{"id":57506,"date":"2020-09-15T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/2020x109x1spooky-books\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:52:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:52:27","slug":"spooky-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2020\/09\/spooky-books.html","title":{"rendered":"Spooky Books for Fall – Mrs. Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I haven\u2019t done a book post in forever- but that doesn\u2019t mean I haven\u2019t been reading. I took a little break with the move, but I\u2019m still on track to hit 100 books this year!!!<\/p>\n

You know that spooky books are my favorite types of books to read, and now that spooky season is upon us, I\u2019m going to be sharing lots of book round ups. This week I wanted to focus on Spooky Books for Fall- divided into categories so lots of different types of readers will be represented. Whether you like haunted house type stories like me or even if you need something tame because spooky books keep you up at night. I\u2019ve got your bases covered! <\/p>\n

{Also if you\u2019re one of my bookish followers- make sure you\u2019re following my Bookstagram: Besties Bookshelf<\/a> which I run with my bestie This Messy Season<\/a>!} <\/p>\n

Spooky Books for Every Type of Reader<\/h4>\n
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The Turn of the Key<\/a> and The Invited<\/a> are both my type of \u2018haunted house\u2019 story. But they\u2019re completely different from each other, so I decided to share them both. In The Turn of the Key<\/a>\u2013 you\u2019ve got a very atmospheric set up of a really modern house out in the middle of nowhere with a nanny keeping a set of kids all alone. You have that \u2018bump in the night\u2019 type build up and you don\u2019t know what\u2019s happening. Maybe it\u2019s sinister? Maybe it\u2019s not? This book kept me guessing and staying up into the wee hours of the night to finish. Just don\u2019t read it when you\u2019re home alone. Muahahahahaha!<\/p>\n

Okay, I\u2019m done\u2026.<\/p>\n

But, if you like a creepy, spine-tingling book with an unusual setting, it\u2019s a good read. We even read it as a Book Club pick earlier in the year (before we knew this year was going to be an actual nightmare). <\/p>\n

The Invited<\/a> is about a couple who, also live in the middle of nowhere, but are starting their lives over in a new place and re-doing an old, broken down house. But, this house has a story\u2026and there\u2019s definitely something weird going on. Eerie sounds, creepy items showing up on there doorstep, and an interesting backstory that will keep you reading and reading. Pick this one up if you like books with interesting characters and secrets to be unlocked. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re more of a gothic novel reader- enjoying books set long ago in a completely different time. The Little Stranger<\/a> is more your speed. This book is definitely a much slower pace, and it takes awhile to get around to the main story. But, it is definitely creepy and the spookiness builds. Bonus- they made it into a movie, though I haven\u2019t seen it so I can\u2019t really comment on it. But, I do enjoy reading a book and then watching how other people interpret it. So, if that\u2019s your thing too- give this one a read. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re into a more fast-paced story that has a higher energy, but still has some mystery, Lock Every Door<\/a> is going to be the spooky book for you. I read it in one day- so I definitely like that kind of story from time to time. It also has an interesting setting- a beautiful old building in NYC with lots of rules and mysteries. This book really kept me guessing until the end, and it surprised me! If you like plot twists and fast-paced reads- give this one a go!<\/p>\n

I touted this book on my InstaStories as \u201cthe weirdest freaking book I\u2019ve ever read\u201d. In case that\u2019s not a good enough description for you- The Twisted Ones<\/a> is definitely different. Imagine being locked in the woods, cleaning our a hoarders house all alone, but supernatural things keep happening. And happening. And happening. But, it goes deeper and deeper in detail, creating a completely different and unexpected world. While I indeed thought it really was strange, I devoured it, because I just.had.to.know. If you like folk horror and descriptions that will creep you out- this is a good pick for you!<\/p>\n

Now maybe you can\u2019t really handle horror novels and you need something equally as funny and a little campy so you\u2019re not up all night- The Southern Book Club\u2019s Guide to Slaying Vampires<\/a> is for you! It has funny characters, deals with friendship and feminism, and also has, ya know\u2026vampires in it. Yes, it\u2019s gory- but silly enough that you won\u2019t be waking up screaming. More likely it will make you want to round up your besties and start your own book club. It will also have you feeling all the \u2018Girl Power\u2019 and will show you what just a \u201ccommon housewife\u201d can do! (Disclaimer- I am only halfway through this one, but I\u2019ve loved every second of it so it had <\/em>to be included.)<\/p>\n

I hope this wide array of Spooky Books helps you to find your next creepy read for this Halloween season! And leave me all your spooky read recommendations in the comments (because I don\u2019t only read horror in the Fall\u2026). <\/p>\n

Stay tuned because I\u2019ll also be rounding up my favorite Spooky Classics, Thrillers, and maybe even a list of good YA horror. <\/p>\n

*You might also like: \u201cCreepy Books for Fall<\/a>\u201d my Spooky Book round up from last year!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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