Reading is a great hobby all year-round, but for many people there’s no better time to curl up with a good book than in autumn. Darker nights and chillier temperatures lend themselves to cosy evenings spent on the sofa reading, preferably with a blanket on and plenty of candles lit.
And while any book will do, October is the ideal time of year to dive into some spookier reads. Whether you’re a longtime horror fan, new to the genre, or someone who prefers a cosier take on the supernatural, this list of reading recommendations has something for everyone. For more book reviews and news, you can also subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, The Bookish Drop, on Substack.
3. No Body, No Crime by Tess Sharpe
A rural private investigator finds herself on the trail of the one who got away—with her heart and with murder—in No Body, No Crime, Tess Sharpe’s heart-pounding thriller. Perfect for Halloween, it sees Mel tasked with finding Chloe, a woman who disappeared six years earlier after a violent incident. When Mel tracks down Chloe, they find themselves running for their lives from a large crime ring connected to their shared history.
You can buy No Body, No Crime now.
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