A variety of books will get you excited this Halloween.
There are several different routes to purchasing Halloween-themed books. If you don’t want to be scared while reading and are looking for something more cozy than scary, there are plenty of fall-themed romance books that are perfect for this season.
If you like scary stories, this guide has plenty of books you’ll enjoy.
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Classic stories like Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” are perfect to read around Halloween, as well as newer titles like “The Wife Upstairs” by Frieda McFadden.
When in doubt, you can always surprise yourself with a Stephen King book.
If you’re feeling brave, try reading these spooky stories before Halloween. (St. Petersburg)
To learn more about these books and others to read on Halloween, read on.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Ray Bradbury’s Something Evil Comes Bram Stoker’s Dracula Stephen King’s The Shining Frieda McFadden’s Upstairs
1. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
This list begins with the classic book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
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This Gothic horror and science fiction novel was published in 1818.
This book tells the story of a mad scientist named Victor Frankenstein who creates living things by putting together pieces of corpses and brings them to life.
There have been many movies based on this story, some closely following Shelley’s book while others are more inspired by the characters.
Several films have been inspired by characters from Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein, including the 1931 film that shares its name. (Getty Images)
2. “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury’s Something Evil is Coming is one of his most popular novels.
This dark fantasy book is perfect for Halloween reading. It is based on a spooky carnival led by the evil Mr. Dark.
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This classic book has also been made into a movie. The book was published in 1962 and later made into a film by Walt Disney Productions in 1983.
Something Wicked This Way Comes is one of the many books by Bradbury you might want to read this Halloween.
There are other seasonal works such as “Halloween Tree” and “October Country.”
3. “Dracula” by Bram Stoker
“Dracula” is a must-read book during Halloween.
The classic vampire novel was published in 1897. The story is uniquely told through diaries, letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings.
If you like “Dracula,” there are plenty of other vampire books to read, including “Salem’s Lot” by Stephen King.
“Dracula” is a classic story read during Halloween. (St. Petersburg)
4. “The Shining” by Stephen King
Stephen King is one of the world’s most famous horror authors.
Certain books by Dr. King share more horror than others, but there are certainly plenty of books filled with dark elements as well.
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The Shining is one of the most famous and scariest novels in Dr. King’s extensive lineup.
According to Britannica, King was inspired to write the story after staying at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado.
Other King books to read this spooky season include Salem’s Lot, mentioned above, and It.
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado inspired Stephen King to write The Shining. (Jon Graeme/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Many of King’s books, including the ones mentioned above, have been made into movies.
5. “The Wife Upstairs” by Frieda McFadden
The Wife Upstairs is a perfect read before Halloween, as it has a suspenseful and mysterious element.
The Wife Upstairs by Frieda McFadden is a psychological thriller about a woman named Sylvia Robinson who is hired to care for Victoria Barnett, who is incapacitated by an accident.
Barnett is completely dependent on her husband’s care, but Robinson becomes involved in the care.
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As Robinson continues to live in the house and care for Barnett, new truths begin to emerge.
If you enjoy reading The Wife Upstairs, McFadden’s series The Housemaid has a similar feel.
Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.
