October 2024

Halloween is at the end of the month, so I thought I’d throw in some horror books. In a world reeling from an unusual plague, monsters lurk in the streets while terrified survivors arm themselves and roam the countryside in packs. Or perhaps something very different is happening. When a disease affects how reality is perceived, it’s hard to be certain of anything. A creepy, layered, literary story about false narratives and their ability to divide us.

Alfie wakes one night to find his twin daughters at the foot of his bed, claiming there's a shadowy figure in their bedroom. When no such thing can be found, he assumes the girls had a nightmare. Or was it? Hair-raising story that will grip you from the first page, and won't let you go.

An American documentarian travels a haunted highway across the frozen tundra of Siberia. All I had to read was one quote by Stephen King on the cover, and I was sold: a “tightly wound, atmospheric, and creepy as hell supernatural thriller.”

Six suspects. Three hours. One murder. Pip is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920’s fancy dress and pretending that their town is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder in this compelling novella.

Two Australian Aboriginal girls discover just how poisonous silencing can be and how much power it takes to finally break through it. A fusion of ghost story and crime thriller written by a sister-brother team. Winner of Australia's prestigious Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Writing for Young Adults.

Martina wants to be the best gymnast in the world. But so does everyone around her. During one week of intense competition, Martina and her teammates are tested to the limit, and any sign of weakness can quickly spell the end. By the end of the week, one of the gymnasts will be dead. Every girl will do anything to win…but at what cost?

Blythe Academy isn’t a normal school. Eva can tell – there's something off, something wrong. She learns that fifty years ago part of the school collapsed, killing a classroom of students and their teacher. Things haven’t been the same since. A chilling middle grade horror debut featuring a black, autistic protagonist who uncovers dark secrets plaguing her new school.

Haunted houses, prowling monsters, vengeful ghosts, and more in these 35 original short scary stories for kids.

Paired with the eerie artwork of Rich Deas, this Jimmy Fallon read aloud is perfect for little ones excited about the pending Halloween holiday.

Everyone knows most young saplings dream of becoming Christmas trees. But one grumpy, old tree who doesn't like lights, decorations, or people is determined to be different. Get ready to meet the Halloween Tree! A charming, funny and heartwarming kids Halloween picture book with delightful illustrations by Teresa Martínez.