“Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange velvet. Smoke panted up out of a thousand chimneys like the plumes of a funeral parade.” I really did save the best for last- The Halloween Tree. This is one of the most magical stories I have ever read and proves that Halloween is … Continue reading
If you ever wanted a sequel to Trick ‘r Treat, tough shit. You get this graphic novel instead, which is front-to-back Halloween horror mastery. I adore this little guy, especially the last story ‘Monster Mash.’ It’s majorly heartwarming while still being scary and bloody and funny. There’s 4 stories in here and each one is … Continue reading
What can I say that hasn’t already been said? The man was a straight up genius. Not only did he become the final word in macabre, but he practically put short stories on the map and helped make the detective-mystery genre the hot shit that it is today. He was my biggest influence growing up, … Continue reading
Halloween through and through, that’s what this book is. From the cover to the last page of the last segment. Each story is a piece of candy in a pail; a different texture, a different taste, or a completely different type but still an important contribution to the medley that is the holiday. And it’s … Continue reading
I doubt you’ll find a more charming or ghostly YA story than The Graveyard Book. It’s about a baby named Nobody who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard after his family is brutally murdered. Quaint, right? It’s the trademark fantasy/wonderful weirdness that Gaiman is known for (and less of the severe complexity that he’s … Continue reading
Hawthorne is arguably the voice of New England and is a frequent patron of autumn. This eerie short story is about a Salem Village man who stumbles upon a Satanic gathering in the woods. It’s SO atmospheric with mega The VVitch vibes. It’s only 48 pages, so there’s no excuse for you not to check … Continue reading
This hefty anthology compiled by Chizmar & Morrish showcases short stories and essays about the orange and black holiday. It features shorts from authors Ray Bradbury, Peter Straub, & Dean Koontz and “favorite Halloween memories” from a hell of a lineup of genre authors. There’s even some nonfiction sections. Basically, there’s something for every type … Continue reading
