I could just make a list of Halloweeny Horror Book Recommendations, but I feel like that's too basic and predictable and I know we're all looking to add a little more whimsy to our lives; even if it's just in small literary doses. I curated for you 8 reading lists based on oddly specific vibes, themes, and tropes that work well while we exist in the October Country.
Think of these lists as a unique kind of bookish alchemy. I used essential genre ingredients of horror: a splash of blood, grave bones, long shadows, and mixed them with the whimsical elements of dark fantasy, romance, and gothic.
These lists become elixirs that I designed to help readers sink into an immersive vibe—every book on each list is in conversation with the next, allowing space for an uninterrupted experience…if the mood suits you. Almost like a mixtape, enjoy the selections back-to-back for the most fulfilling enjoyment, or sample a few books from each one and build your own Spooky Vibes Buffet. There's no wro
