As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisp, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book that will send shivers down your spine. With Halloween just around the corner, I’ve compiled a list of eleven spooky books that are on my Fall 2019 to-read list. From ghost stories to psychological thrillers, this list has something for every fan of the eerie and macabre.

1. “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson
This classic haunted house tale follows a group of individuals who spend a summer in a supposedly haunted mansion. As they uncover the secrets of the house, they realize that the true haunting may be coming from within.

2. “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In this atmospheric novel, a Mexican socialite travels to a remote mountain town to rescue her cousin from a mysterious and sinister family. As she delves deeper into the family’s dark history, she uncovers terrifying secrets that threaten her own sanity.

3. “Bird Box” by Josh Malerman
This post-apocalyptic horror novel follows a mother and her two children as they navigate a world where mysterious creatures drive people insane upon sight. Blindfolded to protect themselves, they must rely on their other senses to survive.

4. “The Silent Companions” by Laura Purcell
Set in Victorian England, this gothic horror novel follows a young widow who moves to a run-down estate with a sinister reputation. As she uncovers the dark secrets of the house, she realizes that the eerie wooden figures known as the silent companions may hold the key to its haunting.

5. “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James
This classic ghost story follows a governess who is hired to care for two orphaned children in a remote English estate. As she begins to see apparitions of former employees, she questions whether the children are innocent victims or malevolent spirits.

6. “The Girl with All the Gifts” by M.R. Carey
In this dystopian thriller, a young girl with a mysterious infection holds the key to humanity’s survival. As she journeys across a post-apocalyptic landscape with a group of survivors, she must confront her own terrifying nature.

7. “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier
This gothic novel follows a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and moves to his sprawling estate, Manderley. As she navigates the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten to consume her.

8. “The Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins
In this Victorian mystery novel, a young art teacher encounters a mysterious woman in white on a darkened road. As he investigates her identity, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit, madness, and murder.

9. “The Shining” by Stephen King
This classic horror novel follows a family who takes on the caretaking of a remote hotel for the winter. As the father’s psychic abilities awaken dark forces within the hotel, the family must confront their own demons in order to survive.

10. “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides
In this psychological thriller, a successful artist shoots her husband and then stops speaking. As a psychotherapist delves into her silence, he uncovers shocking truths that challenge his own perceptions of reality.

11. “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” by Shirley Jackson
In this atmospheric novel, two sisters live in isolation in a decaying mansion after a poisoning incident that left most of their family dead. As they confront the prejudices of their small town, they must confront their own dark secrets.

With this diverse list of spooky reads, I’m looking forward to embracing the chill of the season and diving into tales of ghosts, secrets, and suspense. Whether you’re a fan of classic horror or psychological thrillers, there’s something on this list to satisfy your craving for the macabre. So grab a cozy blanket, a hot cup of tea, and prepare to be haunted by the stories that lie within these pages. Happy reading, and beware of things that go bump in the night!