Halloween reads: a brief all-ages guide

October is the perfect month to read something spooky that weaves together supernatural elements to entertain or scare you. Here are some suggestions for readers of all ages.

Kids
There are many books written about witches, monsters and pumpkins aimed at preschoolers and their parents. School-age kids may like The Witches by Roald Dahl. Preteens are likely to be intrigued by the mysteries of Nancy Drew or thrilled by volumes from the long-lived Goosebumps series. You can also try Coraline or The Grave¬yard Book, both written for kids by author Neil Gaiman.

Teens
If your younger teens haven’t yet been introduced to the wizarding world of Harry Potter, this is the perfect time for them to be initiated. Older teens may prefer something a little different like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Or try some classic horror stories like Bram Stoker’s Dracula or Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Adults
If you haven’t read the Gothic classic, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, October is the perfect month. Or, discover why H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe are considered masters of their craft. Stephen King has countless scary stories to choose from and Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles are among the best in the genre. If you prefer whodunnits, you can’t go wrong with an Agatha Christie mystery.

If you’re looking for a way to make your Halloween reading a family affair, choose a story that everyone will appreciate and listen to the

together. It’s the perfect activity to enjoy while munching on Halloween candy.