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Many different books will give you a thrill this Halloween.
There are several different routes you can go for a Halloween-themed book. If you don’t like to be scared while you read and are looking for something more cozy than frightening, there are plenty of fall-themed romance books that are perfect for the season.
If you like a story that will give you a fright, this guide is full of books you may enjoy.
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Classic tales like Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” are great to read around Halloween, as well as newer titles like Freida McFadden’s “The Wife Upstairs.”
When in doubt, you can always count on a Stephen King book to spook you.
Read on to find out more about these books and others to read for Halloween.
- “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
- “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury
- “Dracula” by Bram Stoker
- “The Shining” by Stephen King
- “The Wife Upstairs” by Freida McFadden
1. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
This list starts off with a classic book, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”
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This Gothic horror and science fiction novel was published in 1818.
This book tells the story of a mad scientist named Victor Frankenstein, who puts together pieces of corpses to create a creature that he brings to life.
There have been lots of movies based on this story, some more closely following the book by Shelley, while others are more inspired by the characters presented.