Spooktacular stories for Halloween!

One of the best parts of the Halloween season is getting together with your friends and family, switching the lights off, and sharing a spooky story in the dark!

We've compiled a list of spooky books, full of spine-tingling delights so, if dressing up as a witch, ghost or ghoul isn't enough for you this Halloween, why not pick up one of these terrifying novels to really make your blood run cold?

Dracula by Bram Stoker
In this classic novel, Jonathan Harker heads to Transylvania to help the mysterious Count Dracula buy a house in London. While there, he makes a terrifying discovery about Dracula and his current abode...

Soon after there are a number of peculiar incidents back in England, including puncture marks in a young lady's neck and a shipwreck in Whitby of an unmanned vessel. Could Dracula be involved?

This novel is perfect for those of you who enjoy nail-biting books full of suspense and horror!

Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline has spent much of her time wondering what is behind the locked door in the drawing room. When she finally decides to open it, it seems that there is only a brick wall; however, when she tries again later, a mysterious passageway appears instead!

At the other end of the dark passageway, Coraline comes across a flat decorated exactly like hers, but strangely different. There she meets her "other" parents who are much more interesting, even though they have creepy black eyes that look like buttons...

When Coraline realises that they plan to trap her in this alternate world forever, she begins a difficult journey to rescue her real parents and siblings, with the help of an aloof cat!

For those of you who enjoy the peculiar and paranormal, Coraline is sure to tickle your fancy this Halloween.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
In trying to develop a potion to suppress the evil side of his personality, the mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll accidentally releases it, involuntarily unleashing the sinister Mr. Hyde. What is Mr. Hyde planning, and will Dr. Jekyll ever regain control?

This novella is a wonderful Halloween read for those who enjoy a book full of surprises!

Goosebumps series by R. L. Stine
Starting as a series of 62 children's novels published between 1992 and 1997, Goosebumps is a much-loved collection of horror novellas written by American author, R. L. Stine. Often based in a remote, secluded location, the scary stories follow child characters who find themselves face-to-face with monsters and other supernatural creatures.

If you're a fan of surreal horror that has twists and turns, any of the Goosebumps novellas would be a great, ghoulish read that'll be sure to keep you up all night!

This is just a small selection of some classic books to read this Halloween. If you need more inspiration, have a look at the Kumon Recommended Reading List. Happy Halloween!