It is a time-honored tradition here at Chickpeameatball for me to provide a Halloween-inspired TBR (aka “to be read”) October reading list. And I am nothing without my spooky-season traditions. However, this year, I am adding a new spin. Rather than only listing the books I want to read in October, I am also listing 5 books I have read and have received the 100% Ali stamp of approval for your perfect Halloween reading. I hope you enjoy this years October reading list, and find something to add to yours.
The Fall Booklists of the past:
- 11 Hauntingly Good Reads for Leafy Days & Eerie Nights: Your Ultimate Fall Booklist
- 15 Books to Cozy Up To This Autumn
- 15 Novels for Your Fall Reading List
- Here’s What We’re Readin’ for Spooky Season
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My October TBR
1 | October, October by Katya Balen
2 | The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror
3 | A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
4 | The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
5 | House of Cotton by Monica Brashears
October Reads for your Halloween
The Southern Bookclub’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
First-off, I love the cover art. Second, Grady Hendrix is his own brand of scary storyteller (and I’m more than here for it). In this (sometimes) campy, Southern charm-induced horror, you’ll find a well-suited mix of gore and satire, perfect for anyone craving a fresh, witty spin on the classic vampire tale.
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
A machiavellian tortured horror, the novella that inspired Hellraiser, this book is perfect for your Halloween TBR if you’re after a pure type of terror it seems only Clive Barker can bring. Ideal for the Spooky Season and those not afraid of the dark.
There is a reason Jane Erye is considered one of the greatest novels of all time. A supernatural, romantic, empowering, and goth-haunted classic—a book everyone should read in their lifetime.
Not your classic Hallo-Read. Classified as “Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Fiction,” I believe Animal by Lisa Taddeo is the perfect dark and disturbing addition to your Halloween TBR. Lisa Taddeo is on my top 5 favorite authors lists. Her writing is striking in honesty and power. If you’re craving something more psychological than supernatural, Animal is the perfect read for you.
I read The Shining for the first time a few years ago for a “Literature to Film” class, where we compared the film and the novel. It was a great class and a great novel. If you’re like me and have watched The Shining at least a few times over, definitely read the book. They are both stand-alone masterpieces.
Comment below what you enjoy reading or watching this time of year.
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