horror books you need to read this halloween 🎃 my top recommendations for spooky season

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @adrian_christine_
    @adrian_christine_ 2 года назад +24

    The Last House On Needless Street is one of my absolute faves!! I recommend it to everyone!! Have you read The Patient by Jasper Dewitt? Highly recommend the audio. I listened alone in the dark and it totally freaked me out 👀

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +3

      It’s so good right? 👏 I have heard amazing things about The Patient (specifically the audiobook) so will be adding that to my list right now! Thanks for the rec :)

    • @Kuyjac258
      @Kuyjac258 2 года назад

      @@georgianic I’m about half way through now and loving it.

  • @wnderfulsmiler
    @wnderfulsmiler 2 года назад +7

    I am SO happy seeing someone recommend Last house on needless street! It really is super amazing and needs way more attention than it's getting

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      I thought it was so so good - deffo needs more hype!

    • @wnderfulsmiler
      @wnderfulsmiler 2 года назад

      @@georgianic it really does!

    • @kaiju_k5042
      @kaiju_k5042 2 года назад

      Yes, that ending.. yowza!!!

  • @rae7129
    @rae7129 2 года назад +13

    I was obsessed with the Horrorstor book because it was topnotch with magazine-like pages! And it was the first time I came across a channel recommending that book. 😄

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +2

      It’s so good isn’t it - really different and creative! 🫶 I loved the story too - so scary and fun!!

  • @s.m.m6710
    @s.m.m6710 2 года назад +4

    Just subscribed!!! I've read some of these books already but I'm definitely gonna get Stolen Tongues andCamp Slaughter!!! Thanks for your recommendations!!!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching + deciding to stick around! ☺️ sounds like you have good taste it books - hope you enjoy!!

  • @nicolaspencer
    @nicolaspencer 2 года назад +5

    I loved hearing about all of the scary books!.. i wouldnt dare read them but the scariest thing of all to me was being stuck in ikea all night! .look forward to your next vlog x

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Haha yes I don’t think I’d like that either! Will deffo get you to read a scary book one day 👻 x

    • @racheltfisher
      @racheltfisher 2 года назад

      I recommend The Small Spaces or Cassidy Blake series if you want some children’s or middle grade spooky books

  • @TheLazyDaze
    @TheLazyDaze 2 года назад +5

    I picked up Stolen Tongues today cause of this video. I'm only like 2 chapters in so far but it's already super creepy! Thanks for the recommendation!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Yay! I’m glad you’re enjoying it - it only gets creepier 😂🧡

  • @myreadingescapism
    @myreadingescapism 2 года назад +5

    I am literally looking for similar books to Stolen Tongues because I absolutely loved it!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +2

      It was so good right!!! There must be other things like it out there somewhere!

    • @myreadingescapism
      @myreadingescapism 2 года назад

      @@georgianic right! Any reqs I see.. are nothing like it! I think that’s just a fear of mine.. dark, outside woods. I did see devolution by max brooks is supposed to be similar so I bought it but haven’t read it haha

    • @CricketStyleJ
      @CricketStyleJ 10 месяцев назад +1

      There is a prequel novel to Stolen Tongues. It's called Church Beneath the Roots.

  • @lulovee7790
    @lulovee7790 2 года назад +2

    OMG YOUR SWEATER IS EVERYTHING!!!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Ahhhhh I love! Thank you 🧡

  • @lauramacaskill7553
    @lauramacaskill7553 2 года назад +3

    Just bought Stolen Tongues and Night of the Mannequins after seeing this vid - my week off work is sorted 😛👻 great vid!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +2

      Ahhhh have the best time reading! 🧡 let me know what you thought!

  • @findingthesilverlining2740
    @findingthesilverlining2740 2 года назад +2

    I loved Imaginary Friend. Another really great scary story is Baby Teeth. That one freaked me right out.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Baby Teeth sounds sooooo good!

  • @ThisisJenn
    @ThisisJenn 2 года назад +1

    Awee I love the little pumpkin randomly sitting by you 🖤🥰🎃 Loving the vibe. Great videooo, thanks so much for the book recommendations. I needed it.

    • @ThisisJenn
      @ThisisJenn 2 года назад

      oh and I must add: Subscribed and added all these books to my wish list lol (So haaaappy that Stolen Tongues AND The Whisper Man are available on my kindle Unlimited US)

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      I cannot pass these mini pumpkins without buying a few 🧡😂 thank you so much for watching and for deciding to stick around! I hope you enjoy the books!! 🫶 x

    • @ThisisJenn
      @ThisisJenn 2 года назад

      @@georgianic Started reading Stolen Tongues last night and OMG 👏👏👏

  • @Littleloulotus1964
    @Littleloulotus1964 2 года назад

    The house on needles street was so good. I read it in 3 days and am now reading Catriona Wards new book Sundial! So excited for this one

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      It’s so good right!! I need to pick that one up!

  • @Stygia96
    @Stygia96 2 года назад +1

    I'm thinking of ending things was pretty good but lost me toward the end. I loved the car ride to his family house, something about an open dialougue between two characters really hits the spot especially when you start piecing things together. Anyways gonna try stolen tongues bc of your recommendations!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Yes I totally get that! The start of the book is so strong! I love reading about two people talking and things unravelling as you read! Hope you like Stolen Tongues - it’s so fun!

  • @Hannah-ps8xz
    @Hannah-ps8xz 2 года назад

    I LOVE your jumper!!! 🙌🙌💗💗 need to find one hahah

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Thanks lovely! 🫶 asos have amazing Halloween jumpers usually!

  • @milborae
    @milborae 2 года назад

    I have recently finished Stolen Tongues, and I LOVED IT!!! I genuinely thought I could see things moving around in the darkness in my room whilst reading that book... I was SPOOKED.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Yesssss!! Such a good scary book - I wish I could reread for the first time!!!

  • @carrielumpkin3250
    @carrielumpkin3250 2 года назад +1

    I just subscribed to your channel I'm definitely going to get on Amazon and order mostly all those books thank you so much 🤗

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for sticking around!! Let me know if you end up reading any 🧡🫶

  • @sophiefran1622
    @sophiefran1622 2 года назад +4

    You always have the best spooky book recs!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      thank you so much 😭 🧡 i really thrive in autumn 😂🎃

  • @alecmomalec1298
    @alecmomalec1298 Год назад

    i just read night of the mannequins ! really loved it!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  Год назад

      yes!! such a good one! i read my heart is a chainsaw by the same author recently and enjoyed that too! ☺️

  • @andiereads
    @andiereads 2 года назад +1

    Have you read Cirque Bezerk by Jessica Guess?? It's a slasher novella at a haunted carnival, where teenagers are up to no good 👀 SO FUN!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Oooh that sounds absolutely amazing - adding to my TBR! 👏

    • @andiereads
      @andiereads 2 года назад

      @@georgianic Let me know your thoughts if/when you read it! I don't typically like scary books, but I thought this was such a good time

  • @ZoeMikelStites
    @ZoeMikelStites 2 года назад +1

    I love Alex North! He has a new book coming out in February called The Angel Maker and I'm so excited

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Me too! Oooh I did not know that! I will 100% be buying that the day it comes out 😂🫶

    • @ZoeMikelStites
      @ZoeMikelStites 2 года назад

      @@georgianic I don't usually want to pre-order stuff but I'm considering it

  • @marciassparklesthreads3823
    @marciassparklesthreads3823 2 года назад +1

    I love horror! Thank you for your recommendations. Will definitely be looking for these. 😊

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching :) 🧡

  • @danelsonx
    @danelsonx 2 года назад

    Great List! I normally have a tough time finding something interesting to read since if you have watched and read horror all your life, nothing surprises you. I read Last House On Needlees Street. Although I figured out what was going on pretty early in the book, it was a great read. Thanks for the tip on Stolen Tongues. So far, it is interesting as well. I also downloaded samples of Pretty Girls and Imaginary Friend.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Totally agree - not much shocks me anymore so I know I’ve found a gem when it does! Yes such a fun read, I was firmly in the camp of *had no idea what was going in, and was completely mind blown when it was revealed-*😂 hope you enjoy!!! Pretty Girls is the most disturbing read, I’ve found nothing like it since!

  • @MC-xq6yd
    @MC-xq6yd Год назад

    I am so glad I just found your channel! I love all your recommendations 😊

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  Год назад

      aww thank you so much! i’m glad you’re here 🥰

  • @alexiscastelli3711
    @alexiscastelli3711 2 года назад +1

    Hidden pictures freaked me out! Highly recommend!!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      This sounds so good - will be buying!! Thank you for the rec :)

  • @alliewithbooks
    @alliewithbooks 2 года назад +1

    I definitely need to pick some of these up!! I did pick up Night of the Living Mannequins and ended up DNF'ing it unfortunately. It just wasn't for me! But I really want to pick up other books by Stephen Graham Jones soon!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      I think out of all of these if you’re gonna pick up one - do The Whisper Man (for a fun thrilling read) or Stolen Tongues (to be scared) 🫶 Thanks for watching lovely!

  • @jorgelopez-pr6dr
    @jorgelopez-pr6dr Год назад

    Although it is not a novel,this short story scared me as no other work had done in a long time: "The Old Portrait" by Hume Nisbet.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  Год назад

      oooh thanks for the rec! adding to my TBR! :)

  • @roostercrws3x
    @roostercrws3x 2 года назад +1

    Woom and house of leaves check them out
    I got two books from your list on the way thank you!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the recs! Will check these out! Ooooh enjoy!!!

  • @stews9
    @stews9 2 года назад

    Wonderful round-up and commentary. Brava.

  • @jaywithwhiskey
    @jaywithwhiskey 2 года назад

    Thank you thank you! This video was super useful and super entertaining ❤️

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching 🥰

  • @racheltfisher
    @racheltfisher 2 года назад

    Hello, your video popped up on my RUclips feed so hey and I’ve subscribed, and added these recommendations to my spooky books recommendations list on Goodreads

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Hello! ☺️ thank you for watching + choosing to stay! Ahh I love that - I hope you enjoy if you end up reading any!

  • @JaySanderson
    @JaySanderson 2 года назад +2

    Best book video yet! Just in time for spooky season 😁

  • @LindseyMCruz
    @LindseyMCruz 2 года назад

    I love your Buffy sweater ❤

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!! 🧡

  • @bpuryea
    @bpuryea 2 года назад +1

    I highly recommend Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Will check it out, thanks :)

  • @marvinx616
    @marvinx616 2 года назад

    where you got that buffy sweater from?

  • @tiboraranyossi9263
    @tiboraranyossi9263 2 года назад +2

    Great recommendation,PRETTY GIRLS is on my wishlist forever,THE WHISPER MAN is on my TBR shelf and I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS was AMAZING,loved it ❤️

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching 🫶 ahhh yessss! your taste in books sounds immaculate!! Pretty Girls is wild - deffo give it a read asap!

    • @tiboraranyossi9263
      @tiboraranyossi9263 2 года назад

      @@georgianic I really need to get hold of it ☝️ I just have so many books waiting to be read and my birthday is also coming up 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

  • @Kuyjac258
    @Kuyjac258 2 года назад +1

    I’ve just finished The Exorcist’s House by Nick Roberts which was really good. Plenty gore and creepiness. Perfect for October.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Oooooh that sounds great!!!

  • @_itslaura_
    @_itslaura_ 2 года назад

    Thank you for these recommendations!
    I feel like you mostly enjoy rather scary horror books/thrillers but have you read The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey? It's my fav book, and it is not exactly scary imo but the characters are amazing and they have very strong developments. The main character is a 10-year old girl, who is not your typical main character. It includes zombies, but it's not rlly about that, to me it's about what makes smth a monster and it's just really good and the ending has a twist you probably wouldn't expect. It's very well written and great for anyone who loves books that make them think (and metaphors!)
    I wish everyone who reads this a great day!🥰

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Hello! Thank you for the recommendations - just had a google and this looks really great! Will definitely be adding to my TBR and reading asap! 🧡

    • @_itslaura_
      @_itslaura_ 2 года назад

      @@georgianic I hope you'll enjoy it!🥰

  • @FlowerPower69123
    @FlowerPower69123 2 года назад

    Just finished reading stolen tongues. Read it over a couple of days. Very creepy read, loved it

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed! I couldn’t put it down 👏 I kept thinking if it all ends well I can go to bed less scared 😂

  • @roostercrws3x
    @roostercrws3x 2 года назад +1

    Just ordered imaginary friend ❤️ most likely gonna read half this list lol you have good taste thanks again
    read joyland by Stephen king

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      You got this! You’re gonna love it 🧡 I’m on a Stephen King hype right now so I shall pick it up! Thanks for the rec :)

  • @TimothyCollins
    @TimothyCollins 2 года назад

    Okay, I stumbled upon this video since I am looking for a new book recommendation and it popped up. I had no idea what your taste is so i was not sure if your list would ma6ch what I like to read. Then you suggested "Night of the Mannequins"... and yeah, your taste matches mine since I read that awhile ago and it is absolutely stellar.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      It’s so good isn’t it! I might give it a re-read soon because it’s been a little while!! Thanks for watching :)

  • @gee6538
    @gee6538 2 года назад +2

    Stolen tongues was originally a Reddit story on NoSleep was it not?. I remember reading it and LOVING it and hearing about it become an actual book?

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Yes it was!! I read the Reddit post after I read the book and I’m so happy it did so well! So creepy!

    • @gee6538
      @gee6538 2 года назад

      @@georgianic is it worth also reading the book- I haven’t read the post in over a year so if the book is a bit creepier then I’ll 100% read it 🙌🏻

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      @@gee6538 the book is soooo good! Deffo give it a go! The opening chapter alone 😭😭😭

  • @ering2467
    @ering2467 2 года назад +1

    RUclips thought I might like this video. RUclips is right! Great list, most are on my read or tbr lists.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching 😊 sounds like you have the best taste in books!!!

  • @lonibelle2524
    @lonibelle2524 8 месяцев назад

    I just came across this video so I’m late to the game but Stolen Tongues is narrated on RUclips by a channel called Be Busta and it’s named My Cabin Getaway. It is TERRIFYING to hear it aloud!!
    Also I loved your recommendations, thank you!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  8 месяцев назад +1

      oooh it’s been a while since i read it now so i will have to watch this & revisit! i bet hearing it outloud is 10x scarier!! thanks for watching and for the rec!!! ☺️

  • @lynnhathaway3755
    @lynnhathaway3755 2 года назад +1

    The Last House on Needless Street felt like the book that never ends. The first few chapters were good, however, the twist became obvious half way through. Then the author spent the last three chapters explaining/justifying the twist. And the only character I really felt much sympathy for was the cat.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Oh no! I’m sad to hear you didn’t like it! I think that book is either a love or hate from other reviews I’ve seen! Yes I agree about the cat, I felt the same about the characters!

  • @kennethmajor5016
    @kennethmajor5016 2 года назад +1

    A good old school horror novel is: Walkers. by Graham Masterton. Published 1991

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Just had a google and this seems like something I would love!!! Making sure I purchase this one asap! Thanks for the rec + for watching :)

  • @surpriseitsus9622
    @surpriseitsus9622 2 года назад

    The Troop was really good 👍

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      I reaaaally want to read it!!

  • @froxyanicotti
    @froxyanicotti 2 года назад +2

    That buffy shirt. I know a girl who is type o positively obsessed with little vampire man spike.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      It’s so good right. I rewatch every year 🧛‍♀️

  • @ivydaimond6715
    @ivydaimond6715 2 года назад

    I need that Buffy shirt like yesterday

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      you do!!! it’s last year asos but they always bring out amazing stuff around halloween! 🦇

  • @ethalinia
    @ethalinia 2 года назад +1

    I started reading Horrorstör thinking it was going to be quite funny and it legit scared the shit out of me, haha.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      omg yes some of the imagery is no joke!!! 😂 so good haha

  • @Chasing.therain
    @Chasing.therain Год назад

    I agree! Whisper Man was so creepy!!!

  • @Bookables
    @Bookables 2 года назад

    That sweatshirt though!!!!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Ahhhhh it’s my pride and joy 🥹

  • @emilyemilyemily81
    @emilyemilyemily81 4 месяца назад

    Penpal by dathan auberach is hands down the scariest most unnerving book I’ve ever read. Still think about it to this day.. also the exorcist of course made this 32 year old woman want to leave the light on before bed 😂

  • @ToTheWolves
    @ToTheWolves 2 года назад

    You don't have to turn lights off for bed time. Why do people do that?

  • @anonymous_ea
    @anonymous_ea 2 года назад

    thank you!!

  • @trensshawndy9595
    @trensshawndy9595 2 года назад

    That shirt is everything 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥new subscriber ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!!! Buffy rewatch is a must every Halloween! 😂🧡 thank you for choosing to stick around x

  • @kerryplatt7085
    @kerryplatt7085 2 года назад +1

    I love scary book recommendations 🎃🤡👻 I've just read Night of the prowler by Jon athan , it's an extreme horror book, very sick & gory, although I did enjoy it!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      Oooh that sounds really good! Shall add to my TBR! 🥰 thank you for watching!!!

    • @kerryplatt7085
      @kerryplatt7085 2 года назад

      @@georgianic love your videos and recommendations 🙂

  • @chimneydriptray2439
    @chimneydriptray2439 Год назад

    If you enjoy a great Halloween and Christmas ghost story try reading a book I’ve just read…..Don’t Play Games With The Builder… it was a real gripper.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  Год назад

      oooh will have to check this one out! thanks for the rec :)

  • @emilyemilyemily81
    @emilyemilyemily81 4 месяца назад

    Penpal by dathan auberach is hands down the most scary and unnerving book I’ve ever read. Still think about it to this day.. and the exorcist ofc which made this 32 year old woman want to leave the light on before bed 😂

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  4 месяца назад

      oooh this is only £2.99 on kindle at the minute so i might have to purchase! love the exorcist films so i’m shocked i’ve never read the book! 😂 thanks for the recs 🥰

  • @danielmarshall9060
    @danielmarshall9060 2 года назад

    Great shirt.

  • @anonymous_ea
    @anonymous_ea 2 года назад +1

    watch me read these overnight instead of sleeping even though I've school tomorrow

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      That’s the right attitude! 👏🫶 reading horror books at night is a must

  • @jacksonamaral329
    @jacksonamaral329 2 года назад

    Good.

  • @emmaribena5529
    @emmaribena5529 2 года назад

    Stolen Tongues was NOT scary. Last House of Needless Street was boring - am I the only person who doesn't like this book? I'm never gonna get a decent scary book recommendation! 😞
    thanks for the video......omg your shutters - in love!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      You must be so brave I was so scared of Stolen Tongues 😂!! I totally get you, I kinda feel that way with horror films atm - nothing is quite hitting! I hope you find your ultimate scary read soon!! 🧡 (and let me know when you do as I will be buying that!!)

    • @emmaribena5529
      @emmaribena5529 2 года назад

      @@georgianic I've got a huge stack tbr, so if I find a scary one I'll let you know! Xx

    • @christine7956
      @christine7956 2 года назад

      @@georgianic if no horror movie is doing it for you i recommend speak no evil.

  • @hooklineandinker
    @hooklineandinker 2 года назад

    "As you can tell from the cover"....*doesn't insert cover*

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад +1

      This pains me every time I think about it 😭 I only noticed after it was uploaded

  • @RubyEmeraldGold
    @RubyEmeraldGold 2 года назад

    The Whisper Man is probably the least scary book I’ve read. Same for Lock Every Door.

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      Sounds like you have read some scary books - do you have any recs?

  • @drs1078
    @drs1078 Год назад

    I read Ten and didn’t care for ending

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  Год назад

      oh no!! that’s a shame, what are you currently reading?

  • @vondbee7091
    @vondbee7091 2 года назад

    Nice intro

  • @Frederickwilliams1967
    @Frederickwilliams1967 2 года назад +1

    You should check out my horror books and put them on your list!!!
    Frederick williams’
    “Tales from the Rapers”
    Frederick Williams’
    “Two-sentence horror stories”
    Frederick Williams’
    “Justice & judgment horror stories”
    This will scare the crap out of you!

  • @EmilyChaytor
    @EmilyChaytor 2 года назад +1

    there's a sequel to clown in a cornfield and it was good!!!

    • @georgianic
      @georgianic  2 года назад

      w h a t!!! I need to read it!!!

    • @EmilyChaytor
      @EmilyChaytor 2 года назад

      @@georgianic yes!!!!! almost better than the first imo! also the last house on needless street has been sitting on my shelf and now i'm so excited to read it!