🎃 15 Spooky Books I Want to Read This Fall! Witches, Thrillers, Romance, & Horror! | October TBR 🎃

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Books Mentioned:
🔮 Witchy Books 🔮
1. The Glass Witch
by Lindsey Puckett
Middle Grade, Fantasy, Witchy Reads
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2. The Secret Society for Irregular Witches
by Sangu Mandanna
Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Witches
3. Not the Witch You Wed
by April Asher
Adult, Romance, Witches, Werewolves, Fake Dating, Enemies to Lovers
BONUS: Hocus Pocus
Illustrated by Gris Grimley
Middle Grade, Witches
👻 Ghost Stories 👻
1. The Curse on Spectacle Key
by Chantel Acevado
Middle Grade, Ghost Story, Casper Vibes
2. The Girl in White
by Lindsay Currie
Middle Grade, Ghost Story, Atmospheric
Recommended by ‪@DarlingDesi‬
3. I Am The Ghost in Your House
by Maria Romasco Moore
YA, Ghost Story, Love Story, Sapphic
🍁 Atmospheric Autumn Reads 🍁
1. Ravenfall
by Kayln Josephson
Middle Grade, Hotel, Ghosts, Paranormal
2. Monsters of Rookhaven
by Pádraig Kenny
Middle Grade, Monsters, Spooky
Recommended by ‪@GavinReadsItAll‬ 🥰
3. Nettle and Bone
by T. Kingsfisher
YA, Fantasy, Fairy Tale Vibes
💀 Gothic Spooky Tales 💀
1. Belladonna
by Adalyn Grace
YA, Gothic, Spooky, Murder Mystery
2. Carmilla
by Sheridan Le Fanu
Adult, Classic, Gothic, Possibly Sapphic, Vampires
3. Frankenstien
by Mary Shelly
Adult, Classic, Gothic, Monsters, Mad Scientist
🎃 Scary Books 🎃
1. These Fleeting Shadows
by Kate Alice Marshall
YA, Horror, Gothic, Sapphic
2. Slewfoot
by Bram
Adult, Horror, Spooky, Scary, Witches
3. House of Hunger
by Alexis Henderson
Adult, Horror, Vampires
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[@heatherboo1]

O M G will you read Frankenstein already!?! It’s so deep and moving. It hurts. It’s amazing. The writing… chef’s kiss 😂

[@booksandwine6245]

I agree, but it's important that you don't expect there to be a lot of action and thrill, because it's not really a plot-driven book. It is way more character-oriented and introspective. It is a really good book, but false expectations can ruin the reading experience, unfortunately (it happened to me and many of my classmates when we read it for school), but the discussions were so interesting

[@alexandraroselyn]

the accountability I need lmao hahahaha

[@alexandraroselyn]

@@booksandwine6245 I've heard this before!! I'll def go into the book expecting it to be more character driven 😊

[@booksandwine6245]

@@alexandraroselyn I hope you enjoy it❤

[@federubiowenk2859]

My exact thoughts

[@mamasreadingnook]

Your channel 100% got me into booktube so thank you for that! And I've read so many of your recommendations. For September, I listened to The Graveyard Book, Small Spaces and the sequels, and I read Nerverwold Wake and am currently reading Bunny and just finished listening to For Your Own Good :-) Thank you for being you. 😀🎃

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg I love all of these so much!!! Thank you so much for the kind words friend❤❤❤

[@margaretwallach7200]

Love your recommendations and just cannot ignore how absolutely perfect your spooky decor looks ..gorgeous!!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Thank you so much!!

[@msraerae91]

OMG Lexi your impression of the Sanderson sisters put the biggest dumbest grin on my face 😆 Halloween came early because you are a treat!!! 🍬🖤🧡

[@brightsidegirl]

I felt the same way haha!

[@CoffeeeriLP]

It was so on point! Just awesome 😆

[@roseseivers6291]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO POST ALL WEEK AHHHH 😍😍😍🎃🎃🎃

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yay!!!!❤❤❤

[@livslibrary]

I’ve been wanting to read Monsters of Rookhaven for so long now! Glad to see someone else talk about it 🥰

[@alexandraroselyn]

I’m so excited to finally read it!!

[@casswebb2284]

Nettle & Bone is one of my my favorite reads of 2022! Mara is so funny and relatable and all of the characters are a pure joy to go on an adventure with! I hope you love it. Belladonna was amazing as well!

[@books-n-cats]

Oh my god your leaf sweater is so cute! 🍁

[@shuwei9420]

I'm sure I'm not alone in this: I'm going through a tough time at the moment and one of the big joys keeping me afloat is YOU! I'm so grateful, Lexi, keep being you and awesome 💖 also spooky emoji! 🕸

[@beccadoingstuff]

I haven’t heard of many of these, but they literally all sound so interesting! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts :) long live spooky season!!

[@alexandraroselyn]

LONG LIVE SPOOKY SEASON I LOVE THIS

[@boglitt6918]

I love the spooky vibes! I’m currently reading Cackle and it’s so so good!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg I can’t wait to pick that one up!!!

[@Netty_Noo]

I have cackle and im soooo glad to see someone else has xxx

[@champamukherjee1955]

I was just waiting for a new list lexi. You are just amazing in choosing right books that sometimes give me goosebumps while reading them. Happy fall .

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg thank you so much!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Nettle of the bone I read and Frankenstein such good books🍁🎃🍂🍂🎃👻🍁🍁👻🎃🎃🍁🍁👻📖📖📚📚📙📖🍂🎃🍁🍃🍁👻🎃🍂🍂🍃🍁👻🎃🍃📖📖📚📙🍁🍃🍃🍁👻🎃🍂🍂👻🍁🍁🍁🍁

[@lauramayfair7887]

I love the atmospheric recommendations. And the charming and whimsical books. Thank you for including books for those of us who love Spooky Season but are big chickens. Also love Gothic stories...yes!

[@kittyquinn004]

🔮Your autumn leaves sweater during the sponsor portion of the video is so so cute!! 🎃

[@alexandraroselyn]

Thank you!!!

[@Brit15102]

Can you do a video recommending cozy mysteries please? ☺️😊

[@alexandraroselyn]

BESTIE HOLD ON! I’ve filmed an entire cozy mystery book movie and tv recommendation video going up this month what hahahahahahah! I’m editing it now! And I’m doing a vlog for it as well that’s hilarious

[@Brit15102]

@@alexandraroselyn Really!!!! Now you got me extra excited for this month!!!!!

[@birdiexoxo]

Thistlefoot is soo good!! The writing is just absolutely amazing. It’s a long book but so worth the read!

[@pamelakibildis1177]

You’re Going To Love Belladonna Lexi cause so far I sure am and when you do get to it I Highly Recommend you pair the book with the audiobook cause the narrator is fantastic Have a Wonderful Day Lexi 👻🎃🕷🕸

[@alexandraroselyn]

I’m reading it now and I really like it so far!!

[@pamelakibildis1177]

@@alexandraroselyn So am what chapter are you on? I’m just starting chapter 15 📖😊 And that’s awesome Lexi enjoy 😊

[@s.m.m6710]

Listened to it on audible, really enjoyed it

[@ariana133]

I can't wait to watch this and get some spooky book recommendations! 👻🎃💀🍁🍂

[@sarahbarden4135]

House of Hunger is my most anticipated book for the year. Can't wait to read it!! I also have plans to read Slewfoot this month. You have many awesome picks! I hope you enjoy your spooky season reads!! 🍁🎃🦹‍♀️🧟‍♀️🧞‍♀️

[@EurekaKatie]

🎃👻🧛‍♂️ I'm reading Dracula right now and wow! It is so creepy and spooky and so so good. I love how it's written in the form of various journal entries and letters. It's like all these spooky rumors and people who have no idea what danger they're getting into and it's great. Highly recommend for spooky fall book.

[@annasophistication3846]

'Frankenstein' and 'Carmilla' are fantastic! Favorite books of all time 🎃🖤

[@holdenbeach4ever]

I always reread the Wayward Children series in October

[@MoJordanReads]

🖤💀 1. I am super interested in reading Slewfoot. 2. Olivia told KZbin that she's trying to get you to read the Veronica Speedwell series and I am absolutely in support of this idea.

[@rsarlls08]

Loving the mugs.....great to fill up with a hot beverage and read a spooky tale.

[@alexandraroselyn]

Thank youuu 😊

[@rsarlls08]

@@alexandraroselyn I am planning on going you the used book store the weekend for some good cozy mysteries. What authors do you suggest I look for?

[@BRhymesss]

Don’t mind me just commenting once again about how excited I am for you to read The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, which I read after hearing you talk about it. It is PERFECTION back to add that I am so happy to hear it’s high on your list 👻🧙🏻‍♀️🪄🎃🔮🧹

[@Uhliezuhhh]

Your fall videos are my favorite thing. 🥰🍂 I picked Thistlefoot for my BOTM box this month, I'm so excited to read it! 📚

[@alexandraroselyn]

I picked that too!!!! It sounds so good!!

[@exomake_mehorololo]

I just made soup 😁 with my own hands and no cans involved. I guess I'm ready for a cosy spooky TBR 🦇 I'm still reading the Diviners and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland. I read The Girl in White... Its scary!!! But also beautiful

[@katea9689]

Very secret society MUST be your #1. It’s cerulean sea with witches. One of my all time faves for this year.

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I have seen Frankenstein on a lot of TBRs this month, which is fun. I haven't read it since highschool. I'm due for a reread!

[@alexandraroselyn]

THIS HAS TO BE THE YEAR I READ IT!! 😅

[@WhimsicalNarratives]

I did not need anymore spooky books added to my already mood reading list my TBR game gave me this month! These all sounds so good! 👻💀🎃☕️📖

[@Suhailee91]

Omg you would love slewfoot the illustrations are stunning 😍 and the story is beautiful

[@kathleenroberts7972]

I loved " cackle" such a fun witchy read

[@CrystalPistal99]

You are my favorite booktuber and I get so excited when you post a new video. I could listen to you talk about books or vlogging all day so go on ahead and tell us the 100 books you wanna read , we would love a nice long video! 🤣

[@RetroLala]

I did pick up Cackle and Belladonna last weekend. Can't wait to dive into these books! 🎃🍂💀👻

[@kapertures]

New to your channel, but I love your vibe and editing! Great recs, and I really appreciate your books mentioned portion of your description box because when I watch tbr's I open my Libby app and check out the books I can find as I watch along. 🎃

[@ashleyederf8116]

I also plan on reading Frankenstein this season!

[@StormReads]

A great variety of books! I am reading Girl in White too! I love Lindsay Currie's books! Enjoy your reads!

[@liberty2995]

Love the recs. Can’t wait to see you on patreon! 💀👻☠️😵🎃🧌🦇🕷🏚⚰️🪦

[@diandra016]

Can you please move to New England?!! You're taste in reading and your vibe is perfection for this place. Your book reccomendations make me so happy! I look forward to your book reviews and recomendations daily. Thank you for being you and please never change. Lots of love from Boston. more books please!!! also, lovexwatching your old reading vlogs, Bring them back!!!!

[@claudiapatton9613]

Your videos always make me so happy! The book recs were spot on… Thank you👻🎃☠️

[@chriscze6153]

I noticed a few of these from your book haul video - I decided to buy The Girl in White, Ravenfall, House on Moon Creek Avenue, Halloween Grindhouse, Halloween Fiend, and This Is Halloween from your suggestions. So far I've read The Girl in White (definitely atmospheric but didn't like it too much), Halloween Fiend (definitely creepy), and Halloween Grindhouse - very excited to read the rest as well as Slewfoot. Since you seem to like gothic style fantasy/witches, I highly recommend Juniper and Thorn - love it so much!

[@Varykino1917]

I look to hear "Hello Spooky Friends" every day! Sometimes I go back and rewatch videos that I've already watched just to hear you say that. I think I'm getting addicted. So, this month I'm reading Dracul and loving it. Can't wait for your next vid!!! 🎃👻🧛‍♀️

[@tanyaball1220]

My poor friend..I feel your pain! My advice is to get Frankenstein out of the way early..😉🤣 I CANNOT wait to see your review on Thistlefoot-when I first saw it for BOTM, I totally thought of you! I’m about halfway in, and it’s one of my top five for the year, might possibly be number one. HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON and GOOD LUCK with tomorrow!!👻🎃💀😈👹👺

[@thewolfandherbooks]

That impersonation was spot on. Thank you 🎃

[@jessnadene6415]

If you like The Girl in White, you'll love Lindsay Currie's Scritch Scratch!

[@alexandraroselyn]

I’ve heard that ones really good!!!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Not the witch you wed sounds so cute

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yes I agree!!

[@myrarucker7953]

There are 2 Frankenstein. 1818 was the Shelly original. The 1838 is the one mostly believed to be her husband’s rewrite,the famous Mr. Shelly. I much prefer the original! It’s what Mary wanted and it’s wonderful!!

[@Camille_grcs]

OMG even more books to fill my october TBR 👻🎃

[@VadaniaSilverscribe]

I am a few chapters in the very secret society of irregular witches and I am loving it so far! 🥰🥰🧙‍♀

[@rabailv]

The Gir In White is a fabulous read. I enjoyed it ALOT!

[@romalibra_books]

SO EXCITED FOR THE PATREON 🎉

[@myrarucker7953]

Great vlog!!😊

[@alexandraroselyn]

Thanks Myra! 😊

[@laurenmcgehean]

My number one goal this month is to finally read "Weaveworld" by Clive Barker. I've owned it for years and have read the first third of it TWICE, but I'm making it my mission to read it cover to cover this month. I also picked up "Ravenfall" and borrowed "The Strangers" from Libby, hoping some spooky middle grades will balance out the horror 💀🎃

[@emilbusyram]

Ok your Winifred was spot on! 👌

[@goddess_eve21]

Love your recommendations! I have some of these on my TBR. 🤞🏽✨️🖤

[@erindouglas01]

I think the essex serpent by Sarah perry is my new fave atmospheric read! I’m reading these fleeting shadows now. 🦇

[@lakshanasaoirse48]

Her cup is cuttteeee

[@kaylee7245]

I think this is the year I need to read Rules for Vanishing! 👻🎃🦇

[@caitlyn.m.t9618]

One of my autobuy authors is Christina Henry. And a few years ago she came out with a book called The Ghost Tree and it is the only one of hers that I own that I haven't read yet. So I hope I get to that one. I have this four by four tbr that is menat to get me to read books that I just haven't gotten to for no good reason, and after I read The Jasmine Throne, I have another four lined up. The Ghost Tree is in this, as is Horrid, the Library of the Unwritten, and House of Salt and Sorrows.

[@ReadingNymph]

Did I keep this so I would have a video of yours to watch at all times? Yes but also its always a perfect time for a spooky book 😅 👻

[@BookGoesMyHeart]

I recently read House of Hollow and can only highly recommend if you haven‘t read it yet ❤

[@brightsidegirl]

Just finished that one and it was excellent!

[@sarahperkins2]

Dude Frankenstein is so good! And it holds to its title of a scary story. I made the mistake of reading it on a dark and stormy night (not joking). I didn’t sleep that night and jumped at every shadow. I also recommend Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde.

[@AMTO1834]

Ravenfall is perfect for automn... and Whispering Pines is another one I'd recommend, but more scary.

[@crystalr.castillo2784]

Love Slewfoot. Brom is a fantastic horror fantasy writer 🖤

[@krisprepolec5616]

I just finished Slewfoot today, and I loved it. The art is beautiful and I found the ending to be very cathartic. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

[@hellocharlieebarley]

girly, you are cranking out these wonderful autumnal videos like no other and i *know* that's not easy, so thank you so much for all that you do just to give us great reading recs!!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Omg thank you so much that’s so nice of you to say!!

[@cutiepie606154]

Omg Lexi!! Read Frankenstein!!! I just read it and it was so good and the writing so beautiful. I think you’ll really enjoy it 👻 🤍 🧸

[@Mermaidstuckonland18]

I can’t wait to read Thistlefoot. The house reminds me of Howl’s Moving Castle with the way the house can move on the chicken legs 👻

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yes!!! I also got Sophie Anderson vibes from it I’m so excited to read it!!

[@MaryAris]

I read Frankenstein and Dracula last year. This year on Goodreads I've read 99 books so far out a 100 on my Reading Challenge. 📙

[@alexandraroselyn]

99!?!?! Omg that’s amazing!!!

[@nettielynch434]

Ravenfall sounds like it's got a similar vibe to The Inn Between by Marina Cohen. Highly recommend 📖👍

[@naomiking7518]

I’m really enjoying Belladonna. Thank you for the recommendation. I have a few more that I’m getting because of your recommendations. Have a great weekend reading!! Love your videos ❤️

[@josparx5372]

There are so many books on my TBR for fall, I know I'm not going to get to them all and it makes me very sad lol. However I do really want to read The Picture of Dorian Gray, as well as Hotel Magnifique. Also I need to start my annual reread of The Night Circus 🍁🎃🍂👻

[@kerisbookishcorner2864]

I have SO MANY spooky books I save for October and Ben get upset when I can’t read anywhere near the 50+ books I have saved for then lol. I love this month for spooky book reading!! Some of these are definitely on my TBR too like Belladonna, These Fleeting Shadows and House of Hunger. I also plan to read Frankenstein and get intimidated each year! 👻

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!! 🍁🎃👻🍁🍁🍁🍃👻🎃📚📙📙👻🎃🍃🍂🍂🍁🍃🎃👻👻🍃🍁🍁🍂🍂🍁🎃👻📖📖📖📚📚🍁🍁🍂🍂🍁🍃🎃👻

[@Hummingbirdsqueak]

Cackle is my new favorite ❤️

[@lauradowsett662]

My TBR is Other Birds, Thistlefoot, Salem’s Lot, The Picture of Dorian Gray 🕷🕸

[@laurenschenck5355]

Very secret society of irregular witches OBSESSED one of my favorites plus Hocus Pocus! 🍂👻🍁🍁🎃🍃🍂🎃🍁👻🍂📙📚📚📚🍁🍃🍂🎃👻🍁🍁👻🍂🍃🍂🎃👻🎃🍂🍁🍁📚📚🍂🍃🍂👻👻🎃🎃🍁📖📖👻👻🎃🎃📚📚📙📖📖📙🎃🍂🍂🍂

[@wendyhill4092]

yes!!!! I started society or irregular Witches and I'm loving it! I've also got Slewfoot. The cover and the art 😳❤️❤️❤️ I don't know why it gives me Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks vibes 😂

[@DawnNa_22]

I just finished Slewfoot and it is SO GOOD. I hope you love it 🎃

[@ivanlp6311]

I try to writing in English cause I’m Mexican jaja, the books looks so cool, specially the witches books, so I want to read that’s books jajaja Congrats since Mexico 🇲🇽

[@thecampinglibrarian]

👻 You have put a lot of good books on my radar. I am participating in a few readathons this month so those prompts, along with my borrowed library books, are guiding my reads this month.

[@richa_xo446]

U make me wanna read all day every day, all my life

[@pageswithpo]

The Very Society of Irregular Witches is a 5star. It is amazing!!!!!

[@BrittanyBWrites]

Loving the spooky reconmendations!!! I'm currently reading In the Company of Witches and A Spell for Trouble, and then soon I'm gonna be reading Witch Please and Kingdom of the Cursed

[@Netty_Noo]

I wish , wish , wish we could have book of the month in UK !

[@erinsbooks]

I need to read Frankinstain, too this month. Let's both hold each other accountable for that. :)

[@alexandraroselyn]

WE CAN DO IT ERIN!!!!

[@heatherbritcher5190]

Some great recs! 🧟‍♀️🧝‍♀️🧚🦹‍♀️🧙‍♀️

[@stefanienordstrom6750]

I just finished Lindsay Currie's What Lives in the Woods which is a haunted house story that had me spooked and looking over my shoulder! I have These Fleeting Shadows on my Oct TBR from your recommendation along with Nine Coaches Waiting, My Cousin Rachel, Crackle and Phantom of the Opera. Frankenstein is one of the few books I have reread - every time it hits differently than I expect, so good.👻🎃🦇🧹

[@solangelicag]

This is the year I also read Frankenstein, after having the book on my shelf for years and years 😅👻💀🕸🎃

[@alydrena2304]

Thank you soo much for your recommendations love😻😻🧡🍁🦇

[@AdrianasWonderland]

yayyyy more spooky books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nelliecoody19]

I always love your videos 👻

[@FranFellow731]

I read Roger Zelazny’s A Night in the Lonesome October lent to me by a coworker last year. It’s fun because each chapter is a day in the month of October and it’s narrated by the pet familiars of various spooky icons, all trying to win a game that will either open or close the gate for the elder gods. It was a little repetitive and the ending is rushed but it’s fun because it’s sinister and subtle in its references and the various occurrences. I’d never think Jack the Ripper would be the good guy in a story 😂 if you can find a copy it’s short and worth it!

[@brandytaylor1485]

I love ur jackolanturn mug I’ve seen that one I want the whole collection of that brand of mugs

[@liacurry1076]

I just read Frankenstein and highly recommend the libravox audio to go along with it! I listened to the first portion to get me into it and that really helped, it's so so good!

[@jkpiowa]

Slewfoot is SO good. So much feminine rage!

[@carriem2655]

I’m also trying to read Frankenstein this month!

[@serenanoce9554]

I really want to read Frankenstein as well this season. Like you I have been trying to read it for so long, but for a reason or another I never have. Hopefully this will be the right time. 🎃🎃

[@yobebooo]

I am finally reading Frankenstein after having it on MY TRB for two years!! The first couple of pages were kind of rough for me, but then I was really drawn in.