As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to gather your book club around stories that send a shiver down your spine. Whether you’re drawn to haunted houses, psychological thrillers, gothic mysteries, or eerie folklore, spooky season invites us to explore the shadows—together. This curated list of 10 great book club picks blends chills with conversation-worthy depth, offering tales that linger long after the final page. So light a candle, pour something dark and delicious, and prepare to be deliciously unsettled.

1. Not Quite Dead Yet: What’s not to love about a book where the main character solves her own murder? This intriguing book will keep you guessing until the end but beware of frequent swearing (including many uses of F***) and occasional violence. Check out our book club kit here.
2. The Only One Left: With gothic atmosphere and relentless suspense, The Only One Left is a haunting tale of isolation, buried truths, and the danger of uncovering what was meant to stay hidden. Find our book club kit with book-themed printables here.
3. A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping: Looking for something cozy? This whimsical and heartfelt fantasy is a spellbinding tale of healing, home, and the magic of belonging. Click here for our book club kit.
4. Weyward: Another witchy tale but this one is infused with feminist energy. Want strong female characters? Look no further! Here’s our book club kit to add a little something special to the book.
5. All the Colors of the Dark: This genre-defying novel that blends thriller, coming-of-age, and literary fiction elements into a powerful meditation on love, survival, and the light we carry through darkness. Find our book club kit here.
6. Arcana Academy: At Arcana Academy, magic isn’t just taught, it’s tangled in secrets, rivalries, and the haunting weight of legacy. With dark academia vibes, Arcana Academy is a spellbinding mystery where every enchantment comes with a cost. Check out our book club kit here.
7. The Spellshop: Another cozy fantasy, The Spellshop is a charming tale of found family, forbidden magic, and the healing power of stories. Snuggle up with a blanket and view our book club kit here.
8. We Are All Guilty Here: This gripping thriller about two missing girls include themes of guilt, grief, and the haunting cost of justice. Click here for our book club kit.
9. The Unraveling of Julia: Blending psychological suspense with historical mystery, The Unraveling of Julia is a haunting, transportive thriller where the past refuses to stay buried. Need book club ideas? Click here!
10. Wonderland: Dark, atmospheric, and relentlessly suspenseful, Wonderland is a thrill ride into the heart of fear. Give your book club something to remind them of the book with our printable quotes and bookmarks!