If you are someone who likes to read books that match holidays, you’re probably looking for some Halloween themed stories. Well, look no further. Here are some of the best Halloween-themed books to read this month!
The Witches of New York by Ami McKay
Taking place in 1880, McKay’s novel is set in a spooky New York. The American city is obsessed with spirits and seances and has many working mediums. Two witches, called Adelaide and Eleanor, own a tea shop for spiritual ladies. They seek a new member of staff, and young Beatrice arrives. Unbeknownst to her, Beatrice is a very powerful witch.
Read this book this Halloween to find out how Beatrice discovers her magic and how she fights off the hidden evil in New York!
A Spoonful of Murder by J. M. Hall
If you’re a fan of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club trilogy, this is the book for you this Halloween! J. M. Hall writes about three retired schoolteachers who become involved in a murder after an ex-colleague dies. In true mystery style, there’s more to this murder than meets the eye. Will the trio discover the murderer? Or was it one of them?
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
For those among us who can’t resist a romcom. Even at Halloween! Set in Graves Glen, Gwyn is a happy and settled witch. She runs a coven and a witchcraft shop and also looks after young witches in the town. All is well in the witching world, until Wells Penhallow arrives. He opens a rival magic shop to Gwyn but, in true romcom style, the two end up involved with one another.
If you want to stick with romcoms but need a slight twist, then look no further.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Stephen King is quite literally the King of spooky stories. His latest novel is no exception. A young high-school boy strikes up a peculiar friendship with a recluse in his town, Mr. Bowditch. When the old man passes away, Charlie, the young boy, inherits a dark secret. The recluse’s shed contains a portal to another world where good and evil are at war.
What will Charlie do? You’ll have to read the book this Halloween to find out!
