Growing up, there were some authors that were pretty iconic in terms of what they wrote for teens and young adults. And one of those authors is none other than R.L. Stine. In a lot of ways, he is a King of Horror, along the lines of Stephen King. The difference is that he writes stories for a younger crowd.
Unsurprisingly for a lot of his fans, Stine has actually had quite a number of his books turned into movies and TV shows. Whether we are talking Goosebumps or Fear Street books, R.L. Stine has given us plenty of stories that are perfect for the screen too.
And as a horror writer, his books are perfect for spooky season reading. So if you want some suggestions for five R.L. Stine books that make some of the best Halloween reads, we have you covered.
5 of the best R.L. Stine books to read this Halloween
Halloween Party
The eighth book in the Fear Street series, Halloween Party is a perfect October read. A spooky Halloween party, a mysterious invitation, and a murder, all give this book all the thrills and chills we want from a classic R.L. Stine horror. This may be a young adult book, but it will keep even the older crowd entertained.
The Secret Bedroom
Another Fear Street book, this story tells the tale of a family who finds themselves moving into one of the creepier homes on Fear Street (which is saying something). And when Lea finds herself intrigued by the locked room in the attic where it is said a murder took place, will she resist the call or does she need to know what really happened on Fear Street. Sometimes, curiosity is the worst thing for us.
The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
A classic in the Goosebumps series, The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight goes from a sweet tale of grandparents and their grandchild to a bit of a scream. When one scarecrow on the farm becomes 12, something creepy is happening. And why are those scarecrows twitching on their poles?
The First Horror (99 Fear Street Book 1)
The first book in a trilogy revolving around one of the most terrifying homes on this terrifying street, this book focuses on twin sisters who move into the scariest house on the street. And while this is just the first book in the series, we definitely recommend all three. This is the kind of story that will have you wanting to skip the haunted house this year.
The Barking Ghost
A ghostly dog in the world of Goosebumps? Count us in! This is a spooky tale of body swapping and not so friendly pups. And if that doesn't scream Halloween, we don't know what does!