THE SPOOKY (BUT NOT REALLY) BOOKS ON MY SHELF
Each year we put together a kind of “spooky” book list but since I’m not a scary story or movie kind of girl, they actually aren’t really spooky. At least my perception of the book is that it’s not spooky. This I say since I haven’t read many or any of the titles we’re featuring this year.
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SPOOKY BOOK LIST
DEADLY CURIOUS, CINDY ANTSEY
I read a Christmas novel by this author and thought it was immense fun. Stands to reason other of her books would be too. Goodreads
THORNWICKE, CHARITY BISHOP
I don’t think Charity’s books are “spooky” per se, but they do have supernatural elements or some of them do. Thornwicke is the first in what she calls the Enchanters series, and while I don’t think it has the plot that interests me most of the series, it is book one. Goodreads
A SECRET PRINCESS, MELISSA DE LA CRUZ and MARGARET STOHL
With this being a Little Princess and Secret Garden re-telling and mash up, I had to include the book just because it could have some kind of atmospheric qualities that fit nice with autumn reading. Goodreads
HANSEL and GRETEL, JENNI JAMES
A self-published (I think?) retelling of the classic fairy tale, I’ve had this on a shelf in my closet for a long time. Goodreads spooky book list
NANCY DREW, CAROLYN KEENE
More cozy mystery genre than spooky, I suspect some of Nancy’s cases are a bit spookier than others. Goodreads
JUNIPER BEAN RESORTS TO MURDER, GRACIE RUTH MITCHELL
Much like Nancy Drew’s sleuthing, this one sounds more cozy mystery than anything, and that is my kind of read. Goodreads
IN THE HALL WITH THE KNIFE, DIANA PETERFREUND
Very possible that I already included this one on a list such as this from the past. I stumbled on this book accidentally (though I don’t remember how) and had to get it. Yet here we are, and still I haven’t. The promise of a Clue-esque mystery was too good to pass by. Goodreads
GHOSTED, AMANDA QUAIN
A re-telling (probably loose) of Northanger Abbey, Ghosted is a novel that sure sounds like it would be fun! Goodreads
Have you read any of our features today? Which ones do you recommend? Which ones would you put on a spooky book list? Are you a spooky lover of fiction or do you prefer less spook? Comment all of the things below. Let’s talk.
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I wondered what is “spooky… but not really” – but then I saw your list, and understood! I’m not a fan of horror genre, but these kinds of books are my favorites :)
LOL… I do like to put together these lists a bit differently than the rule. ;)
I love that you included Nancy Drew on this list. That was a childhood favorite of mine and definitely had those spooky but not too scary vibes.
I need to read a Nancy Drew book. I think I read one or two of the modern re-releases and Trixie Belden, too, but I never read these original books. My cousin LOVED them though so we gave her a lot as gifts. :)
I haven’t heard of any of them I’m afraid.
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Thanks for visiting even still, Laurie. :)
Awesome list! I’ve had In the Hall with a Knife on my shelves for SO LONG…I really need to make it a point to read that one soon.
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I really need to read that one, too, Beth. It does sound fun and the Clue board game was a frequent game at my house as a kid. :)
I loved the Secret of the Old Clock. Nancy Drew stories were one of my go-to series when I was little.
I hope you have an excellent day!
I should read that one or one of the original books someday, Nicole. I think all I read was the re-release modern books. But I would be curious to read some of these. :)
Some these were interesting. I will have to check them out.
Here is my list: https://www.storiedconvo.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-fro-halloween/
Hope you enjoy if you find any that sound interesting. :)
These look line fun spooky books to have on your shelf! Happy Halloween!
One can hope they are. ;)
LOL, love this!! Have a great Halloween!
Thanks so much for visiting, Cindy. :)
I need to read A Secret Princess, two of my favorite books crossover.
Thornwicke’s cover is gorgeous
I loved Jo & Laurie by this duo so I’m hoping “A Secret Princess” is good. And isn’t the cover pretty for Thornwicke?! I hear great things about the author too and based on other things I’ve read by her, it’s bound to be a well written novel. :)
I was a HUGE Nancy Drew fan as a kid. I should re-read the books now and see what I think!
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Right? I sometimes feel like I should re-read things too and see if they hold up. It seems like it’d be a fun thing… but then sometimes I don’t want to in case it “ruins” my good memory of the story. ;)
I’m totally a spooky but not really kind of girl as well, so I really appreciated this post! I haven’t read most of these, but I love that you included Nancy Drew, which is an awesome blast from the past! Happy Halloween!
We love a good nostalgic or blast from the past addition to book lists. :)
I love your kind of spooky reads, they’re my kind of spooky reads too :) Ghosted sounds fun!
I agree. “Ghosted” does sound really fun. :)
Oooh, I love the cover of Thornwicke! I’ve never heard of that one. Nice list!
Isn’t it pretty!? Makes me really curious and I know Charity is a talented writer, too. :)