Literary Halloween 2025: Gothic novels, mystery recommendations, and bookish ways to celebrate the spooky season

Halloween is finally here. Its a favourite time of year for anyone who loves a good scare. For horror geeks and literary buffs, this is the season when their fascination with Gothic characters finally pays off. They become the go-to consultants for friends looking for unique Halloween costumes or themed parties. Book lovers across the world are swapping costumes and sweets for eerie pages and candlelit reading corners.