You may have noticed we’re all about the gently chilling fall vibes right now: if you find suspenseful, eerie, and even frightening reads enticing right now, don’t miss our new episode of What Should I Read Next (#401): Exploring spine-tingling and scary reads. Whether you are new to audiobooks or a longtime listener, I hope you find something fun on this list to enjoy. As a bonus, most of these books are backlist titles that shouldn’t have a long library hold wait before you jump into these chilling tales. There are some phenomenal narrators on this list that many of our readers will recognize and may even be surprised to see listed, like Bahni Turpin, Jim Dale, and more. So know your taste and definitely check content warnings or ask questions about the audiobooks if you have any hesitations. I enjoy stories about ghosts and vampires while some readers find those too frightening some readers can enjoy murderous true crime stories which I find completely horrifying. Of course, scary is a relative term for all. I have listened to every title on the list (some multiple times!) and can confirm that they were all spine-tingling-some more than others, but luckily not too scary for me. Today’s audiobook list features 21 fabulous titles in a whole range of genres-mystery, romance, memoir, fantasy, and everything in between. Bless my sweet mom for making me a more appropriate vampire in a black wig and dress instead!) But bring on all the eerie, a bit creepy, and sometimes even humorous reads, please! Think Vincent Price, Beetlejuice, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video, The Addams Family, and Elvira (who I was determined to dress up as for Halloween at the age of 10. Super descriptive gore and murders? Miss me with that. It is very important to note here that I am a self-professed scaredy cat. And since I cannot rely on leaves falling, crisp air, and harvest bounties in my tropical home, I really look to books and media to create those seasonal feels for me! As an avid audiobook listener, I have enjoyed so many wonderfully spine-tingling but NOT too scary titles over the years that I am thrilled to share with y’all today. It all started when I was born a few days prior to October 31st and the hospital nurses dressed me in a small ghost outfit before heading home with my parents. Welcome, Brigid! -aĮven though I live in a perpetual summer in South Florida, fall and Halloween time have always been my favorite time of year. I enjoyed it so much and I think you will, too. Some of my favorite 2023 reads have come at her recommendation, and perhaps soon you’ll be saying the same thing! I’m so excited she’s sharing this robust roundup of gently chilling and thrilling fall reads today. Dear Readers, today I’m delighted to welcome MMD team member Brigid Misselhorn to the blog! Brigid is indispensable around here, AND she’s one of my favorite people to talk books with.
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