Are you ready for scary darkness — where pumpkins look evil and skeletons have a spooky dance party? Great. You’ll find that in a good book. As we approach Halloween, deciding to read a book sounds like a heck of a way to trick or treat. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of the scariest books for Halloween for an unforgettable and horrifying experience.
These 2023 Halloween books will take you to places filled with ghosts, witches, vampires, and mysteries that send chills and make the heart beat fast, even long into the late hours of the night. From spooky romcoms to hair-raising thrillers, these books are sure to keep you company (and pretty scared) during the most terrifying season of the year.
Here are the best Halloween books in 2023 for a good intellectual scare…
#1. Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth
Take a stroll into the chaotic world of a newlywed dealing with more than just the usual in-law drama. When a mother-in-law kicks the bucket and returns as a ghostly housemate, haunting isn’t the only problem – there’s something fishier than an undercooked Halloween stew happening here. Hogarth serves up a tantalizing blend of humor and suspense, and you might just need a highlighter to mark down all the spine-tingling brilliance.
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#2. How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Let’s say you inherit your ancestral home, and it’s more haunted than a ghostly bake sale. Scary, right? Those eerie porcelain dolls are just the tip of the supernatural iceberg. Grady Hendrix crafts a story so suspenseful that you’ll startle at the creak of your wooden floor. It’s a tale of a family, spooks, and enough tension to make your Halloween candy tasteless.
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#3. The Only One Left by Riley Sager
It’s time to step back in time when a caretaker is assigned to watch over an elderly woman in a mansion with more skeletons in her closet than your Halloween decorations box. Real-life crime, chilling mansions, and plot twists come at you faster than a werewolf on roller skates. This is one of the 2023 Halloween books designed to keep you guessing, and the coffee you’ve been drinking will be gone before you know it.
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#4. Interview With A Vampire by Anne Rice
Louisiana in the 20th century, a vampire named Louis, and more sensuality and dark philosophy than a Halloween costume party for intellectuals. This book isn’t just about immortality, it’s a timeless journey filled with captivating characters and enough thought-provoking themes to rival a séance. You should sink your teeth into this quintessential Halloween read.
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#5. Enchanted To Meet You by Meg Cabot
What happens when a teenage witch banned from the World Council of Witches becomes the Chosen One? Witches, magic, and a quest to save the supernatural world. It’s like Harry Potter meets Sabrina the Teenage Witch with a side of Halloween candy.
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#6. The First Date Prophecy by Danny Tamberelli and Kate Tamberelli
It’s not just a rom-com; it’s a romp through the paranormal. Lucy and Rudy’s first date takes a turn that’s more unexpected than a vampire’s dental appointment. When the psychic they consult drops dead, it’s just the beginning of their wild ride. Laughs, love, and twists that’ll leave you more puzzled than a crossword puzzle.
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#7. The Last One by Will Dean
What would you do if you were on a dreamy cruise and you woke up to find everyone else had vanished? It’s like Titanic but without Leonardo DiCaprio to keep you company. In The Last One, Caz is determined to find answers, and you’ll be equally determined to turn the pages because this page-turner is easier than a ghostly cat with a fiddle.
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#8. The Ex Hex by Rachel Hawkins
When a witch casts a curse on her ex-lover, you know you’re in for a spellbinding rom-com. The hex becomes less fun when it starts causing trouble, like a gremlin with a wand. It’s a charming blend of magic and romance that’s as heartwarming as a cauldron full of love potions.
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#9. Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton
In New Orleans in the 1920s, the atmosphere is serenaded by a jazz club and a pair of enchanted red shoes. Zora Broussard’s life is more magical than a unicorn’s bedtime story — magic, adventure, and captivating characters combine in a fairy tale better than a pumpkin carriage.
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#10. The Map of Time by Felix J. Palma
Get ready for a mind-bending journey through time — a spellbinding blend of Victorian London and a date with Jack the Ripper. H.G. Wells steps in to help, and you’ll be as puzzled as a time traveler who missed their stop. It’s a Halloween read that’ll keep you pondering the mysteries, like a detective with a flux capacitor. This is one of the 2023 Halloween books that’s definitely scary. Boo!
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