Well, I don’t know about you, but this time of year definitely makes me drawn to creepier reads. Now, I don’t tend to gravitate towards horror, but a good thriller is right up my street. And having stalked a few lately, I figured I’d share a fast and fun list… before the authorities catch up with me 😉
Lock Every Door– in the last couple of months, I’ve quickly become a fan of Riley Sager (as you’ll notice from this list)- and for good reason! I was locked in place with this modern gothic novel. Prepare yourself for a creepilicious, entertaining and addicting read!
The Death of Mrs Westaway- in a similar vein, if you’re looking for a thriller with a claustrophobic feel, look no further! This modern take on Rebecca will lead you to familiar and unfamiliar territory. Expect the unexpected from Ruth Ware’s masterful retelling.
Ice Twins– moving north now, this excellent atmospheric read will get you in the mood for winter. Warning: may cause a shiver to run down your spine.
The Last Time I Lied– I read a lot of thrillers last month and this slightly-summery mystery was my favourite! Set after the disappearance of three teenage girls, with an unreliable narrator trying to piece together what happened to them, this will take you down a dangerous path to a killer plot twist!
Gone Girl– speaking of twists, if you haven’t read this already, seriously why not?! This husband vs wife drama is the perfect book for *Spooktober* if you haven’t read it yet!
Suitable Lie– looking for a good domestic noir? Then I have the book for you- this moving and melancholic read will show you dark secrets that can lurk behind closed doors. Rather than taking you a million miles away, this one hits close to home.
Mountain in my shoe– another book filled with realism, this wonderfully written thriller will draw you in and persistently nudge away at you until you turn the last page.
Nemesis– for something a little different, there are some strong YA thrillers. This series is by far one of the more memorable books I read as a teen. Pacey and brilliantly executed, this story does not relent from the awakening of the first page!
Dark Matter– another book that’s more action-based, this is a blend of sci fi and thrillers. With a sprinkling of interesting themes along the way. Provoking some fascinating discussions, this time-bending book is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
You– of course, if you are looking for a different kind of terror, then this horrifying reflection on social media is GUARANTEED to freak you out. You’ve been warned 😉
So have you read any of these? Do you plan to? Let me know in the comments!
I loved the Ice Twins. Great books
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Me too! Thank you 🙂
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Ohh Lock Every Door looks really good!
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It was!!
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A lot of great picks! You, The Death of Mrs Westaway, and Dark Matter are three of my favourites!
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Thank you!! I’m really glad you liked all of those!
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I’m personally not much in favor of the custom of letting the (commercial) seasons dictate my choice of lecture.
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I believe the point here is not to let the season dictate our choices but to spend this amazing time of year by reading books that increase its enjoyment tenfold!!! 😊😊
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hehe fair enough!
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I’ve been wanting to find something creepyliscious for this month. Thanks for the suggestions!
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oh I’m glad to hear it! Thanks for reading!!
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Of course!
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‘The Ice Twins’ has my attention! I don’t often read thrillers, but when I do I like me some Scandinavian/winter setting! It just helps get you in the mood for a scary story 😀
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Oh I’m glad to hear it! it’s actually Scottish- but realllly good (maybe showing my bias for Scottish settings now 😉 )
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Well Thanks! Adding a few of these to my TBR❣
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hehehe glad to be of assistance 😉
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You have some great choices here! Gone Girl is a great thriller for this time of year.
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Thank you!! I think it works too!
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I also read Gone Girl; it sure kept me turning the pages into the night!
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Me too!
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I love this post so much I want to hug it! :p Give me creepy any day!
I LOVED The Ice Twins. It’s chilling! A Suitable Lie remains my big favorite. So dark, so beautiful, tragic, and just brilliant! I really wanna read Dark Matter!!! Oooh I love fall and the creepy reads! xx
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thank you so much!! 😀 ❤
I really loved it too!! I think I discovered it on your blog now I think about it! And suitable lie as well! Both were brilliant- so thank you for the recommendations!! ❤ Oh really recommend it!! me too!! 😀 xx
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I haven’t read Gone Girl yet, I’ll admit it. I don’t usually go for standard thrillers, so while it’s on my TBR it has never made it to the top of the pile. (I also don’t own it, so I have to wait for the library also.)
Dark Matter, though, that’s near the top of the TBR (and I own it), so I’ll be reading it soon!
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Oh definitely recommend it!! Ah that makes sense- I was lucky to get a really cheap copy second hand.
Oh really recommend that!! Hope you like it!
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Thanks! I’ve been wanting to read Dark Matter, and I am in the middle of a novelette by Crouch so I’ve gotten to test-drive his writing style. I like it so far, so I’m going to bump Dark Matter up the TBR list!
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I love Gone Girl. Dark Matter was lots of fun too!
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It was!!
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Usually if my spine is tingling it means I’ve been sitting in the car for too long.
I don’t go out of my way to read these kinds of books. I don’t like horror and I don’t need to be scared. That said, I have read a couple of these,and will usually give them a go when they’re recommended (and I’m strapped). But I’m an insomniac, which means I’m up reading alone in the dark…not exactly a great way to convince myself to fall asleep.
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hahahaha!
That’s totally fair- I don’t usually like to be scared either, so these are milder than most people’s taste and I guess I’ve got more into them over time (though admittedly I mostly read them in broad daylight or with all the lights on 😉 ) hehe I can understand that, cos I’m an insomniac too (and some of these books realllly didn’t help- especially Sager, who I keep accidentally reading late and night, get hooked and then realise he’s freaking me out so I can’t sleep!) (I clearly make great life choices 😉 )
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I’ve got Ice twins on my physical TBR, but not got round to reading it yet. Ruth Ware is an author that I have heard a lot about lately so will definitely check out some of her books.
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Definitely recommend both of those!!
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I wasn’t a fan of “You” it didn’t creep me out but it definitely gave me a feeling that I can only describe as “icky”. It’s hard to explain why.
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Ahh I can understand that- I think “icky” is one way to describe it. I felt weirdly compelled to read on and thought it was well written, but can totally understand people not liking that.
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It’s funny, I find it really hard to get into reading thrillers, but love watching them. I am very curious to read You. It’s such a disturbing concept and I want to see how the book compares to the show, so I might give that one a chance.
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I can understand that- although I think I prefer to read them. Oh it is quite different- so well worth giving it a shot in my opinion.
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The cover of EVERY SINGLE BOOK HERE IS SOO FUCKING AWESOMEE!!! 😍❤️❤️ And although I haven’t read Gone Girl yet, I have heard AMAZING things about it and I AM SOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IT ASAP! Saaameeee with anything by Ruth Ware! 😍😍❤️❤️👻👻👻👻
GREAT LIST!! 👻👻👻❤️❤️
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Oh yeah the covers are great!! 😀 Oh really recommend it!! 😀 And I like what I’ve read of ware so far!! 😀 ❤
Thank you!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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❤️❤️❤️👻👻👻💕
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Thrillers aren’t a genre that I usually read, but I have been debating lately to pick some up from the library. Thank you for the recommendations, I’ll definitely be checking these out (if I decided to read thrillers that is). 😀
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That’s totally fair! I didn’t used to be into them either (got into them because of blogging as with a lot of things 😉 ) but I’d be curious how you get on with them, if you did check them out.
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I haven’t read Gone Girl but I watched movie. It was great.
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Oh I liked the movie too!
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I don’t read a lot of thrillers, but Dark Matter was really good. Such an interesting concept!
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Really agree with you!
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Great post! I am not a fan of horror AT ALL! However, (shameless plug) I am reviewing tales from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark on I Literary Can’t!
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I love reading more spooky/thriller books during this time of the year, too. I keep seeing mixed reviews for Riley Sager’s writing. I’ll have to check one of her books out & a couple others on this list, too. The only one I’ve read so far is You… such a good one, isn’t it?!
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