Five Books to Celebrate Halloween Within a Different Spirit
Halloween is coming!
But have you prepared a list of books to read on Halloween? If not, let us help you with making one.
Halloween is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. You could be planning to celebrate the event in all its manifestations—from spooky outfits to horror-inducing scary voice impressions at parties or reading spine-chilling books at home. If you find yourself in this group, read this blog where we have suggested some of the spookiest books to you to get your heart pumping this Halloween. Another group is the one, who while they cherish the occasion, would rather pick up a more tender read such as romance books and comedy novels, wishing to stay away from all that strike them with horror. If you are part of this group then come with us.
Below, our editors have narrowed down five delightful books for you to read on Halloween.
Book: The Mystery
Author: Chantelle De Winter
Being the daughter of a successful Italian businessman and an accomplished American model, Valentina had the best of everything. Owing to her privileged background, she studied at a prestigious university, had a flourishing interior design business and married Paul, the man whom she had loved boundlessly for the past twenty years. Her husband was one of the finest fashion designers in Italy. Francesca, their only daughter, lived in Italy with her husband, Antonio. She was anticipating her parents for her daughter’s first birthday, but only Valentina shows up. When she gets back to her Kensington apartment, Valentina finds out a revelation that is going to change her life and the lives of those who surround her. What is the mystery? What did she find out? Would she look at life again like she did a day ago? To find out, add this romance book, filled with intrigue, love and mystery to your cart at 30% off.
Book: Grace and Granny Rose
Author: Rachel Marie Hammann
Grace and Granny Rose is a rhyming and illustrated children’s book. It tells the story of Grace, who has a special bond with her grandmother. Both love each other and spend most of their time together. Being an inquisitive teenager, Grace asks grandma about every important thing that comes up, to which her grandma answers calmly with wisdom and knowledge. One day, when Grace is asked about what she believes in, she thinks it is an important question and should not be answered without thinking about it. She seeks her grandma’s help. What would she learn? Get a copy of this amazing children’s book at 30% off for your children and let them go through a meaningful journey this Halloween.
Book: Moon Gate
Author: Susan Mountford
“An interesting addition to the world of fantasy and fiction,” a reader comments on the novel. This is the story of Alice, a teenager, who has to save humanity through the Moon Gate from the clutches a wicked King known as the Horned King. Her life turns upside down when she inherits Briar Cottage and a mysterious bracelet from her aunt. She finds out that she is the daughter-heir, last in a long line of ‘charmed’ women, descended from faery in prehistorical times. Before saving humanity, she has to liberate her friend from the clutches of a powerful adversary, who don’t want Alice to protect humankind. She is in dire need of other creatures of magic to succeed in her plans. Would they help her—and at what cost? You can tell. Grab your copy at 30% off now!
Book: The Legend of Icarus O’Toole
Author: John A. Blakey
“Behind these captivating creations lies the prolific hand of a master.” Mickey McDonnell, Northern Standard
The Legend of Icarus O’Toole is a beautiful story of an innocent child of nature, filled with humour and satire. He is born on the beautiful Achill Island and lives a carefree and not-bound-by-any-norms life. Some unfortunate incidents befell him which force him to spend ten years in a mental institution. Upon his release, he pursues performance art—to which he calls “Feculent Art”—as a career. He is denounced by a few for his obscenity and indecent behaviour, and adored by many. Distressed by his mounting fan base, the elites and custodians of the polite society embark on a mission to bring the incredible flying man of Achill down to earth. Could they bring him down? Buy a copy of this comedy novel at 30% off and be able to know the complete the story.
Book: Novae Specs
Author: Terry Steward
Novae Specs is the story of an environmental scientist and activist, Robert Howdon. Just after publishing his ground-breaking work on how to get rid of the fossil fuels and utilise renewable energy sources, he faces another daunting task: to eliminate plastic pollution. During his research, he discovers a program to modify genes in bacteria to effectively digest plastic. Excited at the outset, but soon he is terrified when he finds out the huge impact this gene modifications have on the environment and people’s lives. He sets out to undo what the perpetrators have done. He is alone, challenging a powerful group. One of them is going to be silenced. Who? To discover, get a copy of this informative and adventurous read at 30% off.
We hope these books would serve you well. If, however, you have read these books, need not worry! We have much more in store for you. Visit our website and pick your favourite titles from our diverse collection here. We are offering 30% off on all paperbacks!
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