10/02/2026
October picks have dropped on the shelf at Fretwell & they’re perfectly haunting 🖤
𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕗 ℙ𝕒𝕪𝕟𝕖’𝕤 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 by Kelley Armstrong
When her grandfather leaves a lakeside property to her in his will, Sam is surprised to even get a mention. However, there is a catch. The property carries dark memories and she must stay there for at least a month to inherit. Her aunt agrees to go with her, but disappears a few days into the stay. Paranormal & sinister, this story is a perfect spooky season read.
ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕪 ℕ𝕚𝕔𝕖 by Rachel Harrison
After her mother’s death, Clio returns to her childhood home to sort through her mom’s things, her feelings, and her not-so-clear plan for the future. She soon realizes she’s not alone. A story of discovery, empathy, and overcoming demons (literally & figuratively.) This was one of my favorites last year! 🖤
𝕀𝕟𝕔𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕖 by Josh Malerman
Eight year old Bela lives in a lovely large home with her mom, dad,… and “other Mommy.” When the demands and activities of Other Mommy get increasingly urgent & dangerous, Bela realizes her family’s safety may be in her hands.
ℕ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕎𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣 by Daphne Woolsencroft
As a late-night radio host, Nola listens to spooky stories for a living. Nothing really scares her until a caller recounts a near-miss that reminds Nola of her own narrow escape from a serial killer years before. Is he back, or is this story just a strange coincidence?
Spooky season is here and it’s my favorite time for a good read & a great coffee ☕️
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