1. Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco is one of my favorite reads of 2016 and for good reason. If you are looking for a Gothic mystery thriller and are not afraid of a little bit of gore, check this one out. The chapter photos work well with the storyline as well.
2. How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather is definitely an autumnal read. If you are fascinated about Salem, MA and the Salem Witch Trials, check out this paranormal goodie. Also, how cool is it that Adriana is descended from Cotton Mather? The novel is Mean Girls meets Sleepy Hollow meets Hocus Pocus.
3. The Women in the Walls by Amy Lukavics is a chilling horror novel that will sweep you off your feet. Although a short read, it's perfect for a quick scare.
4. The Last Harvest by Kim Liggett is one the books I am currently reading and boy does Kim go right for the kill from the beginning. Hauntingly mesmerizing, you will want to keep on reading.
5. As I Descended by Robin Talley is a modern paranormal retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth. I enjoyed this diverse book with it's twists and turns.
6. Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova has fantastic world building and is an immersive novel with Latin American culture and magic. Zoriada sets a new bar for paranormal fantasy.
7. The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas is a psychological gripping thriller and is suspenseful. I can guarantee you that the ending will surprise you.
8. The Diviners by Libba Bray is a wonderful paranormal book located during the 1920's. Supernatural forces and a murder mystery is intertwined. Don't be intimated by the massive amount of pages! You're in for a ride!
9. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a horror classic. Do I need to say more?
10. Monstrous by MarcyKate Connolly is a enchanting MG novel about a misunderstood girl who is destined to save young lives. If you love Frankenstein and the Brother's Grimm stories, check out this fantasy novel.
What books do you like reading in October or around Halloween? Are you looking forward to any of the books listed above? Do you have any horror or paranormal fantasy recommendations?
How To Hang A Witch looks so good! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect book for this time of year! I hope you have a chance to read it!
DeleteLabyrinth Lost is one I am hearing lots of good things about lately and I am really intrigued by it. The Diviners is sooo intimidating but everyone keeps telling me it's worth it so maybe I need to put my big girl pants on and finally read it. Great list :)
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I hope you have a chance to read Labyrinth Lost. The Diviners took me awhile to read it but it's a pretty good book. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteGreat list! I'm seeing The Haunting of Hill House everywhere just now, so I finally added it to my TBR.
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I hope you have a chance to read it. It's short but it's excellent!
DeleteI haven't read any of these books but I do own The Darkest Corners and plan on reading it by the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a chance to read The Darkest Corners. It's a pretty good thriller :D.
DeleteI still REALLY want to read Women in the Walls! I'm glad to see that it made your list! :D
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I haven't read any of these but there's a few that I want to read.
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I am SO jealous that you are reading The Last Harvest! Like, beyond jealous! But excited that it is good! I need to read Stalking Jack the Ripper too, and Women in the Walls! Actually, if I can squeeze it in before Halloween, I just might! And Labyrinth Lost is another one I really want to get to! I liked The Darkest Corners a lot, so I totally agree with you there! Fabulous list!
ReplyDeleteThe Last Harvest so freaking good! I finished it in October. It's definitely more on the horror side compared to Blood & Salt. Stalking Jack the Ripper and Women in the Walls are both excellent! I enjoyed Labyrinth Lost as well. I hope you have a chance to check these titles out!
DeleteThe Diviners was great but yes, omg, holy pages! I had to do a combo audiobook/physical book read because of page exhaustion. Totally worth it though!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely holy pages! I don't blame your for doing the combo read.
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