Horror Books at the Library
Ready to get a little scared? Sarah and Cassondra have been digging through the shelves to find some of their favorite horror reads, from creepy and unsettling to downright terrifying. Whether you’re a seasoned horror reader or just looking for something spooky to curl up with this October, they’ve got a few recommendations that might keep you turning pages long after the lights go out.
Sarah’s Recommendations:
Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay – I’m drawn to Paul Trembley in the way I’m drawn to fellow horror writers Grady Hendrix or Stephen King. I might not always love their material, but I usually always like it. This was a book I read after a couple of his others and found myself really enjoying it! It had a lot going for it, it centered around a reality tv program where an exorcism takes place and had a good twist ending. I enjoyed the modern take and found myself thinking about it long after I closed the book. Give it a try!
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers – Ok, I will warn you ahead of time about this one: It is about a cannibal. Who is also a psychopath. Who is also a serial killer. I found it weird, creepy, interesting and sometimes outright gross. If you want to investigate the mind of someone seriously disturbed…look no further than this book.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz– Every year, when my family gets out our Halloween decorations, we pull out the stack of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark from the pile. I love picking one up and reading a story here and there as spooky season goes on. It’s great for that nostalgia feeling and if you can find a copy with the original illustrations it’s even more creepy!
Cassondra’s Recommendations:
Ten Days in a Mad-House by Nellie Bly
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath
Wyoming Ghost Stories: Eerie True Tales by Debra D. Munn
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