Horror
Teen
13 Frightfully Good YA Horror Novels
Young adult horror is telling some of the scariest stories out there right now, and they're not just for teens. Here are 13 of our favorites.
Teen
Surefire YA Scares: 18 of the Best Teen Horror Books
As other book trends come and go, horror is one genre that holds up over time. These scary books for teens are sure to haunt readers in all the right ways.
Grown-Up Reads
8 Thrilling, Chilling Books for Halloween
Halloween is the perfect time to pick up a book that scares you. So turn on all the lights and settle in with one of these scary stories.
Tween
Scary (But Not Too Scary!) Books for Middle Grade Readers
If your middle schooler is ready for something a little scary, try these spine-tingling titles that should definitely keep them hooked — and creep them out a bit.
Tween
8 Super Scary Middle Grade Stories to Read by the Campfire
If your kids love reading terrifying tales that keep them up at night, you’re in the right place. Grab the s’more stuff and a few of these bone-chilling books for a night your kids won’t forget!
Tween
Setting a Chilling Scene: The Foggy Night and Fairy Tale That Inspired Small Spaces
Small Spaces draws not only from the scares of my beloved Goosebumps, the fairy tales I loved as a child, and the autumn atmosphere ... but also from the portal fantasy that I loved growing up.
Tween
Braaaains: 8 Tales of the Zombie Apocalypse for Tweens
If you have a monster-loving middle schooler at home, here are eight books about dealing with the zombie apocalypse that they should absolutely love.
Tween
A Good Scare: How Horror Books Can Help Kids Conquer Their Fears
It’s confidence-building to be bold and conquer the things that frighten us — and a scary book can help kids do just that.
All Ages
If Your Family Loves These Halloween Movies, They’ll Freak Out for These Spook-tacular Books
We've rounded up the best book recommendations for kids and teens based on classic Halloween movies your family knows and loves.
Tween
Paranormal Plots: 5 Ghoulishly Great Ghost Stories for Tweens
In honor of the scariest time of year, author Michelle Schusterman shares her five favorite ghost stories for tween readers.
Tween
17 Grown-Up Books Tweens Can Read
From science fiction to narrative nonfiction, here are “grown-up books” that are appropriate, fun, and enriching for tween readers.
Teen
Scare Tactics: Creepy Novels That Captivate Reluctant Teen Readers
When I hear about a teenager hates reading or doesn't like books, I have a theory about why they’re so anti-reading: they just haven’t been properly scared.