Haunt Your Bookshelf This Season!
15th October 2025
Looking for some spooky reads this Halloween? Whether you’re after chilling thrillers, children's books, creativity books, or family-friendly Halloween stories, Waterstones has the perfect book to get you into the spirit of the season. 🎃 Stock up now in-store and create your ultimate Halloween reading list! 🕷️📖
Andrew Raymond: The Bloody, Bloody Banks
Looking for a chilling crime read to sink your teeth into this Halloween? The Bloody, Bloody Banks by Andrew Raymond is the perfect spine-tingler. Part of the DCI Lomond Crime Thriller series, this dark and atmospheric novel delves into secrets from the past that refuse to stay buried, with betrayals and corruption lurking in the shadows. It is tailor-made for long October nights and for anyone searching for a spooky page-turner this season! ⭐
Richard Osman: The Thursday Murder Club
If you’re after a clever but cosy mystery to curl up with this Halloween, Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is the perfect pick. Set in a quiet retirement village, four unlikely friends meet each week to investigate unsolved crimes until a murder takes place right on their doorstep. With its mix of suspense, sharp wit, and a touch of dark humour, this bestseller makes for an ideal Halloween read, perfect for those who prefer intrigue and twists over jump scares.📚
Roger Hargreaves: Mr. Men Little Miss: Haunted Halloween
Bring the magic of Halloween to Storytime with Mr. Men Little Miss: Haunted Halloween by Roger Hargreaves, it's a delightfully spooky adventure perfect for younger readers. In this fun-filled tale, the beloved Mr. Men and Little Miss characters find themselves caught up in all the thrills and chills of Halloween night. 👻
The Halloween Creativity Book
Get little ones into the spooky spirit with The Halloween Creativity Book, the ultimate activity book packed full of games, puzzles, colouring pages, and over 150 reusable stickers! Bursting with fun ideas, stencils, and crafty makes, it’s perfect for keeping children entertained throughout October, whether at home, on rainy autumn afternoons, or at a Halloween party. ✨
Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping crime thriller, a cosy mystery, a spooky story time with the kids, or hands-on Halloween fun, Waterstones has something to thrill every reader this Halloween! So grab a blanket, light a pumpkin-scented candle, and dive into your next favourite Halloween read, because nothing says spooky season like a stack of spine-tingling books. 🎃