Spooky season is officially here, and if your TBR pile needs a refresh, the editors at Page Six just delivered. They shared their personal horror book picks for Halloween, and the list blends brand-new releases with the classics that built the genre. On the new side, you’ve got Jason Rekulak’s cat-centric horror, V.E. Schwab’s vampire novel spanning centuries, and Grady Hendrix’s“Horrorstör,”which turns an IKEA-style furniture store into a genuine nightmare. Classic picks include Bram Stoker’s“Dracula,”Stephen King’s“Salem’s Lot,”and Peter Straub’s“Ghost Story.”
One standout: a new Audible adaptation of“Dracula”starring Jonathan Bailey and Ella Purnell. According to one editor, this version is not the one you read for school, and they called it, in their words,“super horny.”Consider our curiosity officially piqued.
The beauty of this list is the range. Some picks deliver subtle, slow-burn scares, while others go full fright fest, so there’s truly something for every comfort level. Several editors even chose their picks for their October book clubs, which means your spooky season reading plans just got a lot easier. So, what’s the scariest book you’ve ever read? Tell us in the comments!
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