Seattle Public Library Releases Curated Horror Books List by Women

As the Halloween season approaches, readers are diving into horror and thriller books that offer chilling and immersive experiences. Mystery writers have long been fascinated by the locked-room mystery, a challenging subgenre exemplified by classics from Edgar Allan Poe to Agatha Christie, and contemporary thrillers like "All This Could Be Yours" that place characters in inescapable settings with deadly stakes. For those seeking spooky reads this October, recommendations range from short horror novellas like T. Kingfisher's "What Moves the Dead" to collections of paranormal stories available for free for a limited time, emphasizing the season's surge in horror popularity. The Seattle Public Library highlights dark and disturbing fiction by women authors, such as Johanna van Veen's gothic tale "My Darling Dreadful Thing" and Kate Collins' feminist haunted-house narrative "A Good House for Children," offering readers atmospheric and thematic depth. These curated reading lists encourage readers to explore diverse horror voices and styles, from classic suspense to modern feminist gothic, enriching the Halloween reading experience. Overall, this season's selections cater to varied tastes, encouraging both new and seasoned readers to embrace the thrill of horror literature.