10 Totally Freaky Books Perfect For Halloween

Whether you love scary movies, or would rather snuggle up with a read by the fire, these 10 horror novels will leave you feeling the chill of the Halloween air. Don't turn out the light!

The Shining-Stephen King

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Ask your parents about this one, it's considered one of the best of the genre. It was later adapted into a movie, that left everyone in the 80s sleeping with their lights on. Set in a mountain resort, a family of three are left to take care of the massive building. Soon enough, they realize something strange is in the air.

The Woman In Black- Susan Hill

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I'm sure you remember the movie adaptation that came out starring Daniel Radcliffe, but did you know that there is an equally unsettling novel? Better read this one when someone is home!

Broken Monsters- Lauren Beukes

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After the body of a young boy was found attached to the body of a deer, detective Gabriella Versado is left to unravel the mystery of what happened.

And Then There Were None- Agatha Christie

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A captor lures 10 people to a mansion on a deserted island, each with a limited time to live. With characters vanishing left and right, you won't want to get too attached to anyone!

White Is For Witching- Helen Oyeyemi

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Generations of dark secrets are revealed and uncovered when a new generation steps foot into the house.

Sharp Objects- Gillian Flynn

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Written by the author behind "Gone Girl." Gillian is back at it again with an equally as creepy and dark read.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban- JK Rowling

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I don't know about you, but doesn't this book just feel perfect for Halloween? The tird book in the iconic Harry Potter series, Harry is faced with the prospect of an escaped prisoner attacking him.

The Witch's Daughter- Paula Brakston

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Elizabeth is three hundred and eighty-four years old, and she's a witch. Listen to her tale of freedom and loss.

Her Fearful Symmetry-Audrey Niffenegger

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Written by the author of The Time Travelers Wife, get swept up in a haunting tale involving generations twins and maybe even something supernatural.

Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson-Jeff Guinn

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Based on one of the most feared men in United States history, readers learn the twisted back story of one of the most notorious serial killers.