Finding a spooky autumn book to read can be a real challenge. Do you go for dark academia or gothic haunting? Blood-curdling horror or a thriller that will chill you to the bone? A release from a new-to-you author or a book from one of the masters of horror? Any of these can make for great atmospheric books for your fall TBR, but there are only so many reading hours in a day…and those days are getting shorter by the minute. Obviously, you shouldn’t feel the need to wait until fall rolls around to read the best horror novels of the year. Once autumn arrives, however, I recommend loading down your nightstand with all the spooky horror books you can get your hands on. If you’re having trouble picking out some creepy-cool reads this season, I’ve got 15 must-read atmospheric horror books to jumpstart your fall TBR selection process.
Atmospheric Horror Books
Looking for more atmospheric horror books? Book Riot’s TBR can help you find more spooky books with all the thrills and chills of your favorite horror novels!