keep you spellbound (pun intended!).Īnd when you have that all set and done, you might as well go even further to set the mood. When I was a kid, my best friend didn't read fiction, and I rarely read nonfiction, so we made a pact to exchange books we each thought the other would like. For those who love any and everything to do with supernatural happenings, there are haunted house stories to read like The Haunting of Hill House. So this year, we want to give you the same thrill, but with some Halloween books instead, many of which inspired your favorite Halloween movies! Just about any Stephen King novel will fit the bill, as well as classics like Frankenstein or Dracula. Paranormal Activity, The Shining, and The Conjuring have all haunted audiences for decades. message 1: by Tyler (new) 01:59PM Hi, Im new to the genre and really want something that will scare the corn outta my crap reply flag message 2: by John (new) 08:17PM I recommend most books by Stephen King, but primarily: It, The Stand, Misery, and ‘Salem’s Lot.
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931 intrepid souls took the survey, sharing 507 unique titles (see the full data set here). We know it’s tough to choose, so we allowed each reader to choose up to three books. Lexicon Valley Graham Greene’s Vocabulary of Light and Dark Makes This the Scariest Short Story You’ve Never Read By John Kelly Oct 20, 201510:01 AM British writer Graham Greene at his home. From classic scary books, like Stephen King's Pet Sematary, to new 2021 horror novel releases, like the critically acclaimed The Bone Fire and What Big Teeth, there's something on this list to terrify you (and maybe wish you hadn't read it).Horror fans can't get enough of scary movies, especially on Halloween. The hot weather has had us in the mood for chilling thrills, so in our latest reader poll, we asked about the scariest books you’ve ever read. In other words, you don't need to wait until the scariest season of the year rolls around in order to enjoy these psychological horror novels and horrifying thrillers. Yes, these horror novels are a perfect way to celebrate Halloween in October, but what makes these terrifying reads truly bone-chilling is that they'll spook you no matter what time of year you're reading them. But for those horror buffs out there who fancy a read that will leave them seriously terrified (and perhaps unable to sleep) there are some truly scary books out there that will get your spine tingling and your heart pounding. From fun beach reads to inspiring book club essentials to teen-friendly YA novels, there's no shortage of fantastic books to spend a nice relaxing evening with, getting lost in a make-believe world.
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