Looking for the best horror books to read this Halloween? Let’s follow this list. I have included some of the terrifying books of all time, from Stephen King classics to actual crime stories.
Let’s be honest: the horror genre is not everyone’s cup of tea. A lot of people fail to understand why people actually want to experience the feeling of being petrified. And that’s completely understandable.
But this list is not for those people – not the weak-hearted.
This list is for all those who love the people who can’t get enough of creepy crawlies and mystery thrillers—the ones who are extremely curious about things that make them terrified in the dark.
In case you’re looking for a list of thrilling and best horror books to read this Halloween but are short on time, this blog has all you need.
There is nothing better than a good jump scare, and modern horror films will definitely give you nightmares. However, there is something to be said about a frightening book. As is typical with novels, it takes a greater investment from you, the reader. This results in a greater buildup, tension, and, thus, payout.
The term “page-turner” is often used to describe books, but there is no better term when it comes to horror novels. With Halloween quickly approaching, there is no better time than now to delve into a horrific horror book.
Doesn’t matter what horror genre interests you— from mysteries to tales with a twist, demons to the true stories behind some of America’s most heinous killers —there’s an adequate amount of scare in the best horror books.
As said in Goosebumps, “Reader, beware, you’re in for a scare.”
Let’s take a look at some of the best horror books to read this Halloween.
The Exorcist
Before viewers couldn’t turn away from Regan on the big screen, the book was impossible to put down. Even though stories of demonic possession are commonplace today, Blatty’s 1971 masterpiece is mandatory reading for everyone who considers themselves a devotee of the subgenre.
Ghost Story
Who actually gets away with murder? This is the issue explored by renowned author Peter Straub in this best-selling story about four guys whose pasts are coming back to bite them.
The October Country
Not certain if you can manage a thorough dive into a terrifying book? The October Country is a collection of short stories regarded as some of Ray Bradbury’s best and most terrifying writing.
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This list would be incomplete without multiple references to Stephen King. It is one of King’s most well-known works, and killer clown Pennywise is possibly the most well-known creature to emerge from his imagination.
The Haunting of Hill House
If you are among the many who have binge-watched the Netflix series based on this Shirley Jackson novel, you are well aware of how intriguing the plot and characters are. If you haven’t read it, you should know that the book published in 1959 is largely regarded as one of the best horror books/stories ever written.
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