Cozy Halloween Reads
We promise, these books won’t bite.
Immerse yourself in the charm of spooky season with 10 cozy Halloween reads.
Fall for a Paranormal Rom-Com:
Fang Fiction: A Novel by Kate Stayman-London
The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires. Devour this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch.
“Fang Fiction is totally unique and utterly captivating. Kate Stayman-London expertly blends atmosphere, nostalgia, and a distinctive premise wrapped in a journey of healing, growing, and revival. The result is a fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human.”—Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and Dusted
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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My Vampire Plus One: A Novel by Jenna Levine
Nothing sucks more than fake dating a vampire in this paranormal romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire.
“Would I let Reginald Cleaves turn me into a vampire? Absolutely—Reggie is hands down one of my new favorite fictional characters ever, and I want to spend eternity reading Jenna Levine’s books. My Vampire Plus-One is A+++++.”—Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Raiders of the Lost Heart
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Best Hex Ever: A Novel by Nadia El-Fassi
A kitchen witch with a penchant for baking and a (literally) cursed love life meets someone who’s worth breaking a hex for in this enchanting romance debut written with a heap of spice and an equal measure of heart.
“A spicy, spellbinding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet, this book is a cottagecore rom-com of magical proportions.”—Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate
“With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day, and I’m excited to see what El-Fassi writes next.”—Olivia Dade, USA Today bestselling author of At First Spite
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Casket Case: A Novel by Lauren Evans
In this warm-hearted debut rom-com, a young woman returns home to run her family’s casket business and falls in love with a seemingly perfect stranger. But there’s just one problem . . . he works for Death.
“A charming, original love story about grief. I loved it.”—Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year
“A modern take on Meet Joe Black, Casket Case is an original, witty, and heartfelt view into love in all its forms.”—Neely Tubati Alexander, author of In a Not So Perfect World
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
Haunt Your Heart Out: A Novel by Amber Roberts
A dashing ghost hunter and the bookseller who made up the ghosts he’s chasing wind up entangled in more ways than one in this steamy contemporary romance from the author of Text Appeal.
“With fake ghost hunting shenanigans and small town fall vibes, Haunt Your Heart Out is the perfect romance for curling up next to the fire in a warm, cozy blanket with a hot cup of tea while watching the leaves change outside.”—Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Raiders of the Lost Heart
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
Cozy-Up with a Fantasy Mystery:
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society: A Novel by C. M. Waggoner
*A LibraryReads Pick*
A librarian with a knack for solving murders realizes there is something decidedly supernatural afoot in her little town in this cozy fantasy mystery.
“Imagine if Jessica Fletcher worked in a village library and found herself fighting a demonic murderer with an ironic sense of humour, and you have a sense of how original, funny and fantastical this book is. I laughed my way through this smart, warm-hearted cozy mystery and I know readers will too.”—Freya Sampson, USA Today bestselling author of Nosy Neighbors
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer: A Novel by Maxie Dara
Murder is not her department.
It’s not like it used to be. Modern-day grim reapers wear business casual, not black cloaks, and they don’t carry scythes, they work for S. C. Y. T. H. E. (Secure Collection, Yielding, and Transportation of Human Essences), where the Department of Natural Causes is the least exciting gig. And that’s how Kathy Valence likes it: boring and predictable.
Then, she goes to pick up a new client and finds his soul is missing. When she finally tracks down Conner Ortiz, he angrily insists he was murdered, and he refuses to move on until Kathy finds out why and by whom. Kathy has only forty-five days to solve the mystery before the boy’s soul is doomed to roam the earth as a ghost forever.
“I’d follow this grim reaper anywhere. Wildly creative and impossible to put down, sure to induce both belly laughs and tears, A Grim Reaper’s Guide To Catching A Killer is full of heart and soul(s).”—Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Laugh-Out-Loud with a Spooky Comedy:
Nightmare of a Trip: A Novel by Maureen Kilmer
This is one family getaway they’ll never forget . . .
From creepy indoor waterparks to paranormally plagued Cracker Barrels, it’s one thing after another in the pursuit of the great American summer road trip. Will the Somersets be able to shake these bad vibes and get on with the family bonding? Or will the road less traveled quite literally become the highway to hell?
“[A] hilarious supernatural spin on National Lampoon’s Vacation . . . Amid the paranormal chills and thrills, Kilmer captures the quintessential road trip experience, from cranky kids and sketchy roadside motels to car troubles and germ-infested indoor water parks.”—BookBub
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Crack a Cozy Case:
We Solve Murders: A Novel by Richard Osman
*A LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick*
From the #1 bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club Series comes a brand new mystery, an iconic new detective duo, and a thrilling new murder to solve . . .
“Madcap fun, with an entertaining new cast of characters and Osman’s trademark wit. Delightful!”—Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
“Osman introduces another lovable group of unwitting investigators. . . As in Osman’s other series, they cross paths with a variety of people—including drug-dealing politicians, customs agents, and social media influencers—who may or may not be inclined to help them, and watching the unlikely threesome charm each other and (almost) everyone they meet is a delight . . . Osman fans will be glad to hop on that private jet and go along for the ride.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Agnes Sharp and the Trip of a Lifetime: A Novel by Leonie Swann
This highly anticipated follow-up to The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp finds Agnes and her octogenarian friends face-to-face with a killer after winning a trip to a beautiful hotel in the seaside town of Cornwall.
“Television fans may think of The White Lotus with an all-senior cast, a laugh track, and a shower of exclamation points inside and outside the dialogue. The protagonist concludes, ‘If you thought about it, it really had been a very special holiday indeed.’ Agreed.”—Kirkus Reviews
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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