Welcome back, ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, to the Haunted Riot! Whether you’re looking for full-on spine-tingling reads, just a touch of hair-raising horror, or are a spooky season novice, our writers have been brewing up posts that should suit.
Want some feel-good horror, or perhaps books rated Safe For Scaredy-Cats? Perhaps you need read-alikes for your favorite horror movies, or a travel guide to the most haunted bookish places around the world. Maybe you’ve got your thinking cap on and want to contemplate the popularity of gothic horror, or the enduring appeal of Stephen King to teenagers. Perhaps haunting queer tales are more likely to float your (ghostly pirate) boat. Pick your poison, and read on!
“The Girl With The Green Ribbon”: A Tale of Many Lives
Tips for Reading Horror When You’re a Scaredy Cat
The Rise of Middle Grade and YA Black Horror
The Most Haunted Bookstores and Libraries Around the World
Are We in the Midst of a Gothic Horror Boom?
15 LGBTQ Haunted Horror Novels
Why Do Kids Love Stephen King? A Reader Reflects.
Why Do Readers Avoid Horror?
It’s Like That and Like This and AHHH! 12 Great Horror Book/Movie Pairings
8 Feel-Good Horror Books That Are Both Scary and Fun