As Halloween approaches, the Senior Library is bringing chills to the bookshelves with a special Halloween horror book display. Curated for students from Year 7 to Year 13, and even teachers, this collection is designed to satisfy a range of tastes – from eerie classics to modern, spine-tingling tales.

A Frighteningly Good Selection

This year, we’ve chosen books to suit all kinds of readers. For our more mature audience, delve into the darkness with an Edgar Allen Poe collection, or brave the pages of It by Stephen King and Perfume by Patrick Suskind—perfect for those who enjoy psychological horror and suspense. Younger readers, or those seeking something less nightmarish, will find delight in Eva Ibbotson’s spooky yet light-hearted Dial a Ghost.

We’ve also added some thought-provoking non-fiction like Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession by Kate Summerscale, as well as the fascinatingly gruesome Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery, offering a real-world look into the bizarre and eerie.

If you’re in the mood for something short and sweet, check out Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl – now a Netflix short film adaptation. And for readers looking to dive into a spooky series, the Small Spaces quartet by Katherine Arden and Derek Landy’s Skullduggery Pleasant are perfect picks.

Find Your Next Haunting Read

Our Halloween display not only offers a wide variety of horror and thriller books but also invites you to explore different genres and discover something that fits your reading style. Just like our philosophy on personalised reading recommendations, we want every student and teacher to find the perfect match for their unique tastes, whether it’s a classic thriller, a modern mystery or a historical deep dive into something dark and intriguing.

Don’t miss the chance to explore this carefully curated collection of creepy, thrilling and thought-provoking books! Swing by the Senior Library to find your perfect Halloween read – if you dare!