"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're not into trick-or-treating or watching scary movies, Halloween is the best time to read a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The horror genre is not for everyone. Assuredly, plenty of people don't understand why some actually seek ...

Whether you're a horror buff or just looking to get into the Halloween spirit, October is the perfect time to pick up a horror book. Scary movies dominate the season, but thriller novels can offer a ...

One of the most hyped movies of 2026, with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, is inspired by the same story that drives ...

More than three in five spooky genre readers say they could solve a real-life mystery, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 horror, mystery, thriller and true crime readers found that 61% ...

Horror fiction is having a genuine moment. In 2024, NielsenIQ BookData's Horror sub-category recorded its best year to date, delivering just over £8 million. 7 million, with a further 34% increase in ...

We hold these fears to be self-evident: Go outside alone to see what’s making that noise, that weird skittering, metallic scratching, and you won’t be returning to your couch. Answer your phone at ...

Although I generally don’t support buying books from megacorporations, sometimes when you’ve got a friend’s birthday party tomorrow and you’ve had a busy week, you have to make a deal with the devil ...

On a dark and snowy Christmas evening at the mountaintop cabin in the woods, you are enjoying the holiday vacation. After putting the children to bed, you decide it’s time to read. The holidays have ...

Avid younger readers who grew up in the late 80s and 90s were spoiled with spooky stories. R. L Stine’s Goosebumps was the most famous series of books, providing easy-to-read scary tales for young ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you're not into trick-or-treating or watching scary movies, Halloween ...