OCTOBER TBR 🎃🕯️🦇 // Spooky Reads For Gothtober

BOO! Did I scare ya? If I didn't, the books on my TBR sound promising to do exactly that. Here's my video talking about the books I want to read in October for spooky season!
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[@tishabloom1166]

The thumbnail look is ICONIC but so is the pigtails and hoodie like it perfectly embodies the feeling reading an amazing atmospheric book gives where we feel as though we can imagine ourselves in the world in these elaborate outfits and visuals while never having to move from what we’re reading

[@sb3626]

Just added a bunch of books to my TBR 🎃

[@deffnot_tee]

I read The Atlas Six at the beginning of September and I absolutely loved it. It was different from the books I usually read and is now one of my favorites.

[@tishabloom1166]

Also you’re so valid for doing what you needed in terms of what content you want to edit and put out on your channel, the best content you can give us is content you yourself are happy with

[@jeeranko3359]

Oh dear, you do you, don't apologize for something you have zero control over. I'm fairly sure everyone here loves and understands you. Happy reading!🥰

[@fionadonohue572]

Sheridan Le Fanu is an Irish writer from the 1800s. Carmilla was first published as a short story/novella in another book called In A Glass Darkly. It has inspired a number of films.

[@cassieosbourne7666]

I did a ghost/EMF reader tour of the Edinburgh vaults when I was 17 and I was terrified the whole time. I LOVED it (also didn't sleep that night)

[@AbiofPellinor]

whatever format you're comfortable with is the best one!

[@kaesinfinitelibrary]

ICONIC THUMBNAIL!!!! Okay queen I see your new intro 🤩 Your beginning chat is a whole mood but we could never be disappointed with anything you create 💖💖💖

[@KeiraAndGeo]

the pumpkin sweater is so fine and matches your cover of 'if we were villains' so perfectly!

[@emilyelizabethbooklover]

I’m so happy it’s October! Now I can read all the spooky fall vibe books I’ve been saving. Good luck with your TBR!

[@kathleenbaker2791]

I have a huge stack for October and you just helped me add to it LOL! Thank you. So excited and I am with you, I think the vibe will continue until it’s time to start reading Christmas stuff! Have an amazing weekend. 🎃 👻 🎃 👻

[@ffiontill5924]

I’ve just started delving into the classics and origins of horror and gothic literature and film and wowowow I mean I’ve always liked and enjoyed the stories of Dracula and Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll, Dorian Gray etc etc and how fascinating it is that they were written literally centuries ago and yet we still adore and recreate and try to bring these stories into current times although the classics are always the best. But also the horror movies and the hammer productions and it’s sooo fascinating. And don’t even get me started on the idea of the devil and dark magic and paranormal and witches!!pagans, witchcraft, the salem trials, Wicca, herbs, crystals, spirits and the legends of Halloween, dead walking the earth. there’s just so much to learn and read and listen to.

[@dilah1803]

I completely agree, i also started reading gothic classics this year. Honestly they are so interesting! I love seeing how much effect they have and making connections with other stories makes me feels like Sherlock 😂

[@pandoricaofbooks]

in my country, halloween is not a"thing" we do (or most of us), but this year i've only been reading spooky books, so i feel like i'm participating even if oceans away.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

It’s not that big of a thing here in the UK to be honest, you just get a few things here and there. I love it too much to not make it a thing though 😂

[@booklover8872]

Oh my god Gothikana is one of my favourite books this year. It's very steamy too! Got me fanning myself sometimes. Probably the steamiest on your TBR 😂🔥 Also The Atlas Six is amazing!❤️

[@ellie-elles.bookshelf]

Love your makeup! This looks like a very spooky TBR!! I'm taking part in Spoopathon and Magical Hopathon this month!

[@Laravand]

It’s totally okay if you don’t want to put out a video you’re not happy with❤️ I love this video🎃🍂

[@tanellenash7383]

I’m reading Atlas Six right now and it’s amazing

[@msellenandrea]

I'm not participating in any readathons this month but I am reading all the moody and dark books! :D The Secret History is on sale for kindle today so I had to snag it!

[@emergentrealms89]

I hope you sleep with a night light. Things are about to get real spooky at your place!! 🎃

[@KatiesBookNook426]

Yes this tbr is perfectly spooky!!!

[@thewolfandherbooks]

I'm also interpreting a large friendship group as teen main characters as well, so don't worry. There are a TON of teen peers in Clown in a Cornfield.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Oh amazing!! Thank you for letting me know 🙌🏻🥰

[@angelaholmes8888]

Here's what I'm reading in October 🎃 Needful things Firestarter The firekeeper daughter The good luck girls Dragon haven Empire of silence Grace and glory Supernatural unusual sacrifices Supernatural cold fire The shaadi set-up Sisters of the snake

[@Books_and_Raye]

If We Were Villains is 👌 🎃

[@ReadingNymph]

Loved this cozy tbr! Carmilla is such a good book! Good luck with your reading!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Ooh glad to hear it! Thank you 🥰

[@Sara75277]

I am taking part in Spoopathon and also low key doing Raedathon today. So excited for your sprints later this evening🎃

[@Thebeccafowell]

I wanted to take part in all the readathons 😂 but I gave myself a bit of a break and am only taking part in Spoopathon 🎃

[@OliviasCatastrophe]

Ooh I am really interested in alls well, of course because of the shakespeare mentions in it. And I have been meaning trying something by that author and think it could be more approachable than bunny for me. I love if we were villains. Not to sound like a broken record but SHAKESPEARE. But the dark academia vibes and complicated friendships are so good in it. Ooh I have the cabin at the end of the world by paul tremblay and want to try it soon. And Carmilla! I need to read it and that edition is beautiful. Clown in a cornfield is on my to try list too. I am also going to be continuing my tbr throughout the rest of the year :D

[@bettymiller5164]

I loved Catherine House! Thanks for the other spooky recs!

[@vivianwakoff]

I saw the thumbnail and thought "Os Angelina Jolie doing a new movie"? I'm gonna be doing Smutathon at the end of October, so I see a lot of fantasy romance in my future this month.

[@readbymalja]

Hey Ashleigh! I hope you're good 😊 Your TBR made me want to participate in this readathon! I hope you enjoy reading these books ❤✨

[@JanAgaton]

literally the same reason i purchased Gothikana hahah

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

We are easily bought 🥴😂

[@carpelibri6365]

I have that same version of Carmilla and plan on reading it in October as well! I immediately bought Gothikana…it seems like a spookier version of The Love Hypothesis which I absolutely loved.

[@leeh4343]

Hoping to get to Catherine House soon myself 😊

[@sakurahan91]

Your TBR looks great! I’ve added a few of the books to my want to read list. I started the last Harry Potter book yesterday for the Halloween, witchy vibes.

[@TinyNDangerous]

I'm team demon for Gothtober! 😈🎃 I'm also doing Trick-or-T(read)athon! not all the prompts overlap so it's a little ambitious.

[@demeldapenkitty7937]

Just finished If We Were Villains and loved it!

[@readswithemma]

Excited for your thoughts on If We Were Villains, I’m also reading it this month

[@petro8514]

I think it's going to be a wonderful month for you, I hope. I might have time to return to this soon I really hope. Grateful 🌹

[@anautisticreader2963]

Sounds like some fun reads you have conking up. I hope you enjoy them all. 👻🎃

[@minabosch2517]

Omg this thumbnail is EVERYTHING.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank you so much!!

[@saragouveiaa]

Very excited for you to read The Atlas Six! Hope you enjoy it (and all the other books) 😊

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Good luck with your reading! 👀

[@chesknits]

I loved Catherine House! If you're looking for more 'Is this real life or something spooky?' type of horror, add The Grip of It by Jac Jemc to your TBR!

[@JanAgaton]

omg i JUST filmed my oct. tbr and you just reminded me that i forgot to mention Clown in a Cornfield lol. hoping the audiobook is good 'cause my tbr is way too ambitious...

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

That’s usually me 😂 relate for the audiobooks though, I’m about to go scouting for any I can find

[@carrieicanhasbooks]

🎃 I hope to read all the spooky/seasonal books

[@carly885]

Well I will be reading carmella immediately

[@cuppa.books.]

🎃🎃 I just got Library of the Dead on my kindle, pretty much picked for all the same reasons you did 😂

[@bookwyrmelynn5220]

I also picked If We Were Villains for consequences. Go team #heavenlyhalos 😇🎃

[@yolandah6451]

I just finished If We Were Villains and I loved it, though I can imagine it was a bit much when you were studying Shakespeare as well. 😅 I hope you have a better reading experience this time!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank you!! I have a strong feeling I will 🤞🏻

[@blakeyyy1061]

I luv aesthetics

[@myles2974]

i love your videos thank you for the reccs :)

[@MilenaReads]

love the dark academia vibes! 🎃

[@frannieforthoughts9527]

*pumpkinssss!!!*

[@bookcrazy1998]

🎃 Hello!

[@crazyforbooksandcoffee]

Just tried to order The Atlas Six it's saying not available till March 2022 in UK 😔

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Yeahhhh now that it’s gained a traditional publisher it’ll be pulled from most sites until their publication date

[@crazyforbooksandcoffee]

@@AFrolicThroughFiction going to order next choice quicker lol seems all the Picks are quickly being picked up by UK publishers 🤣 starting a trend lol x

[@YarnReader]

I'm attempting as many readathons as possible this month, probably will regret it.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

You’ve got this! 😂🙌🏻

[@sandraw.2010]

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[@adie1305]

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[@cleg78]

Hey my lovely, don’t apologise or worry that the video is different to the thumbnail. You are more important xx

[@cleg78]

I honestly think that The Library of the Dead I will be surprised if you read it fully and enjoy it. I read it about 6 months ago and it was not the best book I have read, I hope you do like it, but I will be surprised so I would try it first

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank you 💚 I’m really intrigued about it, shame you didn’t enjoy it!

[@cleg78]

@@AFrolicThroughFiction I had a limited signed hardcover, had I have known you wanted it I would have sent it up, I think I gave it 2⭐️ maybe 3 I forget now. Some aspects were great but some aspects grated my arse so much that I couldn’t see passed it and yet this was a series I was looking forward to.🖤

[@beatricevinassa9439]

How can i join your bookclub??

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

The Patreon link on the description box ☺️

[@em_harring]

I dnf'ed If We Were Villains as soon as I read the author liken someone being looked at as like "a slave trader at auction." Plus there's apparently horrible gay rep! Nope. I need that edition of Carmilla, though! Gorg.

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