The spooky decorations are out, the treats are being hoarded, costumes are being dusted off and there is a faint whisper of ghostly tales in the air! October is the perfect time to curl up with a spine-tingling (or spicy paranormal) book!
If you’re in the mood for some hair-raising chills and eerie romance, Booktopia has you covered with a selection of spooky reads that will send shivers down your spine. From murder mysteries, witchy conundrums and fang-tastic fiction (see what we did there) this list of the top 10 spooky reads is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Here are our top spooky book recommendations for Halloween 2023!
Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Roberts
Sail the high seas between worlds with this first book in a new fantasy romance series from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.
Our team has been loving this book!
My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
The Flatshare meets Twilight– a romcom you’ll want to sink your teeth straight into! This book is bonkers and full of fun and fluff! Perfect to get in the spooky season.
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
For fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic is a debut novel that explores the shields we build around our hearts to retain our own magic.
Holly by Stephen King
Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a Midwestern town. This is perfect for fans of the The Outsider!
Rouge by Mona Awad
From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother’s unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty. Can she escape her mother’s fate and find a connection that is more than skin deep?
My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight
She’s always fallen for the bad boys. But never a vampire… Sink your teeth into 2023’s most swoony rom-com. This is definitely coded for Twilight girlies!
The Night House by Jo Nesbo
From the internationally best-selling author comes a twisted, multi-layered spin on the classic horror novel for fans of Stranger Things and IT.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Bride doesn’t come out until 2024, but the anticipation is real! A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.
Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele
Here you’ll find monster-hunters fighting monsters, humanoid AIs fighting for their rights, and a young Igbo woman fighting Ajofia na Nnewi. These are just a few of the words of Out There Screaming, Jordan Peele’s anthology of all-new horror stories by Black writers.
A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand
Discover the landmark first novel ever to return to Hill House, officially authorised by the Shirley Jackson estate.
Sixty years later, Hill House is occupied again…..
As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in spine-tingling tales that will keep you awake at night. Whether you prefer classic horror, psychological thrillers, ghostly mysteries, or spicy romance with a touch of the paranormal, these top 10 spooky reads are sure to deliver the perfect dose of shivers and thrills.
So, grab your favourite blanket, and a handful of Halloween lollies, and get ready for a literary journey into the world of the macabre and unusual. Happy reading!
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Kassidy Fisher
Kass is Booktopia's resident Comms and Social Media Specialist. She spends her day scrolling TikTok, picking up the latest trends, and posting content. When she isn't on social media, you can find her on BookTok, reading the latest contemporary romance, or playing with her dog, Leia.
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