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**Ophelia** · 11-09-2007, 09:26 AM

The last 5 books I've read have been part of this genre because one of my little book blogging friends issues a challenge to readers in October to read at least 4 spooky books to get in the Halloween spirit.

So here is my list and comments:

The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson - Very good, more psychological than "boo" type scary. Shirley Jackson wrote The Lottery which was one of the freakiest stories I ever had as required reading in school. Check it out.

Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman - I don't typically like fantasy/science fiction stuff, but this book was very good, an enjoyable read.

The House Next Door - Anne Rivers Siddon - mass market type fiction. good but like cotton candy.

In the Woods - Jana French - First novel, a murder/suspense. Very good actually, well written, nice depth excellent character construction. Didn't end well though.

Various Haunts of Old Men - Susan Hill - blah..

11-09-2007, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ophelia JOHO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Joshtopia Posts: 7,244 My Profile	Horror/Mystery/Thriller Genre The last 5 books I've read have been part of this genre because one of my little book blogging friends issues a challenge to readers in October to read at least 4 spooky books to get in the Halloween spirit. So here is my list and comments: The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson - Very good, more psychological than "boo" type scary. Shirley Jackson wrote The Lottery which was one of the freakiest stories I ever had as required reading in school. Check it out. Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman - I don't typically like fantasy/science fiction stuff, but this book was very good, an enjoyable read. The House Next Door - Anne Rivers Siddon - mass market type fiction. good but like cotton candy. In the Woods - Jana French - First novel, a murder/suspense. Very good actually, well written, nice depth excellent character construction. Didn't end well though. Various Haunts of Old Men - Susan Hill - blah..