Needless to say, sleep would not come quickly!” Readers share their favorite books to read during the Halloween season.

These terrifying tales by the likes of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson are more than good reads: They’ll freak you out, too.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the weather turns cooler and spooky season gets underway, it's not uncommon for readers to gravitate towards a seasonally appropriate cozy autumn read.

If you’re a book lover willing to lose a little sleep this fall, we’ve compiled a list of the latest and forthcoming titles that’ll pair well with the spooky season. Some particularly terrifying, creepy and suspenseful books hitting bookshop shelves this fall include a graphic and grotesque short story collection,

While many of best horror stories were truly terrifying, other great books focused more on unnerving tension, worldbuilding, and thematic depth.