Readers often reach for dark, thrilling stories during the Halloween season. This guide is full of classics like "Frankenstein" and newer reads, such as "The Wife Upstairs," that are sure to scare.

Quirk Books. Every Halloween reading list must include a good vampire story. While you could always read Dracula or Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for your blood-thirsty fix, ...

PEOPLE staffers have rounded up some of their favorite recommendations for spooky books to read during the Halloween season — see our full list, including novels by Stephen King, Anne Rice and more.

Whether you're a horror buff or just looking to get into the Halloween spirit, October is the perfect time to pick up a horror book. Scary movies dominate the season, but thriller novels can offer ...