Recs if you like The October Country...

Horror short story collections and anthologies

– Halloweentown (1998) Books that are about, directly related to, or set during Halloween OR Spooky books specifically set during the month of October

Books from chapter six Gothic and Romantic of Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix. Each chapter has its own list see my other lists for books from his other chapters. All are paperbacks from the 70s and 80s. To quote Grady Hendrix’s definition of horror “Gothic horror was domestic horror in which affairs of the heart were as important as affairs of the flesh. Is subject matter was families, marriage, houses, children, insanity, and secrets.” (147, Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix).

books that i have read or want to read that have autumnal vibes

i used to have a book bin in the bathroom, mostly short stories and anthologies you could read in one go. @scampireads said that could be a list, so here it is. short story books, one story per visit. some are ultra-short (quickies, for those in a hurry), others give you ten minutes, in case your stomach is acting up. a few run longer, skip those unless you want half an hour in there and everyone at home worried. recommendations are much appreciated! (books in english and spanish)

horror, cozy, scary, autumnal, spooky, witchy, haunted

Books for my favourite season of all! These books contain themes of derailment and delusion, transitional periods, a slow descent into darkness or obscurity, the taboo and the monstrous, autumnal aesthetics, turning inward, a slowing down, or a midpoint between life and death.

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Here is a collection of yellow book covers to help anyone doing a read the rainbow type of challenge. ☀️🍋🙂

A mix genres TBR for 2026 spooky Season

the perfect books to cozy up with on a chilly evening while leaves fall

Priority to read

Books to read when the leaves turn, the breeze is brisk, and all you want to do is snuggle up in a warm blanket with a hot cup of tea!