Spooky Season Selections for Teens

Are you ready for Halloween? If not, check out these Young Adults books that are frightfully delightful. Happy reading!

Hollow
By Taylor Grothe

Don’t Let the Forest In meets The Whispering Dark in a queer YA cult horror following a recently diagnosed autistic teen who becomes enmeshed in a community of outcasts harboring sinister secrets.

Available in book format.


Make Me a Monster
By Kalynn Bayron

The New York Times bestselling author is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance. Meka is used to death. After all, it’s the family business. But then tragedy strikes, and Meka’s world is torn apart. She isn’t the only one desperate to unearth their secrets . . . because the truth may be worth dying for.

Available in book format.


Showstopper
By Lily Anderson

The Ghostlight Youth Theater Camp isn’t the best program in the world, but to Faye, it’s home. As Faye steps into her spotlight, complications arise. Suddenly, she’s competing with her BFF for lead roles and distracted by the attentions of the new camp hottie. Even when the drama turns deadly, Faye remains determined to make this the best production the Ghostlight has ever seen.

Available in book format.

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The Weight of Blood
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Two Sides to Every Murder
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What Stalks Among Us
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Wrath Becomes Her
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Books that say Boo!

Get in the Spooky Season spirit this October with books that offer thrills and chills. For more Spooky Season selections, check out our curated list from Pratt Librarians here.

8114
By Joshua Hull

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A Sunny Place for Shady People
By Mariana Enriquez

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All Hallows
By Christopher Golden

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Asylum Hotel
By Juliet Blackwell

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At the Bottom of the Garden
By Camilla Bruce

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How to Survive a Horror Story
By Mallory Arnold

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Listen for the Lie
By Amy Tintera

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Midnight Timetable
By Bora Chung

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Never Flinch
By Stephen King

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Not Quite Dead Yet
By Holly Jackson

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One Dark Night
By Hannah Richell

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She Didn’t See It Coming
By Shari Lapena

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Shutter
By Ramona Emerson

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Slashed Beauties
By Alison Rushby

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The Missing Half
By Ashley Flowers

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Fun and Festive Reads for Kids

The fall season is full of so many fun and festive holidays that kids and families can enjoy! Whether you are interested in celebrating or learning more about Diwali (October 20th), Halloween (October 31st) or the Day of the Dead/ Día de Muertos (November 1st and 2nd), the Pratt is here to help you get into the spirit. For more Children books focusing on holidays, please visit our collection here.

Diwali

Diwali
By Sital Gorasia Chapman

Garland of Lights
By Chitra Soundar

My Diwali Light
By Raakhee Mirchandani

Once Upon a Diwali
By Anita Mishra

The Light Within You
By Namita Moolani Mehra

Shubh Diwali!
By Chitra Soundar

Halloween

Peppa’s Magical Halloween
By Lauren Holowaty

Trunk-or-Treat!
By Chris Ayala-Kronos

Karen’s Ghost
By DK Yingst

Pete the Cat Scaredy Cat!
By Kimberly & James Dean

Day of the Day/ Día de Muertos

El Catrín & La Catrina
By Nayeli Reyes

Mi Ofrenda
By Mariana Galvez

Funny Bones
By Duncan Tonatiuh

Gustavo: El Fantasmita Timido
By Flavia Z. Drago

Una Ofrenda Para Perro
By Judith B. Valdés

What’s New at the Pratt this October

Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy read or a thrilling adventure, the Pratt Library has a ton of new books that you can enjoy this October. Take a look at our recent additions and a a few to your TBR list!

Gone Before Goodbye
By Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben

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Joyride
By Susan Orlean

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Mate
By Ali Hazelwood

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Never Over
By Clare Gilmore

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Radical Señora Era
By Ann Murray Dunning & Christina Kelmon

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Sharp Force
By Patricia Cornwell

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The Art of Spending Money
By Morgan Housel

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The Black Wolf
By Louise Penny

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This is the Only Kingdom
By Jaquira Díaz

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The Librarians
By Sherry Thomas

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Three or More is a Riot
By Jelani Cobb

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The Widow
By John Grisham

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It Was the Way She Said It
By Terry McMillan

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Told You So
By Mayci Neeley

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The Wrath of the Fallen
By Amber V. Nicole

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