Happy Halloween boys and ghouls. Here’s some quick suggestions for spooky reads:
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
This is one of my favorite books of all time. It’s not like anything you’d expect from seeing Karloff flicks, rather it’s steeped in pathos and haunting characterization. Read my mini-review here, and download a free copy here.
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The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe.
He’s the master. Enough said about that. Download for free.
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Pretty much anything written by H.P. Lovecraft
He’s a lesser know master, but a master nonetheless. I’m especially in favor of “The Call of Chutlhu” and “Herbert West: Reanimator.” Some of his work is public domain as well.
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Dracula by Bram Stoker
Another great book eclipsed by offshoot Hollywood and pop culture iterations. This book is original and great and old enough to be free.
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Night Shift by Stephen King
He’s gotten a little redundant in recent years, but I had to include Stephen King on this list. I happen to love some of the stories included in this collection, however I almost chose Pet Sematary instead, and you can’t go wrong with that choice either.
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Swartz
Remember these books from the Scholastic book fairs? They provide a nice collection of spooky tales and lore. The real draw though is the incredible, creepy illustrations. They seriously gave me nightmares when I was little. Read online.
