Last week we visited the spirit realm of haunted houses and the spectres that walk there and walk alone. This week we’re really gearing up for Halloween with a list of books focusing on Halloween and the ghouls and ghosts that lurk in the shadows and behind the leafless trees.
This year Halloween may be a little different than usual but we can still curl up on couches with a book that brings to mind fall leaves, black cats and orange pumpkins. So kick back and peruse the Kali Krew’s list of Halloween books, some of which appear on our Halloween Cover Countdown as well!
Bad Apples: The Complete Collection edited by Kealan Patrick Burke
Chosen by Tracy
Benny Rose, The Cannibal King by Hailey Piper
Chosen by Eliza
Check out Eliza’s review of Benny Rose, The Cannibal King
The Cat, The Crow, and the Cauldron: A Halloween Anthology
Chosen by Gracie
Cirque Berserk by Jessica Guess
Chosen by Eliza
Check out Eliza’s review of Cirque Berserk
Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge
Chosen by Lilyn and Tracy
Check out Lilyn’s review of Dark Harvest
Doorbells at Dusk edited by Evans Light
Chosen by Tracy
Check out Gracie’s review of Doorbells at Dusk
The End of Summer: Thirteen Tales of Halloween by J. Tonzelli
Chosen by Gracie
Halloween IV by Nicholas Grabowsky
Chosen by Shawn
Halloween Fiend by C.V. Hunt
Chosen by Shawn
Check out Olly’s review of Halloween Fiend
Halloween Night by R.L. Stine
Chosen by Tracy
Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie
Chosen by Olly
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
Chosen by Lilyn
Haunted Nights edited by Ellen Datlow and Lisa Morton
Chosen by Tracy
John Carpenter’s Tales for a Halloween Night, Volume 4
Chosen by Gracie
Johnny Halloween: Tales of the Dark Season by Norman Partridge
Chosen by Bill
Mick Foley’s Halloween Hijinx by Mick Foley
Chosen by Brian
The Samhanach and Other Halloween Treats by Lisa Morton
Chosen by Tracy
The Southwest Journal Review: NSW Halloween Edition
Chosen by Tracy
Usher’s Passing by Robert R. McCammon
Chosen by Tracy
Walking After Midnight: Tales for Halloween by Evan Camby
Chosen by Gracie
What Halloween tales get your blood curdling in the dark of night? Have you read any of the above? Let us know your spooktastic favourite!
GracieKat was the first co-host of Sci-Fi & Scary, Lilyn’s partner-in-crime, and sub-head of the Kali Krew. She reviews horror books, movies, and games for the site. She also does a weekly Focus on the Frightful feature, and is the site list-maker. She is also in control of the Sci-Fi & Scary podcast which will relaunch soon.