Wednesday Recommends…Halloween Reads! : Wednesday Books

Wednesday Recommends…Halloween Reads!

October 24, 2024

Calling all mood readers! Spooky season is in full swing so we decided to share some of our creepiest book recs with you. Check out the list below for TBR-worthy titles from Wednesday Books and beyond!

The Debutantes by Olivia Worley

A taut, twisty YA thriller for fans of Jessica Goodman, Holly Jackson, and Kara Thomas set in New Orleans, where secrets–and bodies–never stay buried.“Worley masterfully combines the glamorous world of New Orleans’ elite with a dark, twisty mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat.” -Jenny, Goodreads user

We are Hunted by Tomi Oyemakinde

White Lotus meets Jurassic Park in this horrifying fast-paced survival story, in which a boy’s luxurious family vacation quickly becomes a fight for their lives after the island’s unusual animals turn feral.“Fans of Jurassic Park will be thrilled…its thrill after thrill until the startling conclusion!”

—Chris, Goodreads user

Castle of the Cursed by Romina Garber

Gruesome family secrets collide with a mind-bending mystery in this dark and delicious paranormal romance set in a mysterious gothic castle in Spain.“Against the backdrop of a Spanish castle built on secrets, Garber infuses tragedy, forbidden love, vampires, and ancient curses into this tale, adding a distinctive flavor to the YA Fantasy genre. I couldn’t put this one down!”

—Cáit, Goodreads user

One House Left by Vincent Ralph

Grady Hendrix meets Final Destination in the latest horror novel by New York Times bestselling author Vincent Ralph, in which urban legends become a little too real.“Part coming of age, part family trauma, and terrifying supernatural encounters will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.”

—Horror Reads, Goodreads user

Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons

Jumanji meets I Know What You Did Last Summer in a Japanese folklore-inspired nightmarish underworld, in which four estranged teens try to save the friend they left for dead from a game that wants to keep them all trapped…“Filled to the brim with twists and turns, lies, deceit, secrets, memories, and gory descriptions that genuinely had my stomach turning.”

—Wally, Goodreads user

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

A creepy, thrilling YA debut perfect for fans of Wilder Girls and The Wicked Deep about the things that lurk in dark corners, the parts of you that can’t remain hidden, and finding home in places—and people—you didn’t expect.“Something eerie, terrifying, extremely ominous, and haunted is watching you behind each chapter. It slowly gets under your skin, captures your mind, and paralyzes you…”

—Nilufer, Goodreads user

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea

Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in this villain origin story following one girl’s descent into madness in the vein of cult classic horror films like Black Swan, Suspiria, and Jennifer’s Body.“Jamison Shea has crafted a blood-soaked, (and ballerina-filled) rollercoaster of a read that I literally couldn’t put down!”

—Natasha, Goodreads user

Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews

As alluring as it is unsettling, award-winning author CG Drews’ debut psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods as two teen boys attempt to stop terrifying creatures coming to life from macabre drawings.“Beautifully haunting and unhinged. It’s got queer angst, toxic codependency, and gorgeous writing that left a lasting impression and still has me feeling on edge!”

—Ditte, Goodreads user

Killer House Party by Lily Anderson

From Printz Honor winning author Lily Anderson comes a chilling YA horror that follows a group of friends as their graduation party at an abandoned mansion turns into a bloody fight for survival.“This one was one of the best YA horror comedies I’ve read in a while. It was John Hughes meets Fear Street… but with gloriously diverse, dynamic characters. I couldn’t put it down!”

—Darque Dreamer, Goodreads user

Wednesday Recommends…Halloween Reads!