Spooky Halloween Book Recommendations

Costumes, cobwebs and candy--there are plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit. I, however, prefer spooky books! Below are some recommendations to chill your spine.

Anne Rice's vampire Lestat is back, with new release "Prince Lestat." And of course no list of mine would be complete without a mention of zombies (I've even managed to work them into Valentine's Day, so much is my love for these undead monsters), so I recommend picking up "The Walking Dead" graphic novels. And last but not least, Dean Koontz is always good for a check-under-the-bed-before-turning-out-the-lights thriller; Phantoms is one of my faves.

"Prince Lestat" by Anne Rice

"The Walking Dead, Book 1" by Robert Kirkman

"Phantoms" by Dean Koontz

Don't forget the kids! For a cavity-free treat, indulge your little ghouls and goblins in one of these Halloween-themed children's books:

"The Little Leftover Witch" by Florence Laughlin

"Peter Rabbit and the Pumpkin Patch" by Beatrix Potter

"Only a Witch Can Fly" by Alison McGhee

And in a category all their own, we have spooky parodies from author Michael Teitelbaum and illustrator Jon Apple:

"The Very Thirsty Vampire" by Michael Teitelbaum

"The Very Hungry Zombie" by Michael Teitelbaum

Happy Halloween, fellow book-lovers!