Alternative Halloween Books?

[Erin K.]

I'm not a big horror fan. I'm watching everyone post about their scary/creepy/terrifying/chilling/etc. reads and feeling a little left out. Is there anyone else out there who just doesn't get into the whole scary book thing? What are your favorite alternative Halloween books?

[Gillian Ramos]

It probably isn't the best choice before bed, but I don't scare as easily from books. Scary movies and TV shows scare me a lot more.

When I do watch the film version of Let the Right One In, you can be absolutely sure it'll be during the bright and sunny part of the day.

[Marja McGraw]

There's an author named Dorothy Bodoin who writes a lot of mysteries involving holidays, including a few about Halloween. However, her books aren't horrifying. They're kind of like a modern gothic, and I really enjoy her mysteries.

[Erin K.]

I've not heard of Dorothy Bodoin. I'll have to look into her books. Not horrifying is good!

[Linda Banche]

I don't like scary either. But if you like funny, Regency and ebooks, you can try my PUMPKINNAPPER.

[Erin K.]

Hmm, I like the title!

[cheryl sherrard]

If you are looking for an alternative to a Halloween book. I would suggest Damaged by Alex Kava it's a psychological
thriller . It will definitely have you on edge.(Well it had me on edge a little.)

[Erin K.]

Psychological thrillers definitely tend to put me on edge! Sometimes I think they can be scarier than books that set out to be scary.

[RoseAnn (The Social Frog)]

I could not find any I felt like reading so I decided to start reading all the Christmas books I want to read this season instead.

[Erin K.]

Great idea! I much prefer the winter holidays to Halloween. Much less scary!

[Scott Nicholson]

If you like spooky fun, my YA paranormal series October Girls features romance, magic, and ghosts. All proceeds from Oct 25-31 benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. http://www.hauntedcomputer.com/OctoberGirls1.htm

A lot of YA books explore the paranormal without being "horror." Hope you enjoy your Halloween!

Scott

[Erin K.]

Paranormal is ok! It's the creepy murder/stalking/kidnapping/things jumping out of closets/etc that I don't like. I'll take a look at your site. Thanks! Happy Halloween!

[ManOfLaBook.com]

Here are a whole bunch of historical fiction books on Jack the Ripper
http://histficchick.com/2010/10/a-literary-jack-the-ripper-a-guest-...

I haven't read this books so I don't know if they're historical fiction of fictional stories which take place in the past.

http://www.ManOfLaBook.com