20 Authors Share the Best Scary Books to Read Right Now

It’s fall, and just like frolicking in orchards and public debates over pumpkin spice, scary books are back. ’Tis the season to wrap yourself in blankets, sip a sweet beverage, and read or watch something that scares your pores closed. The best books are recommendations from smart readers, so we asked 20 authors to share their favorite reads. Their answers will give you plenty of haunting reading material to keep you pleasantly petrified through the cold months. Some are classics and some are new releases, and all will have you cozily perched on the edge of your seat.